Lessons Learned in COVID-19 Prevention Efforts among Agriculture Workers and Employers

Intended Audience: Agricultural employers, farm workers, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, and other ag safety and health professionals Agriculture work sites, shared worker housing, and shared worker transportation vehicles present unique challenges for preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. Consistent application of specific preparation, prevention, and management measures can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Read More

Prevention of COVID-19 Among the Agricultural Industry – Contact Tracing

Summary: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and associated coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has profoundly affected humans on a global scale in a noticeably short time. Individuals working in agriculture who, as “essential workers", are exempt from stay-home mandates, and are naturally at increased risk of negative health, economic, social, and familial consequencesRead More

Dispelling Misinformation about the COVID19 Vaccine: What Agricultural Producers Need to Know

Summary: Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Now that there are authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical. COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic. While more COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly asRead More

Respiratory Protection Program Overview in COVID-19 and Beyond

Summary: Many COVID-19 related US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations have been issued for missing key elements of a respiratory protection program. This session will cover the requirements of OSHA’s respiratory protection program, 29 CFR 1910.134, with emphasis on key areas noted in the COVID-19 citations and related temporary enforcement guidance; the differencesRead More

New Technologies: Working Safely in a COVID-19 World in Agriculture & Food/Beverage Industry

Summary: The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have published updated guidelines to help agricultural employers protect unvaccinated workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines for unvaccinated workers continue to include social distancing and masking requirements in certain situations. Social distancing and mask requirementsRead More

Prevention of COVID-19 Among the Agricultural Industry – Contact Tracing

Summary: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and associated coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has profoundly affected humans on a global scale in a noticeably short time. Individuals working in agriculture who, as “essential workers", are exempt from stay-home mandates, and are naturally at increased risk of negative health, economic, social, andRead More

Rooted in Facts- COVID-19 Vaccines

Summary: The coronavirus pandemic has challenged our way of thinking, living and interacting. Get the information you need to make decisions for yourself and your family. Join AgriSafe to discuss coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and the new Delta variant, and dispel myths and facts about the COVID-19 vaccines. AgriSafe is a proven partner with a goal toRead More

NFSHW 2021: A Look at Stress and Mental Health During COVID-19 and the Impacts to Farmers and Other Sectors

Summary: Hurricane Michael was the worst agriculture disaster in Georgia's history. The Department of Agriculture partnered with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) to develop outreach and educational materials to support farmer mental health in the state. The goal was to provide strategiesRead More

Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccines: Boosters, Kids, and Other Updates

Summary: Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Now that there are approved, authorized, and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical. COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic. Safety is a top priority, and there are manyRead More

Webinar: Protecting Ag Employees from Infectious Disease Including New COVID-19 Variants

Summary: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and associated coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has profoundly affected humans on a global scale in a noticeably short time. Individuals working in agriculture are essential workers and are at increased risk of adverse health and economic consequences from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This presentationRead More

Webinar: Agricultural Organic Dust Exposure and COVID-19 Infection

Summary: By the end of 2021, COVID-19 has caused over 51 million infections and 805,000 deaths in the US. Pre-existing lung disease, such as COPD, has been linked to more severe COVID-19 symptoms and poor outcomes. Prior research has shown that agricultural workers, especially those working in livestock production, have an increased risk for inflammatoryRead More

NFSHW23: Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease on Farms, Ranches and Ag Workplaces

NFSHW2024

Summary: Farmers, ranchers, and ag operators were deemed ‘essential’ during the COVID19 pandemic. Learning how to protect employees, families, clients, and the community evolved throughout the pandemic and uncertainty was often difficult to navigate. During this webinar, we hope to bring forward some of the lessons learned during the pandemic and help share strategies forRead More