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Contains 4 Component(s) Recorded On: 09/22/2023
It’s no surprise that farmers’ behavioral health is positively correlated with crop production and healthy animals. But what happens when markets swing, there’s a drought, feed prices go sky-high, and you can’t find good employees? Stress. It’s the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. Stress creates chemical reactions in our bodies, and cortisol is released, our blood thickens, our blood pressure increases, and more. Chronic stress can lead to your brain shrinking from the constant flow of cortisol. This clearly illustrates why we need to find ways to release cortisol to protect our brain. Science shows that ongoing stress can negatively impact: your brain size and how it functions, the way your children and grandchildren are genetically equipped to handle stressors, and your susceptibility to depression or Alzheimer’s. The solutions are not complicated but are often overlooked. Michele helps you understand tools like rest, exercise, nutrition, and the value of including stress management as a part of their business.
Summary: It’s no surprise that farmers’ behavioral health is positively correlated with crop production and healthy animals. But what happens when markets swing, there’s a drought, feed prices go sky-high, and you can’t find good employees?
Stress. It’s the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. Stress creates chemical reactions in our bodies, and cortisol is released, our blood thickens, our blood pressure increases, and more. Chronic stress can lead to your brain shrinking from the constant flow of cortisol. This clearly illustrates why we need to find ways to release cortisol to protect our brain. Science shows that ongoing stress can negatively impact: your brain size and how it functions, the way your children and grandchildren are genetically equipped to handle stressors, and your susceptibility to depression or Alzheimer’s. The solutions are not complicated but are often overlooked. Michele helps you understand tools like rest, exercise, nutrition, and the value of including stress management as a part of their business.
Intended Audience: Farmers, agribusiness, ranchers, farm/ranch families, and agricultural organizations
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be …
- Empowered to assess their chronic stress risks.
- Equipped with practical ideas from those in agriculture with lived experience.
- Provided with SMART approach to proactively plan for stress.
- Inspired to understand why agriculture must include a stress management plan in best business practices.
Michele Payn, CSP
Certified Speaking Professional
Michele Payn wrangles cattle, kids, words, and stubborn farmers. She is a lifetime Holstein breeder, an avid Spartan living on an Indiana farm with her ‘city slicker’ husband, and a mom chasing her runner daughter around the country. Michele has raised millions of dollars for FFA and 4-H, worked with farmers and ranchers in more than 25 countries and built a business to serve the people of agriculture for 22 years, earning the Certified Speaking Professional designation given to only 900 people in the world.
Michele works to help to normalize that stress is a part of agriculture. She works to help people better understand the science of how our brain naturally responds to the stress - and what we can do to better care for the people of agricuture. She is an international columnist in AgDaily and Progressive Dairy, on stress management for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses and created Agriculture’s Growth Calendar as a tool to help people proactively manage stress.
She grows understanding around food and farming by connecting on an emotional level, communicating science through story, and creating hope one conversation at a time. Her speaking programs, podcast, and award-winning books – Food Bullying, Food Truths from Farm to Table, and No More Food Fights! – offer a unique look at the intersection of brains, behavior, and building connections. Payn brings practical examples people can use at home and in helping others.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/22/2023
CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals.
Summary: CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means, a life may be saved. CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was originally created as a workshop designed for mental health professionals.
Conversations on Access to Lethal Means were developed for communities because everyone can benefit from this training. This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention.
Intended Audience: All communities of interest in suicide prevention
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Increase their knowledge about suicide facts
- Learn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means
- Learn how to suggest safe storage
- Appraise results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.
