As grass-cutting season gets underway it’s typical to see children and teenagers operating push and riding mowers. But these tasks can be hazardous.
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Agricultural Health and Safety in the Upper Midwest.
Farm Safety Check: Safety for Working Youth
Farms and ranches are home to many things that are beneficial to both children and adults. Many adults who grew up on farms are happy to talk about the benefits of being raised on a farm – from instilling a good work ethic and teaching responsibility to building character and a passion, love and respect for the land.
However, youth doing work that doesn’t match their developmental level and abilities increases the risk of injury. Children, teens, and adults working on farms face hazards not encountered in other jobs.
Use these guidelines to help determine if a youth is ready to perform a job and learn about hazards and keeping working youth safe.
Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times
Farmers and rural communities face unique stresses and emotional situations, including financial challenges, unpredictable weather, physically demanding work, and more.
Farm & Rural Helpline
833-600-2670 (toll free)
The helpline is available to Minnesota farmers, rural residents, and anyone unsure of what to do about family or friends who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.
This service is free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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2018 ISASH Annual Conference
LOCATION: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
WEBSITE: https://www.isashconference2018.ca/
WI Farm Technology Days
LOCATION: D&B Sternweis Farms and Weber’s Farm Store – Heiman Holsteins
WEBSITE: www.wifarmtechnologydays.com/wood
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UMASH IN THE FIELD - LATEST NEWS
SPOTLIGHT: Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines
SPOTLIGHT: Workplace Safety Consultation – Free Assistance for MN Farms
The Minnesota Workplace Safety Consultation - Safety Grant Program provides up to $10,000 in matching funds to qualifying applicants to reduce injury and
Eat your Breakfast (on the Farm)
Breakfast on the Farm is an annual event that draws people from both rural and urban areas to explore the workings of farm production and educate consumers
SPOTLIGHT: Extension Partner, Emily Wilmes
UMASH is fortunate to partner with Extension colleagues across the state in a number of areas. One colleague is Emily Wilmes, Extension Educator in Stearns,
Safety Check in the Spring
Minnesota Corn Growers Association’s Jonathan Eisenthal interviewed UMASH Director, Bruce Alexander, as a late spring descended on the Upper Midwest
SPOTLIGHT: MCN Publication on Immigrant Dairy Worker Trainings Wins Paper of the Year Award
UMASH and the Migrant Clinician’s Network partnered together to develop, train and deliver the Seguridad en las Lecherías project from 2011 – 2016.
UMASH Meets Agricultural Workers and Rural Latinos in Saint Peter, MN
UMASH joined the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) for a presentation on the Proyecto Para Trabajadores Agrícolas (Agricultural Worker
Managing risk drives success
Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) educates America’s farmers and ranchers to manage the unique risks of producing food for the world’s table.
