AgriSafe Network

Webinar: Avian Influenza Prevention Measures for Poultry Workers - Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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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Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
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
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!

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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