- Practice their new skills through group discussion
Tara Haskins, DNP, MSN, RN, AHN-BC
Total Farmer Health Director, AgriSafe Network
Tara Haskins is a registered nurse with 33 years of clinical experience. She holds a Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Forensics. For the last 12 years, she has been a nurse educator in psychiatric-mental health concepts. Tara has experience in crisis/suicide intervention and addiction treatment in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She is a 2018 AgriSafe Nurse Scholar graduate. As a National Rural Health Association Fellow, she collaborated on a policy paper on disaster preparedness and response in rural communities. Tara continues to advocate at a national level for rural health services and programming.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/21/2023NFSHW23: Saving Lives in Grain: Research and Strategies for Grain Entrapment Prevention and Response
In this informative presentation, we will explore the world of grain safety, shedding light on various types of incidents and the alarming statistics surrounding them. We will delve into the immense pressure exerted by grain, a contributing factor to the severity of injuries and tragic fatalities. Moreover, we will examine the distinction between youth and adult entrapments, analyzing potential risk factors and implications for prevention strategies. Throughout the session, we will uncover effective strategies designed to eliminate the need for entering grain bins, reducing the likelihood of entrapments. Finally, we will discuss methods for removing grain in case of an out-of-condition grain scenario, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to mitigate these life-threatening situations. Join us as we unravel the complexities of grain entrapments and empower our audience with valuable knowledge and practical solutions.
Summary: In this informative presentation, we will explore the world of grain safety, shedding light on various types of incidents and the alarming statistics surrounding them. We will delve into the immense pressure exerted by grain, a contributing factor to the severity of injuries and tragic fatalities. Moreover, we will examine the distinction between youth and adult entrapments, analyzing potential risk factors and implications for prevention strategies. Throughout the session, we will uncover effective strategies designed to eliminate the need for entering grain bins, reducing the likelihood of entrapments. Finally, we will discuss methods for removing grain in case of an out-of-condition grain scenario, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to mitigate these life-threatening situations. Join us as we unravel the complexities of grain entrapments and empower our audience with valuable knowledge and practical solutions.
Intended Audience: Extension, FFA, and any other individuals who interact with farmers with grain bins.
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Understand the different types of grain entrapments and their prevalence, as well as the statistical data associated with these incidents.
- Recognize the significant pressure exerted by grain and its implications for injuries and fatalities, highlighting the need for caution and preventive measures.
- Differentiate between youth and adult entrapments, identifying unique risk factors and tailoring strategies accordingly to enhance safety for both age groups.
- Explore effective strategies to minimize the necessity of entering grain bins, focusing on proactive measures to prevent entrapments and related accidents.
Salah Issa, PhD
Assistant Professor
UIUC
Dr. Issa, an assistant professor at UIUC specializing in agricultural safety, is deeply committed to preventing injuries in the field. His research centers around the development of predictive algorithms and the evaluation of cutting-edge technologies that effectively reduce or eliminate hazards. With a keen awareness of the persistently high injury rates in the agricultural sector, Dr. Issa is dedicated to pioneering new training techniques and prevention strategies. In particular, his research investigates innovative solutions to address out-of-condition challenges prevalent in the grain handling and storage industry, with the ultimate goal of mitigating grain entrapments. Through his extension program, Dr. Issa actively monitors agricultural injury trends in Illinois and actively promotes a culture of safety among farmers and workers in the state, fostering a more secure and sustainable agricultural community.
- Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 2016
- M.S.E. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, 2012
- B.S. in Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University, 2006
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/21/2023
Confined spaces such as tanks and storage bins are recognized workplace hazards on agricultural production settings. Manure storage facilities are often not recognized as confined spaces, especially on dairy farms. These facilities meet the definition of a confined space as they can expose workers to toxic gases and other hazards. The purpose of this webinar is to present how manure storage facilities meet the definition of confined spaces, and the potential hazards associated with these facilities.
Summary: Confined spaces such as tanks and storage bins are recognized workplace hazards on agricultural production settings. Manure storage facilities are often not recognized as confined spaces, especially on dairy farms. These facilities meet the definition of a confined space as they can expose workers to toxic gases and other hazards. The purpose of this webinar is to present how manure storage facilities meet the definition of confined spaces, and the potential hazards associated with these facilities.
