UMASH is partnering with the Minnesota Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to promote safety in the dairy industry.
A Center of Excellence Dedicated to
Agricultural Health and Safety in the Upper Midwest.
TELL US what you did
as a Farm Safety Partner
During the month of September, UMASH launched the Farm Safety Partner Campaign to encourage others who care about agricultural health and safety to share farm safety resources and promote safe work practices throughout the month.
Tell us how you were a Farm Safety Partner by completing our online form.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: OCTOBER 15
Farm Safety Partners will be recognized on the UMASH website* and receive a Farm Safety Partner Certificate that can be displayed to show that you care about the health and safety of people working in agriculture.
*listing on the website is optional
Down on the Farm
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.
FEATURED TOPICS
UPCOMING EVENTS
2018 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference (MRASH)
LOCATION: Mid America Center
WEBSITE: public-health.uiowa.edu/icash/programs/mrash-conference
2018 Minnesota Milk Dairy Conference and Expo
LOCATION: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
WEBSITE: www.mnmilk.org/expo
VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
Research
Education
Prevention
UMASH IN THE FIELD - LATEST NEWS
SPOTLIGHT: MMPA and UMASH Partnership
“Ag”-vocates refining their voices: Ag Communicators Regional Workshop
American Agricultural Editors Association (AEAA) hosted a regional workshop on Friday, October 5, 2018, at CHS in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Megan Schossow
Go Big… Go Big Iron
The Big Iron Farm Show was held September 11 - 13, 2018 in Fargo ND. Carol Peterson attended the 3 day event to provide health and safety outreach to this
SPOTLIGHT: Apply the 3E’s for Safer Farming
All too often we read or hear about an injury caused by a piece of farm equipment. There are more than 700 deaths and 100,000 injuries each year involving
Won’t you be my neighbor? MN Farmfest brings neighbors together
UMASH and our neighboring centers worked together for the third year at MN Farmfest August 7 – 9 near Redwood Falls, MN.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye… Federal and State Proclamations for National Farm Safety and Health Week
President Trump, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have proclaimed the week of September 16 - 22, 2018 as National Farm
SPOTLIGHT: Raising the Bar on Tractor Safety
Tractors and farming are nearly one and the same. Unfortunately tractor rollovers can and do occur too often, whether it is on the small hobby farm or
Rain or Shine – Safety Matters
Megan Schossow and Diane Kampa staffed the UMASH outreach table at the Farm Progress Show that was held August 28-30 in Boone, Iowa.
