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New World Screwworm: Information for Healthcare Providers

Summary: This session will review the clinical features, specimen handling, epidemiologic clues, and reporting steps for New World screwworm myiasis so clinicians can recognize when to consider this rare but serious parasitic infestation, emphasizing that common wound etiologies remain far more likely and that screwworm should be a low-probability diagnosis except when compatible wounds, visible larvae, and recent travel/exposure to endemic areas are present.Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals, ag safety and health professionals, veterinarians, and others who work with cattle.Presenter: Andrew Hennenfent, DVM, MPH, DACVPMState Public Health Veterinarian, Iowa Department of Health and Human ServicesDisclosure to learners: None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid Overdose

Summary: Overdose deaths are a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States and the majority of overdose deaths involve opioids. This epidemic is impacting communities all across the country. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. This session is designed to prepare communities and non-medical public and safety professionals to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will learn the warning signs of opioid overdose and how to intervene safely using naloxone. Intended Audience: All communities, academia, workplace employers, and employeesContinuing Education InformationContinuing Education for Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering.Community Health Workers: This program provides 1.0 Hour of DSHS-certified CHW CEUs (0.25 hr., Communication Skills; 0.25 hr., Interpersonal Skills; 0.25 hr., Teaching Skills; and 0.25 hr., Knowledge Based on Specific Health Issues).

NFSHW25: AgriSafe Natural Disaster Recovery Response Think Tank

Summary: Join AgriSafe for a dynamic and collaborative session focused on strengthening disaster readiness, response, and recovery efforts in agricultural and rural communities. This think tank will explore existing resources, highlight critical gaps in infrastructure and preparedness, and facilitate a collective dialogue on how to build more resilient systems. Natural disasters can strike without warning, and being prepared can save lives, livelihoods, and communities. Your voice matters in shaping effective responses before, during, and after a disaster. We hope you’ll be part of the conversation.Intended Audience: Agricultural workers, rural residents, Extension professionals, health and safety advocates, emergency preparedness personnel, and anyone invested in the well-being of agricultural communitiesContinuing EducationThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

FarmResponse

FarmResponse is a 3.5-hour continuing education course developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response Network. AgriSafe's FarmResponse course provides the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agricultural producers and their families. This knowledge is critical for a healthcare professional to effectively care for a farmer’s total health.The topics covered in FarmResponse include:The Total Farmer Health ModelAgriBusiness Factors Impacting Mental Well-BeingAgriculture Work FactorsFamily DynamicsAgrarian Culture and ValuesSpecial PopulationsUS Agricultural Producer DemographicsAgricultural Community Healthcare ChallengesOpioids and Alcohol Issues in AgricultureSuicide and AgricultureResources and referralsThe on-demand content was developed in Articulate, an award-winning interactive virtual training product that meets the needs of e-learners’ professional development. The chapter format allows the learner to complete the course in chapter stages to meet the busy healthcare professionals’ time constraints.We have ensured that the learning format meets the standards for professional development with learning objectives and required post-test.

NFSHW25: Wheels of Misfortune: Off-Road Vehicles on Public Roadways

Summary: Off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) are extremely popular and a common source of injury and death in rural areas, especially farms and ranches. While the use of ATVs/UTVs on public roadways increases the likelihood of a crash with another vehicle, the majority of roadway deaths and an even higher proportion of injuries on public roads are single ATV/UTV crashes not involving another motor vehicle. ATVs/UTVs are designed for off-road use only, and manufacturers have strongly stated that they should not be operated on public roadways. In fact, the majority of deaths associated with these vehicles occur on public roads. Despite this, an increasing number of states, counties, and municipalities across the country are passing laws allowing ATVs/UTVs to operate on public roadways for transportation and recreational purposes. During this presentation, we will discuss the safety issues surrounding ATVs/UTVs on public roads and, in particular, the design elements of ATVs/UTVs that place their operators at greater risk on public roads. We will discuss how rural families can help protect themselves, their families, and employees from ATV/UTV-related crashes and injury.Intended audience: Farmers, ranchers, parents, agriculture production workers, healthcare providers, emergency medical services, public health officials, government and legislative leaders, administratorsContinuing EducationThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Communication Coaching to Support Farm Harmony Across Generations

Communication coaching is a specific program with a method that works with the members of farm teams and farm families to make decision making, goal setting, and conversations in general, better. This presentation will address generational differences, share communication teaching ideas, and discuss a specific 4-session coaching program that participants may be interested in adapting.Intended audience:Service providers who work with farmers on succession, provide technical assistance, and recognize that oftentimes nothing can happen without first addressing human needs.Farmers interested in a big-picture look at farm coaching (this is not a communication workshop).Presenter: Leslie Forstadt, PhD, Extension Professor and Human Development Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative ExtensionThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Confined Spaces in Agriculture

During this webinar, we will explore the dangers of confined spaces in agriculture, including grain bins and manure pits, and the hazards involved in working with each.Intended audience: Farmers, Ranchers, Agribusiness, and safety personnelPresenter: Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic, Fire Instructor, Director, National Education Center for Agricultural SafetyThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Farm Equipment Hits the Highway: Growing Risks and Smarter Solutions