Intended Audience: Agricultural health and safety researchers, extension staff, healthcare professionals, and agricultural producers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Understand the definition of a confined space
- Understand how manure storage facilities meet the criteria for confined space
- Understand how dairy farm manure storage facilities have contributed to worker fatalities
- Understand management practices for confined spaces on dairy farms
David I. Douphrate PhD, MPT, MBA, CPE
CSP University of Texas School of Public Health in San Antonio
Dr. David Douphrate is an Assistant Professor with the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, located at the University of Texas, School of Public Health. Douphrate conducts research and outreach related to worker health and safety through the High Plains and Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (HICAHS), headquartered at Colorado State University. Douphrate and his colleagues conduct research and outreach with dairy producers to improve safe working environments while simultaneously improving dairy productivity and efficiency.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Recorded On: 09/20/2023
Farm workers experience high rates of mental health and substance use problems due to numerous risk factors. Barriers for mental health services prevent most farm workers from accessing culturally appropriate care. COVID highlighted the increased need for mental health support and services in farm worker populations. Farm Workers experienced additional stress and did not receive any additional support. AgrAbility project which focuses on providing support and advocacy for agricultural workers and farmers with disabilities began exploring how to increase access to mental health care for farm workers. This webinar will highlight the impact of mental health on farm workers and explore lessons learned, community response, and resources developed.
Summary: Farm workers experience high rates of mental health and substance use problems due to numerous risk factors. Barriers for mental health services prevent most farm workers from accessing culturally appropriate care. COVID highlighted the increased need for mental health support and services in farm worker populations. Farm Workers experienced additional stress and did not receive any additional support. AgrAbility project which focuses on providing support and advocacy for agricultural workers and farmers with disabilities began exploring how to increase access to mental health care for farm workers. This webinar will highlight the impact of mental health on farm workers and explore lessons learned, community response, and resources developed.
Intended Audience: Agricultural health and safety researchers, extension staff, healthcare professionals, and agricultural producers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Increase understanding about mental health and stress issues in farm worker populations and the impact of COVID
- Increase skills for engaging farm workers in dialogue about mental health and stress
- Increase understanding of alternative ideas to bringing mental health support to farm worker populations
Kimber J. Nicoletti-Martinez, LCSW
Latino Farm Worker Outreach Coordinator - Founder/Director of Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault
Kimber J. Nicoletti-Martinez, MSW, LCSW, serves as the Latino Farm Worker Outreach Coordinator for both the National and Indiana AgrAbility projects, and is the Founder/Director of Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault (MESA) at Purdue University. Ms. Nicoletti-Martinez has been an advocate for Latino immigrant and farm worker communities for more than 25 years. Ms. Nicoletti-Martinez was named National Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers in 2018 and awarded the 2017 Indiana Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers-Indiana Chapter. She was the recipient of 2021 Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by the Multiplying Good Foundation. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/20/2023
More than 100 million US adults have high blood pressure, often called the “silent killer.” Half of those individuals affected do not know that they have it. Men and Women of all ages are affected, and it can cause serious heart problems. In women, the number one cause of death in the US is heart disease, and it is preventable. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Living in a rural location means farm women are experiencing health disparities when compared with the population as a whole. According to AgriSafe’s Knesha Rose-Davison, women who live in rural health areas have poorer health outcomes and have less access to care than urban women. Women in rural areas are also at a higher risk of death from ischemic heart disease than those in urban areas. Learning to recognize the risk factors of high blood pressure and heart disease and practice preventative measures to curb heart disease in farm women and men is vital in addressing this silent killer.
Summary: More than 100 million US adults have high blood pressure, often called the “silent killer.” Half of those individuals affected do not know that they have it. Men and Women of all ages are affected, and it can cause serious heart problems. In women, the number one cause of death in the US is heart disease, and it is preventable. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Living in a rural location means farm women are experiencing health disparities when compared with the population as a whole. According to AgriSafe’s Knesha Rose-Davison, women who live in rural health areas have poorer health outcomes and have less access to care than urban women. Women in rural areas are also at a higher risk of death from ischemic heart disease than those in urban areas. Learning to recognize the risk factors of high blood pressure and heart disease and practice preventative measures to curb heart disease in farm women and men is vital in addressing this silent killer.
