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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: 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 …

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. …

SPOTLIGHT: U of M Extension Educates Youth in Farm Safety

Youth who want to learn more about farm and tractor safety or would like to work with equipment with over 20 horsepower off their family farms, have an opportunity to participate in the U of M Extension’s Tractor and Farm Safety Certification program. …