BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AgriSafe Network - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.agrisafe.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AgriSafe Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20220715T152731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T211636Z UID:10108-1663682400-1663686000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Heat and Wildfire Smoke Exposure Among Agricultural Workers: Examining Exposure Risk and Potential Strategies to Protect Workers DESCRIPTION:Heat and Wildfire Smoke Exposure Among Agricultural Workers: Examining Exposure Risk and Potential Strategies to Protect Workers \nSummary: Heat and wildfire smoke has become a persistent health threat for agriculture workers. This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and heat and potential strategies for protecting agricultural workers. In addition\, participants will learn about a unique research partnership utilized to co-develop and communicate safety and health information to agricultural workers. \nIntended Audience: Agricultural farmers\, ranchers\, supervisors\, farmworkers\, farmworker organizations\, health and safety professionals\, trainers\, promotores\, rural healthcare providers\, extension agents\, and others who work in agriculture. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n• Describe the risk factors for exposure to heat and wildfire smoke to farmworkers.\n• Describe solutions to prevent heat-related illness that can be implemented in agricultural work environments.\n• List best practices for protecting agricultural workers’ health during wildfire conditions.\n• Learn how partnerships with community-based organizations can help communicate safety and health messages to     agricultural communities. \n Watch Now \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-heat-and-wildfire-smoke-exposure-among-agricultural-workers-examining-exposure-risk-and-potential-strategies-to-protect-workers/ CATEGORIES:Heat Related Illnesses,National Farm Safety and Health Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20220715T153450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T142440Z UID:10112-1663761600-1663765200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting and Promoting the Health of Young Agricultural Workers: The Role of Employers and Supervisors DESCRIPTION:Protecting and Promoting the Health of Young Agricultural Workers: The Role of Employers and Supervisors\nSummary: There are many benefits for hiring youth in agriculture\, including the development of job skills\, increased self-esteem\, responsibility\, and earned income. However\, adolescents and young adults working in agriculture (under 25 years old) are at increased risk for occupational injuries. In addition to traditional workplace hazards\, developmental differences (both physical and cognitive)\, inexperience\, fatigue\, and distracted behaviors increase the risk of injury. Employers and supervisors play an active role in protecting these workers. Communicating effectively with young workers about health and safety hazards that impact injury risk is key to protecting this population. This webinar will describe specific skills and practices that can be implemented in the workplace\, on family farms\, and in agricultural classrooms. Intended Audience: Employers\, Parents\, Educators \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify risk factors that increase injury risk among adolescents and young adults.\nRecognize the role that supervisors (i.e.\, employers\, parents\, educators) play in protecting young workers.\nIdentify resources that can be used to address both traditional and non-traditional workplace hazards.\nApply communication skills and workplace practices that can be utilized in the workplace\, on the family farm\, or in agricultural classrooms.\n\n Watch Now \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-protecting-and-promoting-the-health-of-young-agricultural-workers-the-role-of-employers-and-supervisors/ CATEGORIES:National Farm Safety and Health Week,Youth Safety and Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20220715T154210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T143403Z UID:10115-1663768800-1663772400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm Youth Mental Health: What We Know and How to Help DESCRIPTION:Farm Youth Mental Health: What We Know and How to Help\nSummary: Caring for both the physical and emotional health of our next generation is crucial. From adapting to changes to feeling overwhelmed\, like adults\, children also experience stress and anxiety; however\, they may be unsure of what they are feeling and how to respond. During this webinar\, we will take a closer look at the status of farm youth mental health. We will recognize causes of stress among youth living in farming and rural communities and highlight the resources available to assist families. \nIntended Audience: Extension\, practitioners\, educators\, farming/rural families\, etc. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the status of farm youth’s mental health including the prevalence of anxiety and depression.\nRecognize common and unique reasons or causes of stress among youth living in farming and rural communities.\nIdentify mental health and wellness resources available to assist farm families and where to locate them.\n\n Watch Now \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-farm-youth-mental-health-what-we-know-and-how-to-help/ CATEGORIES:Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Youth Safety and Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20220715T155744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T185318Z UID:10119-1663848000-1663851600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Roundtable Discussion: Grain Bin Safety DESCRIPTION:Roundtable Discussion: Grain Bin Safety\nSummary: Grain Bin Safety week started in 2014 as an advocacy program to educate farmers and agricultural workers on safe practices in working in and around grain storage facilities. The program works on both sides of the issue by promoting a zero-entry mentality and then working with agribusiness to provide Grain Rescue tubes and training to Fire departments across the country. Since 2014 we have delivered 207 Grain rescue tubes in 31 States and this year will be adding 58 Rescue tubes. Learn about the program and how you could