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UMASH at Upper Midwest Vegetable and Fruit Growers Annual Conference

UMASH joined the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety and Health (NCCRAHS) at the 2017 Upper Midwest Vegetable and Fruit Growers Annual conference and Trade Show in St. Cloud Minnesota on January 20, 2017. Marsha Salzwedel (NCCRAHS) presented two sessions on agritourism: Visitors on Farms & Ranches…Keeping …

Farm Safety Check: Farm Buildings and Shops

Each farm operation is unique in the number and types of farm buildings and shops.  These structures are crucial to farm operation, but may also pose potential safety risks.  Farm workers and families spend a lot of time in these buildings and shops while performing daily tasks.  Precautions must be taken to keep workers, visitors, children, and families safe. …

SPOTLIGHT: Worker Protection Standard

Agricultural work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the US. In January 2017, those who work in this important industry were afforded stronger protections. On January 2nd, the first wave of revisions to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) went into effect, aiming to minimize the adverse health effects of pesticide exposure. …