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New! AgriSafe Wildfire Resources
Due to the recent wildfires in the western United States, AgriSafe along with input from key partners created a unique resource Wildfire Health Threats- Risk Factors for Farmers and Ranchers. This resource includes common risk factors, prevention tips and related facts sheets.
To accompany this new resource, listen to the On-Demand webinar AgriSafe Think Tank: Wildfire Associated Health Risks Impacting Farmers and Ranchers. This webinar covers the rising issue of wildfires and the health impacts they impose on farmers and ranchers and also explores various health concerns including respiratory health, mental health, heat illnesses, deterioration of water quality, and injuries due to relocating livestock. To view these new resources click here.
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Michigan Farm Stress Summit
The state of mental health among American Ag producers is a crisis that must be met with a rapid response. Agricultural occupations are often vulnerable to circumstances that are out of their control - unpredictable weather patterns, falling market prices, or labor shortages - which can be overwhelmingly stressful.
Michigan State University Extension is hosting the Farm Stress Management Summit that begins on Thursday, January 24, at 8:30 a.m. and concludes on Friday, January 25, at 5:30 p.m., attendees must be certified in Mental Health First Aid before the summit (offered Wednesday, January 23). Please share this with your network of Extension colleagues and others who work directly with farmers, farm workers or ag industry professionals. To learn more and register,
click here
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Listen to recent FarmHer Podcast featuring AgriSafe's Community Health Nurse- Linda Emanuel and Marjorie Guyler-Alaniz discuss mental health awareness.
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Fall 2018 Intern Spotlight
AgriSafe intern, Samantha Furnish, is a current Master of Public Health student at Western Kentucky University. Samantha made an immediate impact helping AgriSafe respond to the floods of Hurricane Florence and Michael as well as
wildfire safety for agricultural workers. Her masters degree in communications has been a great value to AgriSafe and has resulted in a stronger digital footprint for our work.
In her spare time Samantha spends time her
family - husband, Jon and son, Emerson Fitzgerald (called 'Fitz') and coaching all-star cheerleading!
Thank you Samantha, for all of your support!
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Upcoming Webinars
(Register Early, Space Limited)
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Train the Trainer: Prevention of Zoonotic Diseases
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Presenter(s): Natalie Roy, MPH , Executive Director, AgriSafe Network
Katelyn Haydett, DMV Candidate, Michigan State University
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Respiratory Protection Program Adapted to Agriculture
Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Time
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Presenter: Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Clinical Director, AgriSafe Network
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Prevention of Grain Dust Explosions
Date: Thursday December 13, 2018
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Central Time
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Presenter(s): Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic
Manager, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
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Train the Trainer: Hazard Mapping in the Ag Classroom
Date: Monday, December 17, 2018
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Central Time
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Presenter: Natalie Roy, MPH
Executive Director, AgriSafe Network
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Understanding Agricultural Respiratory Hazards and Respirator Selection
Presenter: Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Clinical Director, AgriSafe Network
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Confined Space - Grain Bin Entry
Presenter(s): Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic
Manager, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
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Respiratory Protection Program Adapted to Agriculture
Presenter(s): Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Clinical Director, AgriSafe Network
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Open Enrollment 2019- Farm Families May Benefit
The Health Insurance Market Place is open. Farmers are more likely to be self insured and more likely to find options in this marketplace because most do not have employer provided coverage.
Enrollment must occur by December 15 for coverage starting January 1, 2019.
All plans cover essential health benefits, pre-existing conditions, and preventive services.
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Staff Planning Retreat, October 2018 in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. |
AgriSafe in the Field
Be sure to follow the AgriSafe team on Social Media!
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Would you like to share your story? Submit your ag health and safety stories and/or pictures with contact information to
Knesha Rose-Davison
at AgriSafe Network. We'd love to hear from you. Stay tuned with AgriSafe on FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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