become involved. \n Watch Now \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-roundtable-discussion-grain-bin-safety/ CATEGORIES:Grain and Confined Space Safety,National Farm Safety and Health Week ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Neenan%2C MBA%2C Paramedic":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20220715T161827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T203540Z UID:10124-1663855200-1663858800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Confined Space: Grain Bin Entry DESCRIPTION:Confined Space: Grain Bin Entry\nSummary: The Confined Space Grain Safety program is intended for workers and managers in agriculture. This includes Coop’s\, farm operators\, employees\, and agriculture business owners. The major focus of the program is on safety in confined space work areas. \nObjectives: At the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to…\n1. Be able to identify hazards associated with confined space work.\n2. Understand the process for confined space entry and lock-out/tag-out procedures.\n3. Understand monitoring the air quality in a Confined Space.\n4. Understand the harnesses that need to be worn during an entry\n5. Understand the job responsibilities of a confined space attendant\n6. Know where to look for OSHA references and resources related to confined space entry in the grain industry. \n  \n Watch Now \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-confined-space-grain-bin-entry/ CATEGORIES:Grain and Confined Space Safety,National Farm Safety and Health Week ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Neenan%2C MBA%2C Paramedic":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20220715T164016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T203335Z UID:10134-1663941600-1663945200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: ¡Basta! Working Together to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Agricultural Workplace DESCRIPTION:!Basta! Working Together to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Agricultural Workplace\nSummary: Workplace sexual harassment (WSH) in agriculture is a persistent and pervasive problem that threatens employees’ safety and well-being and damages organizational climate and trajectory. Until recently\, tailored trainings about WSH and resources specific to the agricultural sector and its audiences were lacking. Over the past several years\, researchers and partners with the Pacific Northwest Agriculture Safety and Health (PNASH) Center in Washington State have worked with a number of agricultural and industry stakeholders (e.g. farmworkers\, growers\, government leaders and agencies\, legal experts\, advocates\, etc.)\, to explore the nature of WSH and to develop relative education\, resources\, and training. \nWhile education alone will not stop WSH\, it’s an important strategy in a multi-faceted approach to prevention. In this webinar\, participants will be introduced to The Basta! Prevent Sexual Harassment in Agriculture training\, toolkit\, and video. The Basta! training uses an evidence-based\, community-engaged approach to help employees\, HR staff\, and growers prevent and address sexual harassment in the agricultural workplace. \n  \n Watch Now \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-basta-working-together-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-agricultural-workplace/ CATEGORIES:National Farm Safety and Health Week,Women's Health ORGANIZER;CN="Dennise Drury%2C MPH Outreach and Education Specialist Pacific Northwest Agriculture Safety and Health Center (PNASH)":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20240718T141428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214027Z UID:19976-1726484400-1726488000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Skid Loader Safety DESCRIPTION:Summary: Skid loaders are useful and versatile machines in the hands of appropriate operators. To utilize them to their utmost\, we must understand there is inherent risk in the operation of the machine. This class will talk over some of the basics of skid loader operation including why there should be no passengers\, proper transport\, safety features\, and blind spots.  \nIntended Audience: Employees that drive Skid Steers and their supervisors \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nDiscuss statistics regarding skid loader accidents (injuries & fatalities) \nRecognize the need for operators to understand the manual \nDiscuss maintenance\, upkeep\, and repair \nDiscuss the need for proper securement when transporting \nReview various warning labels \nDiscuss crush and pinch points \n\nPresenter: Dan Neenan\, MBA\, Paramedic\,Director – National Education Center for Agricultural Safety  \n  \n Watch the Recording \n  \nThis material was produced under grant #SH-000099-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \n  \n\nContinuing Education:\nThe University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers XX contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-skid-loader-safety/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Skid-Loader-Safety.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Neenan%2C MBA%2C Paramedic":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20240718T141438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T213956Z UID:19990-1726491600-1726495200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Sharing the Road: Agricultural Equipment and the Driving Public DESCRIPTION:Summary: A collision between agriculture equipment and a passenger vehicles on a roadway often result in serious injury or fatalities. Ag equipment is much larger and heavier than personal vehicles.  As agriculture changes\, even in rural areas\, there are fewer residents that are familiar with ag equipment and may not have an understanding how the equipment on the roadway can affect them.  A decision to pass\, follow closely\, or failure to provide space when meeting equipment on a two-lane road can have consequences.  Furthermore\, as metropolitan areas expand further into agriculture communities\, farmers will meet even more personal vehicles in places they are not expecting them that are not aware of the precautions that they need to take when meeting or passing ag equipment.  