In this session, Shauna Reitmeier and Brenda Mack will define and discuss farming and ranching stress that may be affecting women in agriculture. The presenters will address possible outcomes of excessive worrying and hopelessness. Dealing with stress in healthy and healing ways will be highlighted. Be prepared to ask questions or make comments and …
In this hour-long webinar, three speakers from various segments of the swine industry will enlighten producers, caretakers and vaccination crews with information on the 2019 needle campaign “Needle Know How”. Karen Hoare, Director of Producer Learning and Development at the National Pork Board will outline the “Needle Know How” concept. The …
17th annual MRASH Conference“Stressing Resilience” The Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) Conference brings together diverse participants, all interested in various aspects of agricultural health and safety. This year, we will be “Stressing Resilience” at the MRASH Conference. Stress impacts a farmer’s ability …
One Health Day is an international campaign co-coordinated by the One Health Commission, the One Health Initiative and the One Health Platform Foundation. The goal of One Health Day is to bring attention around the world to the need for One Health interactions and for the world to ‘see them in action’. The One Health Day campaign is designed to …
Safety is a number one priority, but often overlooked in daily activities. Join Jeff Bender (Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center) and Amy Liebman (Migrant Clinicians Network) for a 30 minute webinar highlighting where injuries occur on the dairy farm and tips to prevent them as well as a recently developed training program and curriculum …
National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 16-22, 2018. This year’s theme is “Cultivating the Seeds of Safety”. The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), UMASH, and the US Agricultural Centers funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are spotlighting agricultural health and safety …
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN 3 DAYS OF AGRICULTURAL ADVANCEMENTS With 900+ exhibit booths, training sessions, demonstrations and countless opportunities to connect with your peers, there is little doubt that Big Iron is the event for agribusiness. The Big Iron Farm Show is the largest farm show in the upper Midwest. This show is held annually in September at …
UMASH will be at the Farm Progress Show! Stop by our booth and say hi. This is where producers from all over gather, meet, and learn. This is where major manufacturers choose to roll out their newest offerings. This is where Ag families take a break from their daily routine to immerse themselves in the wider Ag community. This is where tradition and …
There’s something for everyone at this year’s Farmfest show! Don’t miss any of the great special events, education sessions, and family-friendly activities taking place on-site.
PorkBridge is aimed at those who own, manage or work in swine grow-finish facilities. Six sessions are offered on the first Thursday of every other month throughout the year. All sessions start at 11:30 a.m. Central Time and last a maximum of 60 minutes, which includes time for questions. Cost is $125 for the series, covering supporting materials and …
