Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

Agritourism

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.

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Ag Educator Resources

Teaching agricultural safety and health is important for the next generation of farmers and agriculture professions. UMASH has compiled a variety of resources to help integrate agricultural health and safety topics into the classroom.

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Biosecurity

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.

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Dairy Handling

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.

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Swine Handling

Pigs can be unpredictable and easily stressed. When working with pigs, especially sows, it is important to practice positive animal handling for both animal and worker safety. Calm pigs are easier to sort and stress is reduced for both the animal and the worker.

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Dairy Worker Safety Training

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.

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Needlestick Prevention

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.

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Physical Health

As one of the most hazardous industries, farm workers are at a high risk for both fatal and nonfatal physical injuries and illnesses.

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Stress and Mental Health

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.

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Farm Safety Checklists

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.

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Download a variety of free agricultural health and safety resources for non-commercial educational purposes.

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Featured Resources

Agritourism

Ag Educator Resources

Biosecurity

Dairy Handling

Swine Handling

Dairy Worker Safety Training

Needlestick Prevention

Physical Health

Stress and Mental Health

Farm Safety Checklists

Featured Resource Card