Sleepless in America
Summary: The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention now identifies sleep deficiency as a public health problem. Sleep affects every moment of our daily lives, from how we thinkRead More
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Respiratory Fit Testing in Agricultural Communities
Summary Respiratory PPE fit testing helps assure the best protection against dangerous airborne particles. Agricultural workers face a myriad of challenges in obtaining a proper fit test and who canRead More
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Emergency Planning for Farm Operations
Summary: Safety planning is one of the most difficult to justify because you never know the amount of time, money, or lives you are saving for accidents that don't happen. With more children likely to be on the farm than ever before in history again this Fall, it is even more critical we take action for EmergencyRead More
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Invest in Your Health: Hazard Mapping in the Ag Classroom
This Train the Training course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Participants will learn about the Hazard Mapping curriculum and will be given access to all teacher and student materials after completing the webinar. At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be ableRead More
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Invest in Your Health: Stay Cool! Prevention of Heat Related Illness in Agriculture
This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults. Agriculture is ranked as one of the most dangerous occupations and involves workers and family members of all ages. Illness and injuries can be prevented if we use the right protective equipment forRead More
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Invest in Your Health: Prevention of Zoonotic Diseases
This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, Extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders and others who work with young adults. Agricultural producers are at high risk for acquiring a zoonotic disease related to their work environment with minimal information related to risks, symptoms and prevention. The majority of emerging infectious diseases in theRead More
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Tools for Healthcare Professionals Working in Agricultural Communities
Summary: In this webinar, attendees will learn about tools they can make use to enhance healthcare services for their farming and ranching patients. Alex Cavanaugh from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) will provide a general overview of services including: Rural Response Issue Guides for COVID-19, Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention resources, and theRead More
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Invest in Your Health: Cultivating a Healthy Mind
Summary: Stigma exists across all age groups for those struggling with mental health. Navigation of the teen years in everyday situations can create angst and uncomfortable feelings that are difficult to express. Adding mental illness and mental crisis to a teen or young adult’s typical growth and development makes struggling with emotions, relationships, academic success, andRead More
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NFSHW 2021: Food in the Field
Summary: With 18+ hour workdays, the stress of the weather, dealing with markets and policies, and limited nutritious, one-handed dining options, it is easy to put healthy eating on theRead More
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NFSHW 2021: Pediatric Farm-Related Injuries: Safeguarding Children Who Visit or Live on Farms
Summary: Injuries are the most common cause of death for children and adolescents, and farms and ranches present many unique hazards to youth. During this presentation, we will discuss manyRead More
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Webinar: Hazard Mapping in the Ag Classroom (Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer Series)
Summary: A Hazard Map is a visual representation of the workplace where there are hazards that could cause injuries or illness. The Hazard Mapping method draws on what students know from their farming experience. Participants will learn about the Hazard Mapping curriculum and will be given access to all teacher and student materials after completingRead More
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Webinar: Say What? Protecting Your Hearing (Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer Series)
Summary: This Invest in Your Health: Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers, extension staff, 4H and FFA leaders, and others who work with young adults. The young agRead More