Farmers also have responsibility when driving on rural roadways\, they need to be aware of vehicles around them\, how much of the road they are taking up\, and that they are using the equipment’s lighting and signage properly. This webinar is to provide an understanding of where the interaction between agriculture machines and non-rural traffic is occurring\, what are some of the more common types of incidents that are occurring\, and what resources are available to reduce ag equipment and regular vehicle incidents.  \nIntended Audience:  Driving public\, producers\, and ag service providers  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nTypes of roadway incidents involving ag equipment that occur \nWhere many of these incidents occur \nThe lighting and marking available on modern agricultural equipment \nWhat resources are available to help producers be seen on roadways. \n\nPresenter: Ed Brokesh\, PhD\, MBA\, BS Ag Engineering\nAssistant Professor\, Carl and Melinda Helwig Bio and Ag Engineering Department\, Kansas State University  \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1. 0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-sharing-the-road-agricultural-equipment-and-the-driving-public/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sharing-the-Roadway.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20240718T141402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214114Z UID:20067-1726570800-1726574400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Noise: Bad for My Ears and Heart\, Too?  DESCRIPTION:Summary: A growing number of studies show that noise increases the risk for broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease\, depression\, behavioral problems\, and cognition (among others). This session will provide participants with state-of-the-science information regarding the effects of occupational and environmental noise on health. A variety of methods to protect adults and children from the hazards of noise exposure will be discussed.  \nIntended Audience:  Wide range of ag safety and health people\, rural media\, and AgFF \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nExplain the relationship between sound energy and broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease\, depression\, behavioral problems\, and cognition;  \nIdentify harmful noise sources which have the potential to cause hearing damage; \nIdentify preventive strategies to reduce exposure to noise; \nDescribe appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment \n\nPresenter: Marjorie McCullagh\, PhD\, RN\, Professor Emerita\, University of Michigan \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-noise-bad-for-my-ears-and-heart-too/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Hearing Loss Prevention,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Noise-Webinar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marjorie McCullagh%2C PhD%2C RN":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20240718T141415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214035Z UID:20103-1726578000-1726581600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training DESCRIPTION:Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means\, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals. \nConversations on Access to Lethal Means was developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training . This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. \nIntended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIncrease their knowledge about suicide facts\nLearn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means\nLearn how to suggest safe storage\nAppraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.\nPractice their new skills through group discussion\n\nPresenters: \nOlivia Bury\, MA\, PLPC\, AgriSafe Network\, Behavioral Health Specialist \nLinda Emanuel\, BSN\, RN\, AgriSafe Network\, Community Health Director \n  \n Register Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-training/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CALM-Image-7.2.24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20240718T141446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T213950Z UID:20077-1726657200-1726660800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Three-Step Process to Farm Succession Planning DESCRIPTION:Summary: Research shows that working with other family members and succession planning are top stressors for farmers. This presentation will provide an overview of common barriers to planning for the next generation of owners/managers for family-owned farms. It will discuss recent research on what service professionals need from the owners to better serve their succession planning needs. Kirkpatrick will provide practical tools that those supporting farmers can use to get the important and hard conversations started at the farm/family level. The three-step process provides a framework that farm members can follow and break down into smaller action steps. It blends practical\, technical steps with ideas to address the emotional and personal dynamics that can derail succession planning.  \nIntended Audience: Anyone who wants to learn about the human side of farm succession planning and learn about tools and strategies to help farmers start important conversations. (Extension educators\, agricultural service professionals\, mental healthcare providers\, healthcare providers)  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nBetter understand the stresses of farming with family and planning for succession. \nProvide resources to their farming clientele about succession planning. \nIncrease their awareness of common tensions of succession planning. \nIncrease their awareness of tools and resources they can use with their farming clientele. \nRecognize the barriers to succession planning are more than the technical or transactional components. \n\nPresenter: Joy Kirkpatrick\, MS\, Farm Succession Outreach Specialist\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension  \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-three-step-process-to-farm-succession-planning/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/succession.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152940 CREATED:20240718T141457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T213945Z UID:20078-1726664400-1726668000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Training Future Generations of Farmers through Registered Apprenticeship DESCRIPTION:Summary: The agriculture industry faces a shortage of skilled farmers with many experienced farmers nearing retirement age. We will highlight how farmers can utilize Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) to train the next generation of farmers\, combining classroom and online learning with hands-on experience on working farms.  \nIntended Audience:  Business owners\, HR staff\, Ag educators\, workforce boards  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nUnderstand the benefits of RAPs for farmers. \nIdentify the core components of a RAP. \nLearn points of contact for starting a RAP and resources available. \n\nPresenters: \n Abigail Allen\, Agriculture Liaisons\, US Department of Labor\, Office of Apprenticeship \nVictoria Cosentino\, Agriculture Liaisons\, US Department of Labor\, Office of Apprenticeship \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-training-future-generations-of-farmers-through-registered-apprenticeship/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Finances,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Apprenticeships.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20240718T141348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214122Z UID:20123-1726671600-1726675200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: No Safe Way to Vape DESCRIPTION:Summary:  This session aims to provide attendees the tools necessary to equip their students with a comprehensive understanding of the health risks associated with vaping\, debunk common myths\, and foster critical thinking and informed decision-making skills. Through detailed exploration of vaping’s short-term and long-term effects\, interactive discussions\, and evidence-based counterarguments\, attendees will learn a variety of methods to communicate how to critically analyze misinformation to their students. \nIntended Audience: This Train the Trainer course is designed for teachers\, extension staff\, 4-H and FFA leaders\, and others who work with young adults in agriculture. \nObjectives: By the end of this session\, educators will be able to:  \n\nEffectively communicate various health risks and dangers associated with vaping.\nProvide factual information to help students critically analyze and debunk common myths and misconceptions about vaping.\nFoster critical thinking and informed decision-making skills among students regarding vaping.\nDiscuss becoming a “trusted messenger” of vaping health risks for your students.\n\nPresenter: Abigail Kahrs\, MPH\, Program Coordinator\, AgriSafe Network \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nInvest in Your Health is supported by: URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-no-safe-way-to-vape/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Youth Safety and Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/no-safe-way-to-vape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20240718T141320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214153Z UID:20104-1726743600-1726747200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Causes of Oxygen Deficiency\, Confined Space\, and Toxic Fumes Identified in the OSHA Accident Database DESCRIPTION:Summary: This webinar presents an in-depth analysis of records from the OSHA Accident Database\, focusing on incidents coded as “Oxygen Deficiency\,” “Confined Space\,” and “Toxic Fume” from January 1\, 2014\, to May 23\, 2024. The presentation will identify trends\, common causes\, and effective preventive measures for these hazardous conditions. Through a detailed examination of these records\, the webinar provides critical insights into the factors contributing to oxygen deficiency\, dangers within confined spaces\, and the presence of toxic fumes in workplaces. The findings highlight the importance of targeted safety interventions to protect workers’ health and enhance workplace safety. Key trends and preventive strategies will be discussed to help industries implement effective measures against these hazards.  \nIntended Audience: Safety and Health Professionals\, Industrial and Manufacturing Managers\, Regulatory Compliance Officers\, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultants\, Emergency Responders\, Human Resources Professionals\, Labor Union Representatives \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify Common Causes of Confined Space Hazards: Explain what the OSHA definition of “confined space” is\, and what further actions may be required to evaluate a confined space for potential hazards to determine if the space is a “permit-required confined space” (PRCS). Explain the difference between what OSHA requires for a “confined space” versus a PRCS. Understand the primary factors leading to oxygen deficiency\, confined space hazards\, and toxic fume exposure based on the analysis of the OSHA Accident Database. \nRecognize Trends and Patterns: Learn about the trends and patterns in incidents related to these hazardous conditions over the past decade\, enabling better anticipation and prevention of such events in various industries. Be able to explain common scenarios of how each of those three low oxygen situations may arise (from the OSHA Accident database records).  \nImplement Preventive Measures: Gain knowledge of effective strategies and preventive measures that can be implemented to mitigate the risks associated with oxygen deficiency\, confined spaces\, and toxic fumes\, thereby enhancing workplace safety. \nImprove Safety Protocols: Discover how to use the insights from the OSHA Accident Database to refine and improve existing safety protocols and training programs within your organization to protect workers’ health. \n\nPresenters:  \nChiemezie Anthony Udemba\, MS\, Ohio State University  \nJerry Purswell\, PhD\, Colorado State University-Pueblo  \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-causes-of-oxygen-deficiency-confined-space-and-toxic-fumes-identified-in-the-osha-accident-database/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Grain and Confined Space Safety,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Confined-Spaces.