Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Meeting Purpose:
The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage innovative ideas and strategies to serve the farming and ranching community in the area of mental health. Please extend invitations to colleagues and other professionals that are interested in this subject.

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Interested in sharing a mental health innovation? Email Carey Portell cportell@agrisafe.org for more information on presenting at one of the AgriStress Response Network monthly meetings!

Webinar: QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:30
What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer.
To attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older.
In this 1.5-hour QPR training, we will provide:

Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression, and suicide.
Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.
Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide.

Registration spots are limited, so please only register if you can attend the event. No recording of this training will be available. Interested in hosting a QPR training session for your organization? Contact Olivia Bury (obury@agrisafe.org) for more information!

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Continuing Education Information:
For Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering.

For Community Health Workers: CHW and/or CHW-I CEUs are available through the University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center, Center for Community & Rural Health Education. See individual courses for additional information.

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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To 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.

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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To 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.

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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To 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.

Comprehensive Seafood Hazards: Vibrio Risks and Integrated Health Protection in Coastal Communities
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
Summary: This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of health risks associated with seafood, with particular emphasis on Vibrio species as significant pathogens responsible for wound infections and foodborne illness in coastal populations. The session also addresses broader biological, chemical, and physical hazards in seafood systems, including environmental contaminants and occupational injury risks.
Designed for both industry and public health audiences, the webinar integrates current research, surveillance insights, and field-based practices to support risk reduction across the seafood value chain. Practical, evidence-based strategies for prevention, safe handling, and exposure mitigation will be highlighted, with relevance for both seafood workers and consumers.
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Agricultural Dust and Your Health
2026-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/agricultural-dust-and-your-health-live-7-16-12-1pm-ct
Summary: This presentation will provide an overview of agricultural dusts, including their common sources and how both short-term and long-term dust exposure can impact respiratory health and contribute to broader health risks like cardiovascular disease. Practical strategies to reduce exposure and negative health consequences will be explored. The session will also highlight how lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol use, and diet can influence the body’s response to dust exposure. Overall, it aims to equip agricultural workers with knowledge and tools to better protect their health.
Intended audience: Agricultural workers and farm operators, livestock and crop producers, Cooperative Extension Educators and Agricultural Advisors, Healthcare providers, and public health professionals
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
Identify the common sources and components of agricultural dusts in farm environments.
Describe the short-term and long-term health effects associated with agricultural dust exposure.
Recognize tasks and conditions that increase the risk of harmful dust exposure.
Apply appropriate personal protective strategies.
Explain how lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use, and diet can influence susceptibility to dust-related health effects.

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