Importance of Foot Health In Agriculture

Summary: Dr. Merendino will present the Importance of Foot Health in Agriculture in the first half of the presentation. He will address important practices and provide examples of foot health issues to take action on. Karen will finish with a presentation on her extension fieldwork with the ag/hort growers along with Dr. Merendino including a field day program in Volusia County (commercial fernery), then conclude her results from an Extension Sock Study assaying Merino Wool Socks. 

Intended Audience: Agricultural/ Horticultural professionals, medical personnel, and the general public 

Presenters: 

• Anthony Merendino, DPM, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, UF, UF Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute 
• Karen Stauderman, MS, Commercial Horticulture Agent III, University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Services, Extension Volusia County