SPOTLIGHT: Popular Education Materials at MCN
UMASH partner, Migrant Clinicians Network, incorporates popular education approaches such as comic books to illustrate complex topics in a user friendly format. …
Cows Don’t Take Time Off
There is no doubt, owning and operating a dairy farm is a full time job. The beginning of June kicks off two popular events National Dairy Month and the Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm, which highlights the work that dairy farmers do everyday for consumers here and abroad. UMASH was part of this event for the second year, where guests can visit a working dairy farm, enjoy a hearty breakfast and have fun while learning more about the dairy industry. Breakfast on the Farm is a great example of agritourism, where people not familiar with farming are exposed to the inner workings of this industry and agriculture overall. …
SPOTLIGHT: Workshop – Navigating Conflict and Tough Conversations in Agriculture
Inspired by evaluation feedback from last year’s Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times events, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting a new 3-hour workshop that will be offered at six locations around the state. …
Farm Safety Check: Tick-borne Disease
Tick-borne disease is a serious health-concern across the Upper Midwest, particularly for anyone working outdoors. Farmers might be more likely to walk through tall grass, thick brush, and wooded areas that ticks thrive in. Taking precautionary and preventive steps during tick season can help you avoid tick-borne diseases, but knowing signs and symptoms is important as well. …
SPOTLIGHT: Tick-borne Diseases
Tick-borne diseases are on the rise, but are often misdiagnosed and under-reported. Check yourself, your family and your pets after being outside! …
SPOTLIGHT: Register Now for ISASH
Registration is open for the 2019 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) Annual Conference, June 24-27, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. …
Carrie Klumb Receives 2019 SPH Emerging Leader Award
Carrie Klumb, from the Minnesota Department of Health was recently recognized by the School of Public Health and received the 2019 Emerging Leader Award. Carrie received her Masters in Public Health in 2010 and has been a key contributor to UMASH with research, education and outreach in zoonotic disease. Zoonotic means infectious diseases …
SPOTLIGHT: Upcoming Agritourism Workshop Planned
A Fun on the Farm: Agritourism Workshop will be held May 16th in Farmington, MN to offer health and safety information for agritourism operators. …
Zoonotic Diseases: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
The Minnesota FFA convention was held April 28 - 30, 2019 on the University of Minnesota campus. This April event brings over 4000 students and a sea blue coats to the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. The convention is a time for state-wide meetings and for student education on various topics to enhance their experience with FFA and agriculture education. …
SPOTLIGHT: Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
For 25 years, Progressive Agriculture Safety Days®, a program of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF), has been on a mission to provide the education, training and resources to make farm, ranch and rural life safer and healthier for children and their communities. …