AgriSafe in Action Newsletter
March 2023 Edition
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Apply Now for AgriSafe's DEIA Advisory Council |
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AgriSafe is seeking volunteer leaders in the agricultural sector from across the nation to join our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Advisory Council.
The DEIA Advisory Council is a unique opportunity for the inclusion of underserved populations in agriculture, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and disability leaders, to impact the health and safety of agricultural workers.
This sector-wide advisory council seeks skilled leaders from the farming, ranching, forestry, and commercial fishing sectors. Applicants interested in representing diverse perspectives within agriculture are encouraged to volunteer as a member of the AgriSafe DEIA Advisory Council. Click here for more information.
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Mental Health Professional Development |
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FarmResponse® is a 3.5-hour continuing education course developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response Network. AgriSafe’s FarmResponse course provides the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agricultural producers and their families.
This program has been extensively reviewed and evaluated to provide effective, engaging professional development that is on-demand for individuals wanting to learn more about agricultural mental stressors. If you live or are licensed to practice in the following states, you are eligible to take FarmResponse for free: CT, GA, HI, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, VA, or WY. For more information or to register click here.
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Talking TFH® Podcast: Women in Ag
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In this month’s Talking Total Farmer Health, you will hear from three women who work in agriculture - Jessica Groskopf, a Nebraska extension agent, Carey Portell, our host, and Linda Emanuel, AgriSafe's Community Health Director.
Listen and you will learn about some of the fantastic programs offered by the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, find out about the changing role of women working in agriculture, hear about risks that female ag producers encounter, and learn about some changes we will be making to our podcast! Hear all of this and more on the latest episode.
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Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month |
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2023 Central Valley Ag Young Producer Conference
“Mental health is hard to talk about because it is something that we don’t see," a young female producer shared at a recent Nebraska Young Producer conference.
The 2023 Central Valley Ag Young Producer Conference brought together producer members from Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska to learn and share perspectives regarding health risks, financial risks, employee management, and the future value of cooperatives. Community Health Director Linda Emanuel's presentation topic focused on the culture and adverse effects of mental ruggedness in the face of adversity in agriculture. The interactive training explored producers' healthy and unhealthy coping skills and encouraged producers to continue talking about mental well-being.
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AgriSafe Webinar Opportunities |
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March 16, 2023
12 PM - 1:30 PM CT
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A Bird's Eye View of Avian Influenza
March 23, 2023
12 PM - 1 PM CT
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Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy:
A Deeper Dive
March 29, 2023
12 PM - 1 PM CT
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Talking About Ticks:
Lyme Disease
April 5, 2023
12 PM - 1 PM CT
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Upcoming Events in Agriculture |
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2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop
The 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers nationwide will participate in four days of plenary sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events. This year’s conference is from March 20 to March 23 and will take place at the Centennial Hotel in downtown Spokane, Washington. AgriSafe's QPR instructor, Carey Portell, will present QPR for Farmers and Farm Families at AgrAbility on March 21 at 10:45 am (Pacific Time). More information about the training workshop is available here.
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Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals
This course is designed to examine key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Experts will present course material relevant to those working in health care, public health, education, and safety professions. You may choose to participate in any or all of the three sessions(in-person or virtually). The live stream sessions will be delivered via Zoom.
- Session A: Agricultural Health- July 18-19, 2023
- Session B: Agricultural Safety and Prevention- July 20-21, 2023
- Session C: Special Topics- online modules available July 18 - August 18, 2023
This course is offered free of charge. Registration is required, and the deadline to register is July 11, 2023. More information is available here.
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The CAP Team in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and Colorado State University Extension (CSUE) are looking for four full-time Regional Extension Behavioral Health Specialists to work with the CAP Team to provide in-the-field stress management information and education to farmers and ranchers, to prevent emergencies including suicide, to be innovative in addressing the reluctance of many farmers and ranchers to seek and follow through with counseling, and to provide training for rural behavioral health providers and community stakeholders.
To view the job vacancy announcement and apply, click here. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, March 20, 2023.
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