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Spring 2026

SafeHabitus Policy Workshop: Reducing Farm Vehicle and Machinery Related Accidents in Agriculture with New Technologies

March 19, 2026, Online

The SafeHabitus Policy Workshop, “Reducing Farm Vehicle and Machinery Related Accidents in Agriculture with New Technologies,” will take place online via Zoom on March 19, 2026, from 14:30 to 17:00 CET. Jointly organized by SafeHabitus, AGRO-WELL Horizon Europe, and the EU Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), this seminar will bring together European policymakers, researchers, and key stakeholders to examine how new technologies, artificial intelligence, and digitalization can improve occupational safety and health and working conditions in agriculture. The program will showcase real-world examples of technology integration, explore tools and preventive measures to reduce incidents involving farm machinery and vehicles, and host a policy roundtable on the research, funding, and policy actions needed to scale effective solutions across EU agricultural sectors. Click here to learn more.

Society of Toxicology 65th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo

March 22–25, 2026, San Diego, CA

At the four-day Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, attendees can participate in continuing education courses, scientific sessions, posters, and social events. The ToxExpo Exhibit Hall will feature research organizations, government agencies, laboratory suppliers, drug developers, consulting firms, and academic institutions that support toxicologists and the broader toxicology community. The meeting offers opportunities to engage with cutting-edge science, reconnect with colleagues, build new collaborations, and explore mentorship and career development in a welcoming and dynamic setting. Click here to learn more.

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) 2026 Annual Conference

April 22–24, 2026, Portland, OR

The SOPHE 2026 annual conference, themed “Local Roots, Global Impact: Transforming Health through Education,” will bring together more than 900 leaders in school and public health education, promotion, and practice to share evidence-based strategies, build new skills, and explore emerging tools and technologies—while earning Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)/Master Certified Health Education (MCHES) credits. Conference tracks include Leadership and Workforce Development, Social Justice and Health Equity, Health Communications, Program Planning and Evaluation, and Policy and Advocacy. The meeting is designed for health education specialists, faculty and researchers, community-based practitioners, students, and public health administrators and policy leaders. Click here to learn more.

2026 Annual Rural Health Conference

May 19–22, 2026, San Diego, CA

This national gathering hosted by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) will bring together hundreds of rural health leaders for more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions designed to raise the standard for rural health. The event also includes the 11th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit and associated meetings, making it the largest gathering of rural health professionals in the country. Attendees may also participate in NRHA’s expanded Rural Health Access Conference (May 18–19) and the Rural Medical Education Conference immediately beforehand on May 19. Click here to learn more.

Safety and Health in Agricultural and Rural Populations (SHARP)

June 15–18, 2026, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

SHARP 2026 will bring together researchers, policymakers, industry partners, and community leaders for an international symposium hosted by the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) and Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). The program will feature keynote speakers, workshops, poster sessions, networking events, and guided tours focused on advancing health and safety in rural and agricultural communities. Click here to learn more.

3rd International Symposium on Work in Agriculture

July 7–10, 2026, Bern, Switzerland

The 3rd International Symposium on Work in Agriculture (ISWA) will focus on current and future challenges of work in agriculture from research, policy, and practice perspectives. Hosted at the Bern University of Applied Sciences – School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (BFH-HAFL) campus in Zollikofen, the event will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore themes such as the attractiveness and decentness of work in the agri-food sector, knowledge and skills, labor dynamics, health and safety, and agricultural workforce development systems. Set in an inspiring rural landscape with views of the Alps, the symposium will provide a unique setting to reflect on and co-create sustainable, inclusive solutions for the agricultural workforce. Registration is now open. Click here to learn more.

ASABE 2026 Annual International Meeting

July 12–15, 2026, Indianapolis, IN

The 119th Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will bring together engineers, researchers, students, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and around the world. Attendees will explore current industry trends, innovations in design and technology, and the economic, political, and societal issues shaping the future of agricultural and biological engineering. The meeting will feature robust networking opportunities, more than 1,500 technical and poster presentations, specialty and professional development sessions, technical and cultural tours, and a career fair. ASABE is currently seeking abstracts across 11 technical communities, with sessions shaped by participant submissions. Click here to learn more.

International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) 2026

August 30–September 2, 2026, Munich, Germany

The theme for the 2026 International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) annual conference will be “Understanding and Responding to Global and Local Challenges: Environmental Epidemiology in a Changing World.” The meeting will bring together environmental epidemiologists and related professionals to exchange ideas, share new findings, and reflect on the evolving role of the field. Set in vibrant late-summer Munich, the conference will offer a welcoming atmosphere, stimulating discussions, and ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. ISEE 2026 will be organized by K.I.T. Group GmbH Dresden. Click here to learn more.

Safety Health Welfare in Agriculture & Agro Food Systems Conference

September 14–16, 2026, Rome and Viterbo, Italy

The Safety Health Welfare in Agriculture & Agro Food Systems (SHWA) Conference will build on the legacy of previous SHWA events in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily. Now an itinerant conference, SHWA will bring together an international community of researchers, experts, and innovators focused on safety, health, and welfare in agriculture, forestry, and agro-food systems. The program will feature keynote lectures, parallel sessions, and side events, with proceedings to be published by Springer and indexed in Scopus. Topics will include occupational health, work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics; physical, chemical and biological agents; environmental safety, people health protection, welfare and policies; digital agriculture; safety, health and welfare in forestry and urban forestry; and injuries prevention, machine and plants safety.  Click here to learn more.

To view an updated listing of peer-reviewed manuscripts resulting from the work related to AgInjuryNews, please visit our Learn More page. If interested in citing the system/data, please use this:

Weichelt, B., Salzwedel, M., Heiberger, S., Lee, B.C. (2018). Establishing a Publicly Available National Database of U.S News Articles Reporting Agriculture-Related Injuries and Fatalities. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 61(8), 667-674. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22860

Bryan Weichelt Ph.D., M.B.A., Research Scientist, NFMC

Serap Gorucu Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor

 University of Florida

Juan Saucedo,

Research Coordinator,

CCEPH

Sheena LaBossiere,

Canadian Agricultural Safety Association

Christopher Wanat,

Health Educator,

NFMC

Matt Pilz,

Senior Software Engineer, NFMC

Roger Aby Ph.D.,

Research Specialist, NFMC

Christopher Benny,

M.D. Candidate,

MCW-CW

In addition to our Core Team the following have contributed to this issue of the AIN Newsletter: Marie Fleisner and Scott Heiberger. Thank you!

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Funding support has been provided through the National Farm Medicine Center, the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA), the Dean Emanuel Endowment, and the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety via the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH; grant number: U54 OH009568).