Intended Audience: Agricultural safety and health professionals, extension staff, agricultural workers, healthcare professionals, agriculture businesses, and anyone who would like to learn more about preventing heart disease in agricultural workers
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- List the risk factors for cardiovascular disease
- Recognize the similarities and differences between men and women with Cardiovascular (CV) disease
- Name three preventive measures to address the risk factors for CV Disease
Michelle K. Seekford, DNP, FNP-C, MPH, COHN-S, CCM
Dr. Michelle K. Seekford, DNP, FNP-C, MPH, COHN-S, CCM
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Board Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist
- Board Certified Case Manager
- Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University- with concentration in Occupational Health and Safety
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice from University of South Alabama
- Clinically consult on complex workers compensation claims via telemedicine
- Actively see patients within an urgent care / occupational medicine setting
- Supports Agriculture Health and Safety, most recently through Farm Safety Dinner Theatres
- Dedicated 20+ year career to improving health and safety outcomes for employees of the organizations we serve
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/19/2023
Agricultural workers are exposed to infectious agents that can lead to illness, lost time away from work, and other economic stress. A long-term illness may also negatively affect the workers’ family and their employer. In this fast-paced session, learn about emerging, reemerging, and long-standing infectious disease health risks. From Aspergillus to zoonotic diseases, you will learn to recognize specific disease agents and hazards and implement easy, cost-effective ways to reduce and prevent exposure and transmission in the agricultural workplace.
Summary: Agricultural workers are exposed to infectious agents that can lead to illness, lost time away from work, and other economic stress. A long-term illness may also negatively affect the workers’ family and their employer. In this fast-paced session, learn about emerging, reemerging, and long-standing infectious disease health risks. From Aspergillus to zoonotic diseases, you will learn to recognize specific disease agents and hazards and implement easy, cost-effective ways to reduce and prevent exposure and transmission in the agricultural workplace.
Intended Audience: Agricultural safety and health professionals, agribusiness managers and owners, and others who want to learn about reducing the risk of infectious disease in the agricultural workplace
Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to…
- Define emerging, reemerging, and long-standing infectious diseases that threaten the health of agricultural workers.
- Identify causes of infectious diseases in agricultural workplaces.
- Understand how infectious agents are transmitted in agriculture.
- Discuss simple, low-cost solutions that can be implemented into risk management plans.
Ellen Duysen, MPH, COHC
Community Outreach Specialist and Coordinator - Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health, UNMC
As Center Coordinator for CS-CASH, Ms. Duysen provides the Center Director with assistance in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the 23 projects funded by the Center. These projects encompass research, prevention/intervention, education/translation, outreach, evaluation, and cross-disciplinary efforts. She engages in internal and external advisory committees, oversees fiscal and resource management, maintains records, and compiles Center reports. Ms. Duysen is the course director for the annual, week-long Ag Medicine Course that provides continuing education credits to health care providers across the US. In addition to administrative responsibilities, she is involved with the Center's active Outreach program. The program delivers educational materials, demonstrations, and presentations on the topics of respiratory and hearing protection, as well as injury prevention to the agricultural community in the Center's seven states region.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Recorded On: 09/19/2023
Farmers, ranchers, and ag operators were deemed ‘essential’ during the COVID19 pandemic. Learning how to protect employees, families, clients, and the community evolved throughout the pandemic and uncertainty was often difficult to navigate. In the webinar, we hope to bring forward some of the lessons learned during the pandemic and help share strategies for responding to infectious disease outbreaks in the future.
Summary: Farmers, ranchers, and ag operators were deemed ‘essential’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning how to protect employees, families, clients, and the community evolved throughout the pandemic and uncertainty was often difficult to navigate. In the webinar, we hope to bring forward some of the lessons learned during the pandemic and help share strategies for responding to infectious disease outbreaks in the future.
