Summary: This webinar will focus on practical strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of youth working on farms, using the Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (AYWG) and the Hired Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (HAYWG). This will underscore the importance of aligning job tasks with a child's developmental abilities, rather than age alone, to prevent injuryRead More
Summary: During this webinar, we will explore the dangers of confined spaces in agriculture, including grain bins and manure pits, and the hazards involved in working with each. Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to... Raise awareness regarding the high incidence of farm injuries and fatalities. Increase knowledge of the seriousRead More
Summary: Join AgriSafe for a dynamic and collaborative session focused on strengthening disaster readiness, response, and recovery efforts in agricultural and rural communities. This think tank will explore existing resources, highlight critical gaps in infrastructure and preparedness, and facilitate a collective dialogue on how to build more resilient systems. Natural disasters can strike without warning, and being prepared canRead More
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 hazardsRead More
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 higherRead More
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 willRead More
Summary: This session will review the clinical features, specimen handling, epidemiologic clues, and reporting steps for New World screwworm myiasis so clinicians can recognize when to consider this rare but serious parasitic infestation, emphasizing that common wound etiologies remain far more likely and that screwworm should be a low-probability diagnosis except when compatible wounds, visible larvae,Read More
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 researchersRead More
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 thisRead More
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 researchersRead More