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20240718T141315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214131Z UID:20168-1726750800-1726754400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Grain Related Entrapments - Are We Focusing on the Right Problem? DESCRIPTION:Summary: A review of the literature related to the problem of grain related entrapments and engulfments clearly suggests that the most effective response is to focus on rescuing workers once entrapped. The evidence shows that this approach is both inconsistent with the data and has generated little progress in reducing the frequency and severity of these incidents. After summarizing over 1\,200 of these incidents\, of which approximately 60% resulted in fatalities\, the findings clearly show that the problem is not entrapment due to the flowing grain\, but rather the documented presence of out-of-condition or spoiled grain that becomes a barrier to removal of grain from storage. Though not as popular as conducting a grain rescue class for emergency first responders\, enhancing the knowledge and skills of grain producers to maintain high quality grain will not only reduce entrapment incidents\, but will improve profitability for the producer. This webinar will address the well documented relationship between the presence of out-of-condition grain and the increased probability of grain-related entrapment. Methods for safe removal of out-of-condition grain will also be addressed. \nIntended Audience: Agricultural safety and health professionals\, emergency first responders\, agricultural workers\, grain storage and handling personnel \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIdentifythe most signifigant causes of grain-related entrapement including out-of-condition grain\nDiscuss the need to focus on preventative measures rather than emergency first response strategies \nExplain strategies for removing out-of-condition grain in a safe manner \n\nPresenter: Bill Field\, PhD\, Professor\, Purdue University\, Extension Safety Leader\, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service \n  \n Watch the Recording Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-grain-related-entrapments-are-we-focusing-on-the-right-problem/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Grain and Confined Space Safety,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/grain-bin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20240718T141259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T192134Z UID:20105-1726830000-1726833600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: It Pays to Talk Safety in Ag! DESCRIPTION:Summary: A recent publication has estimated that agricultural injuries are underreported by an astonishing 70%. This webinar will discuss the challenges\, barriers\, and unintended consequences for suppressing injury reporting in the agricultural workforce. We will also take a look at “good” and “bad” safety incentive programs and how to encourage the workforce to talk about incidents\, fostering a positive safety culture.  \nIntended Audience: Agricultural employers (any size\, but will be most relevant to employers with 10+ employees)  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nIdentify potential reasons for underreporting injuries and why addressing the root causes of an injury is essential for business continuity. \nUnderstand the impact of injuries on employee moral and employer reputation. \nDevelop a successful safety incentive program that encourages an open dialogue between employees and employers regarding safety. \n\nPresenter: Sheri Saskowski\, BS\, BA\, CSPSafety Manager\, Wyffels Hybrids  \n  \n Register Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-it-pays-to-talk-safety-in-ag/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/incentive-plan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20240718T141246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T214210Z UID:20116-1726837200-1726840800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:NFSHW24: Using a Novel App Prototype to Assess Heat Stress Risk Among Outdoor Workers DESCRIPTION:Summary: Wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) index is the preferred environmental heat metric for heat-related illness (HRI) prevention in the workplace and is typically measured using a heat stress monitor. Measuring the on-site WBGT with a heat stress monitor provides the most accurate localized assessment of a worker’s environmental heat exposure. However\, WBGT data may not always be easily accessible for worksite heat stress evaluation. \nThe OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool\, a mobile app that provides current and forecasted heat index and its corresponding risk\, has been considered as an alternative tool for assessing environmental heat metrics in the workplace but was found to be inaccurate in assessing high and extreme heat stress risks at any workload type. Thus\, there is still a need for alternative WBGT-based tools\, such as well-designed mobile apps\, that are more accessible and cheaper for HRI prevention among outdoor workers. A novel web app prototype was developed at East Carolina University to calculate the current and forecasted WBGT index for a specific location as a promising tool for HRI prevention among outdoor workers\, but it has not been tested for accuracy. This course intends to explain the findings of a research study that assessed the reliability of a WBGT app prototype in providing accurate heat stress risk information for outdoor workers in eastern North Carolina.  \nIntended Audience: This course is intended for farmworkers and other outdoor workers\, farmers and other outdoor worker supervisors and managers\, and occupational health and safety professionals.  \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n\nUnderstand the importance of using wet-bulb-globe temperature (WBGT) index as an environmental heat metric for heat stress exposure assessment \nUnderstand how a heat stress assessment mobile app estimates the outdoor WBGT index using weather data \nUnderstand the comparison and correlation between WBGT index measured by a heat stress monitor and WBGT index calculated by the WBGT app prototype \n\nPresenter: Jo Anne G. Balanay\, PhD\, CIHProfessor\, East Carolina University \n  \n Register Here \n  \n\nContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati\, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences\, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation\, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals\, BCSP criteria for safety professionals\, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity. \n\n  \nA special thank you to our NFSHW sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Center for Agricultural