UMASH engages directly with the people affected by and involved in agriculture to build partnerships, share resources, and encourage discussion and action around existing and emerging agricultural health and safety issues.
Throughout the year, UMASH researchers and staff stay connected with agricultural communities, producers, educators, healthcare professionals, government representatives, and other farm safety partners through a wide variety of in person and virtual formats to share research findings, provide safety training and resources, and engage in discussions to learn about emerging needs, trends or challenges that may affect agricultural health and safety.
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Annual Ag Health and Safety Awareness Campaigns
UMASH Community Engagement
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“In the Field” contains stories about UMASH researchers and staff who are engaging with the community to promote agricultural safety and health.
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UMASH periodically holds live interactive Twitter chats about various farm safety and health topics. Follow us on Twitter and join the conversation!
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Learn about ag safety and health on the go! Podcasts from UMASH and our partners are a convenient way to catch up on the latest farm safety topics.
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Cultivating Resiliency for Women in Agriculture hosts informal, anonymous virtual coffee chats. Join in for an opportunity to listen and share what is on your mind related to agricultural stress in a safe place.
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Cultivating Resiliency for Women in Agriculture was designed to help women focus on what they can control, and connect them with resources to help weather stress.
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The Rural Resiliency Project focuses on reducing stress, improving mental health, and enhancing economic well-being for farmers, farm families, and communities in rural Wisconsin.
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<p>The Summer Public Health Institute offers courses for students and practicing professionals in public health and related fields. Participants can build or expand their professional expertise, learn best practices, broaden career options, network with other professionals, or explore a new area of interest.</p>
<p><strong>May 16-June 3, 2022</strong><br />Week 1: May 16-20<br />Week 2: May 23-27<br />Week 3: May 31-June 3</p>
<p><em>Registration opens February 24, 2022, for degree-seeking students and March 2, 2022, for non-degree seeking students</em></p>
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<h2 class="qem_title"><a href="http://umash.umn.edu/event/youth-tractor-and-farm-safety-certification/">Youth tractor and farm safety certification</a></h2><p class="start" > 8:30am - 4:00pm</p><p>The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety. Students who participate in the program will:</p>
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<p>Students who complete this program will receive a U.S. Department of Labor certificate of training. <strong>This certificate is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who wish to work with equipment with over 20 horsepower off of their family farm or homestead.</strong></p>
<p>The youth tractor and farm safety certification program is a <strong>two-part program</strong>, including both an online learning experience and two days of in-person hands-on training in the summer. The online course is a self-paced one- to two-week program. Once you have registered for the in-person program, we’ll send you the details about accessing the online course.</p>
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<h2 class="qem_title"><a href="http://umash.umn.edu/event/save-the-date/">From Pastures to processing: Connecting people to elevate health and safety across the food system</a></h2><p><strong>ISASH</strong> is an organization dedicated to the professional development of agricultural safety and health professionals, providing national and international leadership in preventing agricultural injuries and illnesses to the agricultural community. ISASH provides opportunities for sharing information about research and intervention programs, improving professional skills and knowledge, networking and other supportive activities.</p>
<p><strong>Reserve your Room for the 2022 ISASH Conference.</strong></p>
<p>For people who want to <strong>extend up to 3 days before or after,</strong> please have call Hannah Burran at<strong> 970-482-2626</strong> to reserve their extended stay at the ISASH rate. </p>
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<h2 class="qem_title"><a href="http://umash.umn.edu/event/the-agricultural-safety-and-health-core-course/">The Agricultural Safety and Health Core Course</a></h2><p class="start" > 9:00am - 2:15pm</p><h3><strong>About the course</strong></h3>
<p><strong><em>The Agricultural Safety and Health Core Course has been the national model of effective agricultural safety and health education for over a decade. The course provides information and skills needed to enable safety and health professionals to anticipate, recognize, and prevent occupational illnesses and injuries among members of the agricultural community. </em></strong>Expert instruction is provided by experienced faculty and specialists including Board-Certified Physicians, Nurses, Veterinarians, and Certified Industrial Hygienists.</p>
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Partner with us…
If you are interested in collaborating with UMASH, arranging a seminar, presentation or other event, or just looking for more information on our outreach and engagement activities, please contact Megan Schossow, UMASH Coordinator, at schos021@umn.edu.