The growth of agritourism is connecting more people directly with agriculture, allowing them to better understand where their food comes from. Implementing safety practices to keep farm visitors safe is becoming increasingly important.
Dairy Stockmanship is a practice which promotes positive animal handling. Stockmanship is important for both animal and worker safety. It reduces stress, potentially increasing milk production and reducing injuries on the farm.
When working with pigs, especially sows, it is important to practice positive animal handling techniques for both animal and worker safety. Calm pigs are easier to sort and separate and stress is reduced for both the animal and the worker.
Needlestick injuries are a significant risk for farmers, farm workers, and veterinarians. These resources were developed to provide education to prevent injuries in swine and dairy operations.
Teaching agricultural safety and health is important for the next generation of farmers and agriculture professions. UMASH has compiled resources to help integrate health and safety topics into the classroom.
Stress, depression, and suicide are an emerging issue in rural communities where economic, social, and environmental forces challenge the health and safety of farmers, agricultural workers and their families.
This project includes an OSHA-approved five-module, bilingual health and safety worker training curriculum and promotores de salud to reduce worksite hazards and to improve worker knowledge and practices.
The UMASH Farm Safety Check is a quick monthly review of common topics to help you identify and fix potential hazards before they cause harm to you, your family, your employees – and your bottom line.
Biosecurity is a set of practices used to prevent the diseases and the pathogens that carry them – viruses, bacteria, funguses, parasites and other microorganisms – away from animals, property, and people. Farmers should practice biosecurity daily.
Download a variety of free agricultural health and safety resources for non-commercial educational purposes.
