UMASH Emerging Issues Program

The goal of the UMASH Emerging Issues Program is to identify and respond to emerging or re-emerging issues that may impact the health and well-being of the agricultural workforce and their families.

UMASH is currently working on the following emerging issues:

Stress and Mental Health

Stress, depression, and suicide are on the mind of agricultural communities, where economic, social, and environmental forces challenge the health and safety of farmers, agricultural workers and their families.

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Manure Management

As the industry changes and more comprehensive and complex manure management takes place, it is increasingly important to examine emerging occupational hazards in the industry.

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Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important emerging issue in public health, and a threat to the One Health model. Several zoonotic diseases are present in agriculture and may be caused by pathogens that are transmissible between humans and animals.

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Aging on the Farm

The average age of farmers is approaching 60. Many continue to live and work on the farm well beyond typical retirement age. Agriculture, as a profession, has more mostly “older workers” than any other profession or industry.

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Thank you for your commitment to protecting the health and safety of agricultural workers and their families in the Upper Midwest region!