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UMASH joins the Tradition – Carver County Dairy Expo 2018

UMASH was invited to exhibit at the Carver County Dairy Expo on February 19, 2018 in Norwood Young America.  This was the 26th year of the Expo and a tradition for dairy farmers, students and agriculture professionals to attend educational sessions browse the trade show and network with peers, industry professionals and educators. …

UMASH and Extension – Joining Forces for Women in Agriculture

The third annual Women in Agriculture Network, sponsored by  University of Minnesota Extension, was held February 15, 2018 in St. Cloud, MN.   The theme for the event was “Overcoming Adversity” as today’s farmers face lower commodity prices and economic challenges. The day was divided into 5 areas to address these challenges including: Farm …

Down on the Farm Workshops

The first day of Down on the Farm workshops was held January 30, 2018, at Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN. Stress factors have been on the rise on farms, and Down on the Farm is a series of workshops for those working with farmers during tough times. …

Managing Stresses in Farming in North Dakota

UMASH Outreach Coordinator Diane Kampa attended the Managing Stresses in Farming, Families, and Finances Workshop on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Bismarck State College. UMASH Outreach Coordinator Diane Kampa attended the Managing Stresses in Farming, Families, and Finances Workshop on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Bismarck State College. This workshop was part of a two-day event, Life Beyond Breaking Even: Farm Economy Summit 2018 put on by the North Dakota State University, Agriculture and University Extension and focused on farm economy, farm management options, managing stress and pursuing wellness in times of tight farming margins. …

SPOTLIGHT: Ag Safety – Communication is Key

Communication is key. Although this overly-heard cliche provides no solution, it’s a good reminder of the importance of communication. To put it simply, when communication is bad, things don’t go well. This is no different for the agriculture community. Whether communication takes place between ag-producers, ag-experts, or through media channels, it plays an incredibly important role in keeping ag-safety information relevant and up-to-date. …

North Dakota “Rounds Up” for Farm Safety

The Lake Region Extension Round Up was held January 9 and 10, 2018 in Devils Lake North Dakota. Carol Peterson and graduate student Megan Schossow represented UMASH at this event along with Ellen Duysen from the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS- CASH). This was our second outreach opportunity to North Dakota where 450 people attended to participate in seminars and interact with various exhibitors. …

SPOTLIGHT: Direct to you – Safety Videos via YouTube

In the busy life of farming, it is important to reach farmers where they are with relevant safety information to protect themselves, their families and their workers. The eleven U.S. Agricultural Centers have collaborated to provide this information via YouTube. …

SPOTLIGHT: We are grateful for our partners

November is a month to reflect and be thankful. Bruce Alexander, Director of UMASH, puts into words how grateful we are as an organization to partner with exceptional collaborators such as Monica Cruz Zorrilla and the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul. …

Agritourism – It’s a new word to many people

UMASH connected with Township Officials across the state at the Minnesota Association of Townships annual meeting on November 16-17, 2017. Visitors to the UMASH booth were asked to complete a 2-question survey about the types of agritourism events occurring in their part of the state. Many people who answered the questions were surprised to learn about …