Summary: Tractors and other large ag machines are spending more time on public roads than ever before. As farms expand and equipment grows in size, the risks on rural roadways continue to rise, not just for farmers but for the entire motoring public. This session will explore how design solutions, especially those connected to lighting and marking design standards, reduce collision risk. We'll unpack crash data, examine discrepancies between federal and state requirements, and highlight recent NHTSA regulations that focus national attention on these issues. We'll also explore new risks associated with trailering, longer transport routes, and the safety implications of the accelerating shift toward autonomous and robotic machinery.Intended audience: Farmers, policymakers, extension educators, engineers from equipment companies, law enforcement, clinicians, health professionals, agricultural association leaders, agribusiness professionals, insurance loss control/underwriters, vo-ag instructors, machinery dealersPresenter: John Shutske, PhD, Agricultural Safety & Health Specialist and Professor, University of Wisconsin-MadisonThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Road Safety and Agriculture As We Age

Summary: Agriculture is one of the most hazardous occupations, with 1 in 5 agriculture producers being affected by a disability. Transportation incidents, which include tractor overturns and roadway crashes, were the leading cause of death for farmers and farm workers and caused injuries from minor to debilitating.So how can we reduce fatalities and prevent serious injuries? One answer lies in the vital work of AgrAbility, which helps farmers and ranchers with disabilities continue working safely and productively.Intended audience: Farmers/ranchers and those that support them, and anyone who drivesPresenter: Cindy Kovar, BS, CPST, CarFit Technician & Coordinator, AARP Certified Instructor, Program Manager, Texas AgrAbilityThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) Community Training

COMET is a direct response to rural community members’ concern about mental health needs. COMET is a community-based intervention to activate community members and provide them with language, tools, and confidence to intervene when they notice someone around them is unwell – and before a mental health crisis occurs. COMET supports community wellness by focusing on the upstream prevention of mental and emotional health crises.Intended audience: Anyone is welcome. While a range of populations can find COMET very useful, the program is specifically designed for people living in rural communities. In this setting, the training may also be useful for individuals looking to add a training like COMET to their own programming.Presenters: Maret Felzien, MA, Faculty, COMET Training, and Chad Reznicek, MA, LPC, Behavioral Health State Specialist, Colorado AgrAbility ProjectThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Safe Operation of ATVs and UTVs for Agriculture

Explore the leading causes of injuries and fatalities involving ATVs and UTVs in agricultural settings. Learn practical safety strategies and best practices to help prevent accidents and protect the agricultural community.Intended audience: Farmers, ranchers, parents, agriculture production workers, healthcare providers, emergency medical services, public health officials, government and legislative leaders, administrators.Presenter: Bernard W Kennett (Bernie), Contract Instructor, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH)The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Strong Roots: Keeping Farming in the Family Through Health and Resilience

Summary: A mother-daughter team (Nurse Practitioner and Agricultural Extension Agent) discusses how farm families can preserve their legacy by prioritizing mental, emotional, and physical health across generations. Representing 2 generations of their farming family, they discuss chronic stressors unique to farm life, including economic pressures and isolation. The presentation offers practical coping strategies, promotes mental health literacy, and emphasizes the importance of open communication, family resilience, and succession planning. The discussion encourages integrating the younger generation through meaningful involvement, innovation, and shared values, while also connecting families to resources and community support systems. By fostering a culture of health and understanding, the presentation empowers farm families to navigate challenges together and secure the future of their farms.Intended audience: Farm families, extension agents, healthcare providersPresenters: Theresa G, Long, DNP, FNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner, Riverside Medical Group andTheresa Long Pittman, Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative ExtensionThe University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

NFSHW25: Too Young to Plow Alone: Keeping Youth Safe on the Farm with AYWG & HAYWG

Summary: This webinar will focus on practical strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of youth working on farms, using the Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (AYWG) and the Hired Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (HAYWG). This will underscore the importance of aligning job tasks with a child's developmental abilities, rather than age alone, to prevent injury and promote a safe working environment.Through real-life examples, current data, and evidence-based guidelines, this session will help participants evaluate tasks, implement safer work practices, and understand federal and state labor laws related to youth in agriculture. Special attention is given to preventing injuries involving tractors, machinery, and hazardous work that young children may not be developmentally ready to performIntended audience: Farm parents and agricultural employers who hire youth workers.Presenter: Melissa Ploeckelman Brown, Outreach Specialist, National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS)The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.

Zoonosis in a Changing World

Summary: For centuries, zoonotic diseases have impacted humans in many ways. This presentation will focus on vector-borne pathogens by discussing the vectors and trends with geographic distribution, temperature effects, and habitat management since the late 1890’s through today and potential future impacts. We are seeing in real time, the expansion of geographic range of certain tick and mosquito species. Between climate changes and globalized travel, the etiology of spread is sometimes clear but can also be difficult to diagnose. As the world has changed and continues to change, zoonotic diseases remain impactful.Intended audience: Physicians, veterinarians, nurses, public health, epidemiologists, general publicPresenter: Brent Moore, DVM, MS, MPH, DACVPMRegional Zoonosis Control Veterinarian, Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Health Region 4/5 North

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NFSHW26 Pathways to Progress: Safer Routes, Stronger Communities

Each fall, traffic and activity increase on our rural roadways. Tractors and farm equipment are on the move and share the road with other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and school buses back on their daily routes. Unfortunately, this increased activity increases preventable roadway incidents—often caused by distractions, limited visibility, or simply being in a rush. Therefore, it’s the perfect time to recognize, re-examine, refocus and recommit to safety to ensure everyone safely returns home! As we enter this busy time of year, it is crucial to build awareness to keep our families, friends, and neighbors safe. During this webinar, we will explore common roadway hazards and share important safety tips. Additionally, we will highlight the Progressive Agriculture Foundation’s Rural Road Ready initiative. Discover what youth have learned about ATV/UTV, bicycle, farm equipment, railroad, roadway, and tractor safety through participation in Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, Safety Academy, and Safety Zone programs. Intended Audience: Parents; Extension Professionals; Ag Educators; Safety & Health Professionals; Healthcare Providers, etc.Speaker: Jana L. Davidson, M.Ed, Program Manager, Progressive Agriculture FoundationContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.

NFSHW26 These Shared Roads: Using Stories in Rural Roadway Safety Education

During this presentation, we will show a (<10-minute) new testimonial video featuring a family who lost their dad to a tractor/motor vehicle collision. The presentation will describe the benefits to using stories in rural roadway outreach and education. Strategies and best practices will be described and there will be built-in opportunities for audience engagement.Intended Audience: The intended audience is anyone who uses rural roadways and/or performs rural roadway outreach and education. Speaker: Amanda Wickman, MBA; Assistant Research Scientist for Texas A&M Transportation InstituteContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.

NFSHW26 Noise in Agriculture: An Overlooked Occupational Hazard

Agricultural workers experience some of the highest rates of occupational noise exposure in the United States, yet hearing conservation has received far less attention in agriculture than in other high-risk industries. This webinar will review current evidence on noise exposure and hearing loss among agricultural workers, with a particular focus on field workers in the US Southwest, an underserved and often overlooked population. Participants will learn about common sources of hazardous noise in agricultural settings, challenges to implementing hearing protection programs, and emerging research on culturally and contextually appropriate interventions. The presentation will also highlight findings from recent studies conducted among farmworkers in the U.S.–Mexico border region and discuss opportunities for improving hearing health through education, policy, and workplace-level prevention strategies.Intended Audience: Agricultural safety and health professionals, occupational health practitioners, farm owners and managers, extension personnel, agricultural educators, community health workers, researchers, public health professionals, clinicians, policymakers, and others interested in improving the health and safety of agricultural workers.Speaker: Laura Coco, PhD, AuD Assistant Professor, San Diego State UniversityContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.

NFSHW26 The Cost of Fatigue in Agriculture: Practical Solutions to Protect Workers and Increase Productivity

Fatigue among agricultural workers is a significant yet underrecognized occupational health and safety hazard, with important implications for injury risk, productivity, and long-term health outcomes. Agricultural workers are particularly vulnerable to fatigue due to a combination of factors, including long work hours, irregular schedules, inadequate sleep duration and quality, physically demanding tasks, exposure to environmental stressors such as extreme heat and cold, and ongoing mental stressors. This presentation will review the science of healthy (“good”) sleep and examine the relationships between fatigue and injury and fatality risks, as well as acute and chronic health effects. It will also explore the economic burden of fatigue in agricultural settings. Finally, practical mitigation and prevention strategies will be presented, with a focus on interventions that can be implemented at the individual, clinical, and industry levels to reduce fatigue and improve worker health, safety, and productivity.Intended Audience: Agricultural producers, workers, managers, healthcare providers, and safety professionals.Speaker: Ellen Duysen, MPH, COHC, Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and HealthContinuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.

NFSHW26 Telling the Story: Using Personal Experiences to Strengthen Farm Safety and Well-Being

This interactive panel presentation will highlight stories from the Telling the Story Project (https://tellingthestoryproject.org), a project that shares real experiences related to agricultural injuries, fatalities, and near misses. Five panelists representing agricultural safety, health, communications, and lived experience perspectives will each share or summarize one story from the project and discuss the prevention lessons connected to that experience. The presentation will focus on how storytelling can increase awareness, encourage safer decision-making, reduce stigma around difficult conversations, and strengthen the overall health and well-being of farm families and agricultural workers. Following this presentation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the human impact of agricultural injuries, fatalities, and near misses. Increase awareness of practical prevention strategies that can help reduce injuries and improve safety on farms and ranches. Feel more confident initiating conversations about safety, health, and well-being with family members, coworkers, employees, and community members. Intended Audience: Farm families, agricultural workers, ranchers, farm youth, agricultural safety and health professionals, Extension educators, healthcare providers, and others who support agricultural communities. Panelists include: Ellen Duysen, Aaron Yoder, Scott Heiberger, Devon Charlier, and Melissa Ploeckelman Brown Continuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.