On November 17-20, the Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference (MRASH) brought together safety and health researchers and professionals,
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Agricultural Health and Safety in the Upper Midwest.
THE UMASH ONLINE EXPO LIVES ON!
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AVAILABLE THROUGH NOVEMBER 30
The Expo may have ended, but with the virtual nature of the UMASH Online Expo: A 20/20 Look at Ag Health, Safety, and Wellness, you can relive the glory days all over again! Hosted from August 11-13, the Expo included exhibitor booths, ag health and safety talks, and safety demos. These will remain available through November!
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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.
10 WAYS TO TEACH AG HEALTH AND SAFETY ONLINE
Teaching online is here for the near future. UMASH is ready to assist with ag health and safety ideas that you can use ONLINE for your class. Check out our resources and the 10 Ways to Teach Ag Health and Safety Online.
STRESS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Stress, suicide, and mental health conditions impact agricultural communities, where economic, social, and environmental forces challenge the health and safety of farmers. In response to a growing concern about the lack of resources and support for farmers, farm workers and families UMASH has been working to build partnerships to stimulate innovation and action in the region.
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Sharing UMASH's and other partner resources with our Gear Up for Ag Health and Safety students throughout the year makes our work much easier!
They have been important resources to be sure our "learners" know how to stay safe! Honestly, I haven't been able to find better resources than yours!
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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