Health and SafetyNational Corn Growers AssociationSouthwest Center for Ag Health\, Injury Prevention\, and EducationAgri-Services AgencyGreenPoint AgSouthernCoastalCenterforAgHSPork CheckoffNational Corn Growers AssociationCHSSuccessful FarmingMorning AgClipsSoutheast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw24-using-a-novel-app-prototype-to-assess-heat-stress-risk-among-outdoor-workers/ LOCATION:NFSHW2024 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Health Education and Promotion,Heat Related Illnesses,National Farm Safety and Health Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WBGT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T203706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144630Z UID:24411-1758538800-1758542400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Road Safety and Agriculture As We Age DESCRIPTION:Summary: Agriculture is one of the most hazardous occupations with 1 in 5 agriculture producers being affected by a disability. Transportation incidents\, which include tractor overturns and roadway crashes\, were the leading cause of death for farmers and farm workers and caused injuries from minor to debilitating. \nSo how can we reduce fatalities and prevent serious injuries? One answer lies in the vital work of AgrAbility\, which helps farmers and ranchers with disabilities continue working safely and productively. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \nRecognize AgrAbility\, their resources and the people they serve \n Identify strategies for how to prevent traffic injuries \n List risk factors related to aging \nIntended Audience: Farmers/ranchers and those that support them\, and anyone who drives \nMeet the Presenter: Cindy Kovar\, BS\, CPST\, CarFit Technician & Coordinator\, AARP Certified Instructor \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-road-safety-and-agriculture-as-we-age/ CATEGORIES:Aging Farmers,Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,Hazards,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Monday-Agriculture-Road-Safety-as-We-Age-option-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T204128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145057Z UID:24435-1758546000-1758549600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Farm Equipment Hits the Highway: Growing Risks and Smarter Solutions DESCRIPTION:Summary: Tractors and other large ag machines are spending more time on public roads than ever before. As farms expand and equipment grows in size\, the risks on rural roadways continue to rise\, not just for farmers but for the entire motoring public. This session will explore how design solutions\, especially those connected to lighting and marking design standards\, reduce collision risk. We’ll unpack crash data\, examine discrepancies between federal and state requirements\, and highlight recent NHTSA regulations that focus national attention on these issues. We’ll also explore new risks associated with trailering\, longer transport routes\, and the safety implications of the accelerating shift toward autonomous and robotic machinery. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n Describe how changes in farm size\, equipment design\, and changes in rural communities contribute to increased roadway travel and higher collision risk. \n Explain the purpose and impact of consensus design standards and how alignment (or misalignment) with state regulations can influence roadway safety outcomes. \n Identify new roadway safety concerns tied to equipment trailering\, larger machines\, and longer travel distances across spread-out farm operations. \n Assess how automation and robotics in agriculture will introduce both new risks and promising safety solutions—and how policy\, like California’s current occupational safety tractor rules\, will shape their future use. \nIntended audience: Farmers\, policymakers\, extension educators\, engineers from equipment companies\, law enforcement\, clinicians\, health professionals\, agricultural association leaders\, agribusiness professionals\, insurance loss control/underwriters\, vo-ag instructors\, machinery dealers \nMeet the Presenter: Dr. John Shutske\, Agricultural Safety & Health Specialist and Professor\, University of Wisconsin-Madison \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-farm-equipment-hits-the-highway-growing-risks-and-smarter-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,Hazards,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Friday-Overview-of-Signing-and-lighting-requirements-for-agricultural-equipment-operated-on-public-roadways-in-NY-State.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T212842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145148Z UID:24437-1758625200-1758628800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) Community Training DESCRIPTION:Summary: COMET is a direct response to rural community members’ concerns about mental health needs. COMET is a community-based intervention to activate community members and provide them with language\, tools\, and confidence to intervene when they notice someone around them is unwell\, and before a mental health crisis occurs. COMET supports community wellness by focusing on the upstream prevention of mental and emotional health crises. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n Learn the importance of being “the other person” and the seven-component conversation guide \n Practice with tailored scenarios\, share feedback \n Participate in discussions of comfort level and motivation\, and review resources \nIntended audience: Anyone is welcome. While a range of populations can find COMET very useful\, the program is specifically designed for people living in rural communities. In this setting\, the training may also be useful for individuals looking to add a training like COMET to their own programming. \nMeet the Presenter: Maret Felzien\, MA\, Faculty\, COMET and Chad Reznicek\, MA\, LPC\, Behavioral Health State Specialist\, Colorado AgrAbility Project \n Register \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-changing-our-mental-and-emotional-trajectory-comet-community-training/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tuesday-COMET.