President Trump, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have proclaimed the week of September 16 - 22, 2018 as National Farm
A Center of Excellence Dedicated to
Agricultural Health and Safety in the Upper Midwest.
Join the UMASH
Farm Safety Partner Campaign
UMASH is launching the 2018 Farm Safety Partner Campaign to encourage others who care about agricultural health and safety to share farm safety resources and promote safe work practices during the month of September.
It’s easy to become a Farm Safety Partner!
- Share farm safety information during the month of September 2018
- Tell us how you did that by completing our on-line Farm Safety Week Partner submission form
Show that you care about the health and safety of people working in agriculture.
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 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS)
LOCATION: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
WEBSITE: www.cdc.gov/niosh/noirs
VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
Research
Education
Prevention
UMASH IN THE FIELD - LATEST NEWS
Hear Ye, Hear Ye… Federal and State Proclamations for National Farm Safety and Health Week
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
Kicking off the Farm Show Season: UMASH in the Neighborhood
UMASH staffers, Diane Kampa and Carol Peterson, kicked off the farm show season with Farm Technology Days. This show was held July 10-12, 2018 near Marshfield,
Spreading Ag Safety Awareness at the 2018 North American Manure Expo
UMASH staff participated in the 2018 North American Manure Expo, August 15-16 in Brookings, South Dakota.
(Safe) Fun in the Sun
Before full-fledged summer activities kicked off, Megan Schossow met with Dr. DeAnn Lazovich, Associate Professor and Researcher at University of Minnesota
Connecting with Canada: Ag for Life
Ag for Life recently visited UMASH. It was a great opportunity for both organizations to highlight projects, resources, and share strategies for improving
SPOTLIGHT: Megan Schossow
Megan Schossow, UMASH staffer and second-year graduate student, traveled to Washington, D.C. for an internship with the Agricultural Safety and Health
UMASH and MDH – Partners in Safety and Health
UMASH partners with other agencies and organizations to improve the safety and health of the agricultural community. One of these partners is the Minnesota
