October 2019 Archives

Changing Times

UMASH began in 2011 as a new Center of Excellence in Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education, and Prevention funded by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. We have grown over the past 8 years and with that growth comes change. This fall our director, Dr. Bruce Alexander accepted a new position at Colorado State …

With 69,944 attendees, the National FFA Convention remains one of the world’s largest student Conventions

At the end of October, Melissa Ploeckelman and Kyle Koshalek headed down to Indianapolis to attend the National FFA Convention. Ploeckelman and Koshalek served as exhibitors this year in the Ag Health and Safety area put on by the SAY (Safety in Agriculture for Youth) Clearinghouse and Career Safe. Students came into the area with 9 interactive areas …

Leading Ladies: Women in Sustainable Ag

The national Women in Sustainable Ag (WISA) conference, hosted by Midwest Organic and Sustainability Education Service (MOSES), was held in Saint Paul, MN. This year’s conference was organized to provide the chance to: cultivate connections, friendships, and support; nourish skills and strengths; grow! From October 17-19, attendees had the opportunity …

Farm Safety Check: Whole Body Vibration

Whole body vibration is happening when doing many farm chores – like operating machinery or riding an ATV. Whole body vibration (WBV) occurs when the shaking motion of a vehicle is transmitted through the body of the operator. WBV is associated with numerous health effects, including muscle cramping, low back problems, increased heart rate and …

SPOTLIGHT: Alma Jordan: Generational Change Begins with Children

OCTOBER 2019 At UMASH, we value the power of connections. At Minnesota Farmfest, a conversation led to an introduction with Alma Jordan, founder of AgriKids. Continue reading to learn about the Irish foundation and the story behind its beginning. Alma Jordan is a visionary and a doer. Having grown up on a farm south of Dublin, Ireland, …

SPOTLIGHT: safeTALK – Training to Prevent Suicide in Agricultural Communities

OCTOBER 2019 A friend in need is a friend indeed. Old Proverb A friend is there to help when times are tough. Unfortunately, times are tough right now in agriculture. Depression, anxiety and suicide are products of the economic downturn. Being a good friend is important now more than ever with our rural neighbors. Fortunately there are opportunities …

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