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T213410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145233Z UID:24439-1758632400-1758636000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Strong Roots: Keeping Farming in the Family Through Health and Resilience DESCRIPTION:Summary: A mother-daughter team (Nurse Practitioner and Agricultural Extension Agent) discusses how farm families can preserve their legacy by prioritizing mental\, emotional\, and physical health across generations. Representing 2 generations of their farming family\, they discuss chronic stressors unique to farm life\, including economic pressures and isolation. The presentation offers practical coping strategies\, promotes mental health literacy\, and emphasizes the importance of open communication\, family resilience\, and succession planning. The discussion encourages integrating the younger generation through meaningful involvement\, innovation\, and shared values\, while also connecting families to resources and community support systems. By fostering a culture of health and understanding\, the presentation empowers farm families to navigate challenges together and secure the future of their farms. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will : \n Recognize the vital role of family farms in sustaining local economies\, food systems\, and cultural heritage\, and identify the emotional and structural threats to farm continuity. \n Understand the ways mental health challenges\, including chronic stress\, depression\, and burnout\, affect not only individual farmers but also multigenerational family dynamics and long-term farm viability. \n Identify signs of mental health distress common in agricultural communities and explore strategies to reduce stigma and encourage early intervention and open dialogue. \n Apply simple\, effective wellness practices—such as routine\, nutrition\, rest\, spiritual grounding\, and communication tools—that can be integrated into daily farm life. \n Promote family-centered resilience by learning techniques that foster generational respect\, conflict resolution\, and shared decision-making. \n Support succession planning that includes emotional readiness\, physical capability\, and transparent communication—using available legal and financial tools. \n Connect with local and regional resources—such as cooperative extension services\, rural clinics\, faith-based groups\, and mental health hotlines—that strengthen both individual and community support networks. \nIntended audience: Farm families\, extension agents\, healthcare providers \nMeet the Presenter: Theresa G\, Long\, DNP\, FNP-BC\, Nurse Practitioner\, Riverside Medical Group and Theresa Long Pittman\, Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent\, Virginia Cooperative Extension \n Register \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-strong-roots-keeping-farming-in-the-family-through-health-and-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tuesday-Strong-Roots_-Keeping-Farming-in-the-Family-Through-Health-and-Resilience.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T214049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T145405Z UID:24441-1758711600-1758715200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Communication Coaching to Support Farm Harmony Across Generations DESCRIPTION:Summary: Communication coaching is a specific program with a method that works with the members of farm teams and farm families to make decision making\, goal setting\, and conversations in general\, better. This presentation will address generational differences\, share communication teaching ideas\, and discuss a specific 4-session coaching program that participants may be interested in adapting. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n Be able to consider generational differences and perspectives\, and how communication skills can support people to have better conversations. \n Learn about a specific coaching program designed to identify specific problems and opportunities. \n Learn about activities and strategies used by coaches. \n Understand the benefit of sharing specific communication skills in the interest of promoting harmony across the members of a farm team. \nIntended audience: \n\nService providers who work with farmers on succession\, provide technical assistance\, and recognize that oftentimes nothing can happen without first addressing human needs.\nFarmers interested in a big-picture look at farm coaching (this is not a communication workshop).\n\nMeet the Presenter: Leslie Forstadt\, PhD\, Extension Professor and Human Development Specialist\, University of Maine Cooperative Extension \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-communication-coaching-to-support-farm-harmony-across-generations/ CATEGORIES:Cognition,Continuing Education,ERC,Health Education and Promotion,Mental Health,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Wednesday-Communication-Coaching-to-Support-Farm-Harmony-Across-Generations-option-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T214629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T144853Z UID:24443-1758718800-1758722400@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Too Young to Plow Alone: Keeping Youth Safe on the Farm with AYWG & HAYWG DESCRIPTION: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 injury and promote a safe working environment. \nThrough real-life examples\, current data\, and evidence-based guidelines\, this session will help participants evaluate tasks\, implement safer work practices\, and understand federal and state labor laws related to youth in agriculture. Special attention is given to preventing injuries involving tractors\, machinery\, and hazardous work that young children may not be developmentally ready to perform \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n Recognize the Risks: Identify the leading causes of youth injury and fatality on farms\, especially related to age-inappropriate tasks. \n Understand the Guidelines: Gain familiarity with the Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (AYWG) and the Hired Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (HAYWG) tools for matching farm tasks with a youth’s age and developmental stage. \n Apply Development-Based Safety Practices: Use evidence-based resources to determine whether a young person is physically\, cognitively\, and emotionally prepared to safely perform specific agricultural tasks. \n Comply with Labor Laws: Understand how to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any relevant state laws regarding youth employment in