AgriSafe Network

Webinar: Safe Operation of ATVs and UTVs for Agriculture
2025-09-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Summary: Explore the leading causes of injuries and fatalities involving ATVs and UTVs in agricultural settings. Learn practical safety strategies and best practices to help prevent accidents and protect the agricultural community.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
To raise ATV and UTV owners and operators’ awareness of the hazards and promote safe operation of these machines.
Intended audience: Farmers, ranchers, parents, agriculture production workers, healthcare providers, emergency medical services, public health officials, government and legislative leaders, administrators.
Meet the Presenter: Bernard W Kennett (Bernie),Contract Instructor, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health “NYCAMH”
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Webinar: Wheels of Misfortune: Off-Road Vehicles on Public Roadways
2025-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
Summary: Off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) are extremely popular and a common source of injury and death in rural areas, especially farms and ranches. While the use of ATVs/UTVs on public roadways increases the likelihood of a crash with another vehicle, the majority of roadway deaths and an even higher proportion of injuries on public roads are single ATV/UTV crashes not involving another motor vehicle.
ATVs/UTVs are designed for off-road use only, and manufacturers have strongly stated that they should not be operated on public roadways. In fact, the majority of deaths associated with these vehicles occur on public roads. Despite this, an increasing number of states, counties, and municipalities across the country are passing laws allowing ATVs/UTVs to operate on public roadways for transportation and recreational purposes. During this presentation, we will discuss the safety issues surrounding ATVs/UTVs on public roads and, in particular, the design elements of ATVs/UTVs that place their operators at greater risk on public roads. We will discuss how rural families can help protect themselves, their families, and employees from ATV/UTV-related crashes and injury.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
List at least three design features of ATVs and UTVs that contribute to crashes and subsequent injury, and be able to discuss how these features make ATVs/UTVs vulnerable to problems on both paved and unpaved roads.
Identify at least three other factors that contribute to ATV/UTV-related crashes and injuries, and how they might decrease the risk to themselves, their families, and employees.
Understand and appreciate ATV/UTV safety messages they might share with others, and how they could be effective advocates for informed safety legislation regarding ATVs/UTVs.
Intended audience: Farmers, ranchers, parents, agriculture production workers, healthcare providers, emergency medical services, public health officials, government and legislative leaders, administrators
Meet the Presenter: Charles Jennissen, MD, Clinical Professor and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
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Webinar: Drive Present, Arrive Safe
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Driving demands more than skill—it requires awareness, presence, and emotional control. This presentation explores how mindfulness practices can improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance safety on the road. Participants will learn how slow, intentional movements, calm breathing, and emotional regulation can help prevent reactive driving behaviors and fatigue-related crashes. The session also addresses the dangers of multitasking, drowsy driving, and “passive fatigue” caused by long, monotonous routes. Practical tools and take-home strategies—such as mindful breathing exercises, pre-drive check-ins, and healthy rest habits—equip drivers to stay alert and proactive. This session reminds participants that “Your mind and presence are your most important safety features.”
Objectives: During this presentation, attendees will learn…
How sleep impacts health and safety
The effects of drowsy and distracted driving
What mindfulness is
Tips and techniques for mindful driving
Intended Audience: Anyone who drives, with a particular focus on driver’s education students.
Meet the Presenter: Ashley Fenning, Food, Nutrition, and Health Instructor, Nebraska Extension
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Webinar: Avian Influenza Prevention Measures for Dairy Workers - Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders
2026-01-06 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Join this free webinar to learn the latest information on avian influenza threats affecting workers and animals in the dairy industry. Hear from industry leaders and public health researchers as they share current insights, risks, and prevention strategies.
Meet the Presenters: Matthew Nonneman, PhD, CIH, Professor, UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health and Kris Bousquet, Executive Director, Nebraska State Dairy Association
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Webinar: Empowering Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities through Assistive Technology
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Join this session to learn how assistive technology is transforming agriculture for farmers and ranchers with disabilities—and how, together, we can build more inclusive rural communities.
Objectives: During this presentation, attendees will learn…
Physical and cognitive disabilities can create real obstacles in daily farm operations.
This might include mobility issues—like climbing onto a tractor or navigating rough terrain—or sensory impairments like limited vision or hearing. Cognitive disabilities, such as those caused by brain injuries or conditions like PTSD, can affect decision-making and time management.
Beyond the physical, there are economic and social challenges.
Adaptive equipment can be costly, and many rural communities lack support services. There’s also the stigma. Isolation. A lack of understanding. We will discuss that despite these challenges, many farmers persevere—especially when given the right tools.
Intended Audience: All people working with or in the agriculture community, especially those with disabilities or working with people with disabilities.
Meet the Presenter: Cindy Kovar, BS, CPST, CarFit Technician & Coordinator, AARP Certified Instructor
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Webinar: Avian Influenza Prevention Measures for Poultry Workers - Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: Join this free webinar to learn the latest information on avian influenza threats affecting workers and animals in the poultry industry. Hear from industry leaders and public health researchers as they share current insights, risks, and prevention strategies.
Meet the Presenters: Matthew Nonneman, PhD, CIH, Professor, UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health, and Mathew Spencer, CSP, SHRM-CP, Vice President HR & Safety Programs, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
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