Wildfires: Health and Safety Impacts on Agricultural Producers

AgriSafe recognizes that wildfires have increased in frequency and have an impact on agricultural producers. The daily work of raising crops and livestock requires time outside, even if environmental conditions may not be favorable. AgriSafe wants to help agricultural producers protect their health, especially during wildfires.

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Review the results from the Think Tank

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AgriSafe Wildfire Resource

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Respiratory Health

Wildfire Smoke - EPA
Particulate Matter - EPA
Air Quality Index – American Lung Association
Proper Respirator Use

Heat Illnesses

Water, Rest, Shade - Materials for Employers and Workers - OSHA
Preventing Heat Related Illnesses - AgriSafe

Stress

Mental Health and Its Impact on Wellness - A Resource for Farm Families - AgriSafe

Human & Animal

Zoonotic Disease – CDC
Wildfires & Livestock – Alberta Agriculture & Forestry

Water Quality

Wildfire & Water Quality – USGS
Wildfire Can Damage Private Water Wells - MN Dept of Health
Using Well Water After a Wildfire - Nova Scotia Dept of the Environment

At Risk Individuals

Additional Resources

Wildfires and Population Health - Reid, Doctoral thesis, UCal-Berkeley
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
Recovering from Wildfires – APA
Wildfire Statistics

Funding provided by the CHS Foundation is helping to support the development of these and other resources for the farming community.