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June 2024
AgriSafe in Action
Newsletter
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ROOTED IN DIVERSITY: Pride Month in Agriculture | |
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Join AgriSafe in celebrating the LGBTQ+ agricultural community this Pride Month! AgriSafe is intentionally addressing diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility in programming and marketing for all agricultural producers and workers. AgriSafe’s staff, external stakeholders, and Board of Directors are committed to advancing and integrating equity in all we do.
Our goal is to ensure that ALL workers in the agricultural sector are served, regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, and economic status.
Participate in Pride Month by:
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NURSE SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: Tammy Kiser, DNP, RN | |
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AgriSafe is excited to feature Dr. Tammy Kiser, as this month's AgriSafe Nurse Scholar spotlight! Tammy is responsible for Special Project Operations at Valley Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine and is a 2023 Nurse Scholar Program graduate.
Dr. Kiser knew from the age of 6 that she was going to be a nurse. Providing assistance and care to others is part of her nature and she just felt like it was her calling.
Tammy loves being able to problem solve and find solutions to problems to address an issue that someone is having. Her favorite thing about being a nurse is helping people experience a better quality of life, which then positively affects the community around them.
"The Nurse Scholar program has augmented my nursing knowledge, allowing me to reach out to segments of the community that I might not otherwise have the ability to reach. This translates into increased services to and interactions with the agricultural community."- Tammy Kiser
Learn more about the AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program here.
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International Society for Agricultural Health and Safety (ISASH) Conference 2024
The AgriSafe team had an enriching experience at the 2024 ISASH Conference held in Portland, Oregon from June 17 to 20. It was a fantastic opportunity for learning and networking. Our Chief Executive Officer, Natalie Roy, was grateful for the opportunity to present on the AgriStress Helpline alongside esteemed panel members Kira Lindeman, Allison Myers, and Amanda Wickman. Tara Haskins, AgriSafe's Total Farmer Health Director, also presented Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) during the conference, giving attendees insight on the importance of increasing the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms.
AgriSafe is incredibly grateful to everyone who attended our social event, which had over 50 attendees! Our team is thrilled to be a part of this enriching experience, and we cannot wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones at the 2025 ISASH Conference!
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Recognized Mental Health Hero: Connie Baptiste
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AgriSafe is thrilled to announce that our very own Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) advisory board member, Connie Baptiste, has been honored as a Mental Health Hero by the Georgia Department of Agriculture! Connie is the owner of Hunter Family Farm, and was also recognized as the 2023 Women Veteran of the Year by the Georgia Department of Veterans Services.
We are overjoyed to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Connie for this well-deserved recognition. Her unwavering commitment to offering essential mental health support to veterans and farmers is truly commendable, and we are grateful for her dedication and service to these communities.
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TICK BORNE ILLNESSES: Protection through Prevention
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Tick borne diseases and illnesses increasingly threaten the health of people in the United States, especially agricultural workers who spend large amounts of time in outdoor settings. New tools for preventing tick borne diseases are urgently needed, and everyone can take steps to help protect themselves from tick bites.
Here are some general recommendations from OSHA for employers with outdoor workers: (source)
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Train workers on workplace hazards, including tick borne diseases present in your region. Make this training available to workers in their preferred language.
- Supply insect repellent, tweezers, and a basic first aid kit. The earlier a tick is removed from someone it has bitten, the less likely it is that the person will become ill.
BEFORE GOING OUTDOORS:
AFTER COMING INDOORS:
- Check your clothing and body for ticks.
- Examine gear and pets.
- Shower soon after being outdoors- showering may help wash off unattached ticks and it is a good opportunity to do a tick check.
For more information:
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JUNE HEALTH SPOTLIGHT:
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
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This June, during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, join AgriSafe in helping the Alzheimer's Foundation to raise awareness of this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th-leading cause of death in the United States, and the only leading disease without a prevention, treatment or cure. An estimated 6.2 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s (source).Individuals living in rural communities face increased risks of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) and burdens due to health disparities (source).