Intended Audience: Farmers, ranchers, ag employers, ag operators, ag safety and health professionals, rural healthcare providers, veterinarians, ag community members
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Review prevention strategies for interrupting infectious disease transmission.
- Identify common sources of disease transmission in agricultural settings.
- Describe appropriate personal protective equipment for ag settings.
- Locate resources for accurate and timely information for future infectious disease outbreaks
Carrie Klumb, MPH
Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health
Carrie is an epidemiologist in the Zoonotic Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is the project coordinator for MDH's project associated with the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) at the University of Minnesota. This project focuses on surveillance of zoonotic diseases in agricultural workers, their families, and others exposed to agricultural settings. She also plans annual Healthy Fairs Workshops and Agritourism Workshops for those involved in county fairs and agritourism. She received her MPH from the University of Minnesota in Environmental Health.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/18/2023
ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are one of the most common and dangerous pieces of equipment on today’s farm. An average of 500 persons die and another 100,000 are seriously injured each year while operating ATVs. Nearly 60% of the fatalities occur in agriculture. This course teaches how to recognize, evaluate, and control common hazards when operating an ATV on the farm.
Summary: ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are one of the most common and dangerous pieces of equipment on today’s farm. An average of 500 persons die and another 100,000 are seriously injured each year while operating ATVs. Nearly 60% of the fatalities occur in agriculture. This course teaches how to recognize, evaluate, and control common hazards when operating an ATV on the farm.
Intended Audience: Individuals operating ATVs
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Understand the hazards associated with the use of All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Evaluate your risk when using ATVs in farming activity
- Control your risk by following safe practices for operating an ATV
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when operating an ATV
Curt Porterfield, BS
Health and Safety Training Coordinator
Virginia Tech
Curt Porterfield has worked at Virginia Tech for over 24 years in different roles involving agriculture research to his current position as Health and Safety Training Coordinator. He is part of a training team that manages 90 training topics that average over 50,000 training completions per year. He is an adjunct instructor for the undergraduate construction course for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech. His ATV presentation is part of Virginia Tech’s Susan Harwood Grant team’s current capacity-building grant on Farm and Agriculture Safety Training (FAST). The grant provides training for farm workers that fall under the Occupational Safety and Health Act at no cost. In addition to his roles at Virginia Tech, he enjoys teaching safety courses for the Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute and Education Center and other local colleges on Construction and General Industry Safety.
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Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/18/2023
The Chainsaw Safety training program is intended for workers and managers in the agricultural and forestry industries. The major focus of the program is on the identification of and the safe operation of chainsaws. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36,000 people are injured by chainsaws annually.
Summary: The Chainsaw Safety training program is intended for workers and managers in the agricultural and forestry industries. The major focus of the program is on the identification of and the safe operation of chainsaws. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 36,000 people are injured by chainsaws annually.
Intended Audience: This course is intended for workers in forestry and logging, including fallers, first-line supervisors/managers of forestry workers, logging equipment operators, sawing machine setters, operators and tenders, and truck drivers.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of OSHA’s rule on Chainsaw Safety.
- Explain the basic requirements of Chainsaw Safety.
- List the components of creating a safe work environment.
- Discuss the proper PPE to be worn during chainsaw operations.
- Review the precheck of the equipment before starting the job.
Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic
NECAS Manager
Dan joined NECAS staff in August 2002 as Director. Dan is a Paramedic Specialist, Firefighter II and EMS Instructor. He is a member of the Iowa Propane Board; Vice Chair of the Dubuque County Emergency Management Commission; and Treasurer, Dubuque County EMS. In his work at NECAS, Dan has developed several OSHA approved training programs as well as agricultural rescue programs. Safety programs include viticulture safety, enology safety, confined space-grain bin entry, prevention of grain storage fire and explosions, chemical safety, and confined space- manure pit safety. Rescue programs at NECAS include tractor rollover, combine auger rescue, grain bin rescue, and manure pit rescue.
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