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Farm Safety Check: Working in the Cold

Cold temperatures pose serious threats to a person’s health, leading to frostbite, hypothermia, or trench foot, which occurs when the feet have been exposed to water for too long. …

SPOTLIGHT: That’s my advice…

JANUARY 2021 Have you ever been told…”that’s my advice, take it or leave it.”? Many of us have sought advice from a trusted person – maybe a teacher, a relative or a good friend. Or maybe we are the person who has given advice to someone in need. Either way, we want to make sure we are getting or giving the best information or advice as …

SPOTLIGHT: Invisible on the Farm – Bacterial Infections From Animals to People

JANUARY 2021 What images come to mind when you think of hazards on the farm – large tractors, grain bins, ATV’s, chemicals? These are all very visible examples of risks in agriculture. There are invisible risks as well, just as dangerous and life threatening as tractors and grain bins. Farmers and farm workers handling animals are at a greater …

SPOTLIGHT: Using a One Health Approach to Prevent Future Pandemics

JANUARY 2021 An active imagination, paired with a One Health approach, may prevent future pandemics. UMASH’s programs and projects prioritize a One Health approach. This approach creates an intertwining web linking together humans, the environment, and animals. When we alter one, we alter all. UMASH Director Jeff Bender was recently featured in …

SPOTLIGHT: Doing Good: Minnesota Millennial Farmer Fundraises for Farm Safety

JANUARY 2021 “We wanted to do good with our platform,” said Minnesota Millennial Farmer, Zach Johnson, after he and his wife raised $60,000 to prevent grain bin incidents. The Upper Midwest has been a hotspot for tragic grain and silo incidents in recent years. Several incidents kept the topic top of mind for the farm vlogger. Johnson has recently …

SPOTLIGHT: Farm Tools for Women and the Importance of “Hergonomics”

JANUARY 2021 Farming is a dangerous and physically demanding job no matter your gender or body type. Even though women are very capable of running farming equipment, they find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to these tools. Built with a taller, stronger male farmer in mind, most farming equipment presents a higher risk of injury for women. …