More resources:
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TTFH PODCAST - NEW EPISODE:
How Farmers Can Beat the Heat This Summer
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Heat-related illnesses when left untreated can have deadly consequences. When you are working out in the summer heat, it is essential to know the signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of heat-related illnesses - not just for your own safety, but for the safety of your employees, coworkers, and your family members. In this episode of Talking Total Farmer Health, our host Linda Emanuel is joined by Teresa Andrews from the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at UC Davis - Teresa provides practical tips for busy farmers to stay healthy and safe in the summer heat, along with overviewing common signs and symptoms of heat illness, and what to do in those situations.
To listen to the latest episode, visit our website or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - make sure to subscribe so that you to get notified when our episodes are released!
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UPCOMING AGRISAFE WEBINARS | |
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Monthly Mental Health Innovations Exchange- AgriStress Response Network
Wednesday, July 3
10 am - 11 am CDT
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Preventing Workplace Violence for
Forestry Workers
July 10
12 pm - 1 pm CDT
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QPR for Farmers and
Farm Families
Thursday, July 18
12 pm - 1:30 pm CDT
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Musculoskeletal & Ergonomic Safety
for Forest Workers
Wednesday July 24
12 pm - 1 pm CDT
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Ready to sow the seeds of success and make a meaningful impact during National Farm Safety and Health Week? AgriSafe is excited to cultivate opportunities for your organization by hosting 10 webinars from September 16-20, 2024. We're on the lookout for sponsors to help us nurture and grow this event. By joining us as a sponsor, you'll harvest recognition and visibility within the agricultural community while championing a vital cause. Don't wait - learn more here.
If your organization is interested in becoming a NFSHW sponsor, and you have any questions,
please reach out to Allison Flynn (aflynn@agrisafe.org) to discuss this opportunity.
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UPCOMING AGRICULTURAL EVENTS | |
The Cultivating Change Summit Save the Date and Call for Presentation Proposals | |
The 2024 Cultivating Change Summit will take place October 6-8, 2024 at the Embassy Suites in Portland, Oregon. The Cultivating Change Summit is to brings together agriculture LGBTQ+ employees, human resources and diversity and inclusion professionals, employee resources group leaders, executives and organizational leaders, allies and others who are working toward an equitable industry environment for LGBTQ+ agriculturists everywhere.
Early bird registration is open through August 15th - find more information and register here.
The deadline to submit a presentation proposal is July 8th.
- Presentations will last 1 hour and will take place on October 7th.
- Suggested topics include: Leadership and Professional Development; Social-Emotional Learning; Mental Health; Faith and LQBTQ+; Intersectional issues and opportunities; Industry Innovations.
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Fill out this form to submit your presentation proposal.
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MRASH Save the Date and Call for Abstracts | |
The 2024 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) Conference will be held November 6-8, 2024, at the Iowa State University Alumni Center. Abstracts are currently being accepted and there are three different formats to choose from:
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Breakout session abstracts for either a single presentation, or a roundtable featuring multiple presenters with a common theme, are due August 1.
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Poster abstracts will be accepted until October 8.
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Messaging in Minutes abstracts (a new format this year) Practice hands on skills with conference participants in 15-minute small group sessions. Abstracts are due August 1.
If you have questions, please contact Gayle Olson, MRASH Conference Coordinator at gayle-olson@uiowa.edu.
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BattleGround to Breaking Ground: Phase 1 Introduction to Agriculture Production Boot Camp July 15 - 19 | This training is in person from July 15-19 in College Station, TX. It was developed for those with limited agriculture experience, this event will provide participants with knowledge of essential agricultural production concepts and prepare them to create an agriculture business plan. Bootcamp is $125 per participant and includes lunch, a program notebook, and chances to win door prizes throughout the week! Payment is due July 5. More information is available here. | |
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