agriculture. \n Implement Practical Safety Steps: Learn actionable strategies to reduce risks on the farm\, such as supervision protocols\, training\, safety checklists\, and equipment restrictions for young workers. \n Promote a Culture of Safety: Encourage a mindset that prioritizes youth safety and supports long-term injury prevention and responsible mentorship on farms. \nIntended Audience: Farm parents and agricultural employers who hire youth workers. \nMeet the Presenter: Melissa Ploeckelman Brown\, Outreach Specialist\, National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-too-young-to-plow-alone-keeping-youth-safe-on-the-farm-with-aywg-haywg/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language,Youth Safety and Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/NFSWH25-teen-work.png ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Ploeckelman Brown":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T215333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T213138Z UID:24449-1758798000-1758801600@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Confined Spaces in Agriculture DESCRIPTION: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. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n Raise awareness regarding the high incidence of farm injuries and fatalities. \n Increase knowledge of the serious nature of agricultural injuries. \n Increase knowledge of the circumstances that lead to agricultural injuries and fatalities. \n Increase knowledge regarding the difficulties associated with conducting an on the farm incidents. \n Learn how to treat a patient with near-drowning in manure pits. \n Learn to treat someone overcome by Carbon dioxide\, H2S\, and low oxygen. \nIntended audience: Farmers\, ranchers\, agribusiness employers/employees\, and safety personnel \nMeet the Presenter: Dan Neenan\, MBA\, Paramedic\, Fire Instructor\, Director\, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-confined-spaces-in-agriculture/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Grain and Confined Space Safety,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thursday-Agricultural-Confined-Spaces.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Neenan%2C MBA%2C Paramedic":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T215728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T213043Z UID:24451-1758805200-1758808800@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: AgriSafe Natural Disaster Recovery Response Think Tank DESCRIPTION: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 can save lives\, livelihoods\, and communities. Your voice matters in shaping effective responses before\, during\, and after a disaster. We hope you’ll be part of the conversation.   \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to… \n Understand the current challenges and infrastructure gaps in rural disaster response.   \n Identify and describe at least three key resources available for natural disaster recovery.   \n Contribute to a collaborative effort to improve disaster preparedness and support systems in agricultural communities.   \n Intended Audience: Agricultural workers\, rural residents\, Extension professionals\, health and safety advocates\, emergency preparedness personnel\, and anyone invested in the well-being of agricultural communities \nMeet the Presenter: Natalie Roy\, MPH\, Chief Executive Officer\, AgriSafe Network \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-agrisafe-natural-disaster-recovery-response-think-tank/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farmer/Worker Health,Floods,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thursday-AgriSafe-Think-Tank.png ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Roy%2C MPH":MAILTO:info@agrisafe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T220007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T180104Z UID:24454-1758884400-1758888000@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Safe Operation of ATVs and UTVs for Agriculture DESCRIPTION: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. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n To raise ATV and UTV owners and operators’ awareness of the hazards and promote safe operation of these machines. \nIntended audience: Farmers\, ranchers\, parents\, agriculture production workers\, healthcare providers\, emergency medical services\, public health officials\, government and legislative leaders\, administrators. \nMeet the Presenter: Bernard W Kennett (Bernie)\,Contract Instructor\, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health “NYCAMH” \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-safe-operation-of-atvs-and-utvs-for-agriculture/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,Hazards,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Friday-ATV-and-UTV-Safety-for-Workers-and-Families-in-Agriculture.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152941 CREATED:20250722T220317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T193456Z UID:24456-1758891600-1758895200@www.agrisafe.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Wheels of Misfortune: Off-Road Vehicles on Public Roadways DESCRIPTION: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. \nATVs/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. \nObjectives: At the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \nIntended audience: Farmers\, ranchers\, parents\, agriculture production workers\, healthcare providers\, emergency medical services\, public health officials\, government and legislative leaders\, administrators \nMeet the Presenter: Charles Jennissen\, MD\, Clinical Professor and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician\, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine \n Watch the Recording \nTo register for this training\, you must have a free account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab. If you do not have an account\, please create one here. URL:https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-wheels-of-misfortune-off-road-vehicles-on-public-roadways/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,ERC,Farm Machinery & Tractor Safety,Farmer/Worker Health,Hazards,Health Education and Promotion,National Farm Safety and Health Week,Spanish Language ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ATV-on-road.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR