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COVID-19 Resource Page
The outbreak of COVID-19 is rapidly changing, creating a significant challenge for U.S. public health departments, schools, community organizations, agriculture and the overall public. UMASH has compiled a list specific to the Upper Midwest region to address COVID-19 in your state.
WEBINAR: What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID-19
Coronavirus has gained attention worldwide as an emerging infectious disease. This webinar was intended to share evidence-based information about COVID19 and to help agricultural producers identify strategies for responding on their farm. Registration is free. You must register in order to view the recording.
Stress and Mental Health Resources
Stress, depression, and suicide are on the mind of agricultural communities.
UMASH is working to provide resources and build partnerships to stimulate innovation and action.
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Being a farm kid and being raised around this stuff all our lives, we don't realize all the unsafe things we are around so seeing that made me realize that little everyday things I'm doing or around are not always as safe as I think they are.
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UMASH IN THE FIELD - LATEST NEWS
SPOTLIGHT: Living, working on farms increases risk of gastrointestinal illness
Part of the Safety Club – Farm City Hub Club Show
March rolled in like a lamb this year – which created perfect conditions for the annual Farm City Hub Club Show in New Ulm, MN. This year the organizers
SPOTLIGHT: Standing up to Save Lives
OSHA and the National Grain and Feed Association (NFGA) are increasing efforts to ensure that people stay safe when working around grain bins. Headed by
SPOTLIGHT: AgriSafe Learning Lab – Learn Your Way
Ashley Fey, MPH Program Manager – AgriSafe Network AgriSafe has led distance education innovation in agricultural safety and health for the past
SPOTLIGHT: Agricultural Safety is a “Team Sport”
Jeff Bender, DVM, MS Director, Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center Farming is dangerous work and farm workers are at high risk of personal
Women in Ag: Annie’s Project St.Cloud
On February 25, 2020, the Saint Cloud Annie’s Project hosted their final class, focusing on stress, mental health, and agricultural safety and health.
New Tools for New Rules: Ag Symposium
Safety messages were shown throughout the 12th annual Ag Symposium on February 19, 2020, at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato, Minnesota. South Central College
Dairy and Safety and Partners – Oh My!
The Carver County Dairy Expo is an annual event to bring dairy farmers, educators and dairy exhibitors together to support the dairy industry in the area.
