Young workers aged 18-23 years old contribute significantly to the agricultural workforce and are at risk to occupational health risks, including environmental
Predictors of Best Practices in Farm Air Quality Sampling among Young Producers
Describing the Impact of Daily Exposure to Tetracycline by Dairy Cattle Hoof Trimmers of the Upper Midwest on the Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus can cause bacterial infections that can lead to serious illnesses in humans. Certain occupations such as veterinarians
The Impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on Worker Health and Family Well-being: Implications for Building Resilience
The 2015 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Minnesota (MN) and the Midwest caused significant economic impact. MN lost over 9 million
Tick-borne Disease Risk for Agricultural Workers and their Families in the Midwest
Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are on the rise and are commonly reported in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tick bites through outdoor recreational
Livestock Associated Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Residents of a High Swine Production Area
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a bacteria that commonly colonizes humans, causing infections that lead to mild morbidity (skin lesions), to severe morbidity
Worksite Screening for Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Migrant Agricultural Workers
Accessibility of healthcare services is a major challenge facing agricultural migrant workers (AMW’s) in the United States. Additionally, AMW’s are
Robotic Milker Systems: A Cross-sectional Study Evaluating Farmer Perceptions of Quality of Life on Robotics and Non-Robotics Dairies
This pilot project will create an instrument that will quantitatively and qualitatively assess the variations in injuries on farms with RMS installations.
Worker Health and Safety of an Integrated Poultry and Cropping System
The Main Street Project in Northfield, Minnesota has developed an integrated poultry-cropping system where free range meat chickens live among perennial
Pilot Project to Demystify the Sudden Release of Hydrogen Sulfide During Manure Agitation
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentration in deep-pit swine barns is usually within hundreds of ppb; however, it can easily soar up to hundreds and even thousands
Communication Strategies to Support Agricultural Innovations and Engagement
Our project will identify how agricultural media organizations have covered stockmanship information in the past. We will also investigate the understanding
Occupational Safety and Health Curriculum Development and Training for Minnesota Agricultural Educators
This project will develop occupational safety and health (OSH) based curriculum to deliver to Minnesota agricultural educators that work with farm business
Epigenomic Remodeling Associated Marks in Bronchial Epithelium Upon Exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus Spores
Airborne exposures to fungi (molds) are common in agricultural settings. The results of these studies are likely to be important while considering fungal-exposure
Spheres of Influence: Mapping and Engaging the Institutions that Can Influence Agricultural Safety and Health
This pilot project will develop an instrument that will both qualitatively assess and quantitatively measure the influence that agricultural lenders believe
Pilot Project to Develop Healthy Fair and Petting Zoo Workshops in Minnesota
This project will develop and organize “Healthy Fairs” workshops to educate fair and petting zoo operators about industry best practices for running
Incorporating Worker Safety Programs with Quality Assurance
Incorporating worker safety and health into Quality Assurance programs will help to provide tools to producers and assurances to consumers that the production
Aflatoxin Exposure in the Allergic Lung: Agriculture-Related Health Pilot Project
Agricultural operators/Occupational workers are continuously exposed to a complex mix of chemical, biological, and particulate insults and are at risk
Laying a New Foundation for Engaging Agricultural Media Gatekeepers in Covering Agricultural Safety and Health
This pilot will lay the foundation for expanded and innovative coverage of agricultural safety and health by agricultural media. Findings will guide efforts
Characterization of Shiga-toxin Producing E. coli Infections and Cryptosporidia in South Dakota with Respect to Agricultural Exposures and Other Risk Factors
This project seeks to describe the epidemiology of STEC infections and cryptosporidiosis in South Dakota, with special emphasis on agricultural and animal
Developing Culturally and Linguistically-Appropriate Pesticide/Chemical Education Materials for Hmong Produce Growers
This project proposes to work with Hmong farm families to develop educational materials, compare the effectiveness of various education methodologies,
Exploratory Immunologic Differences in Cord Blood from Infants Born into Farming Environments Compared to Nonfarming Environments in MESA
Cross-sectional studies on cord blood of term newborns found both pre- and post-natal environmental exposures are significantly associated with unique
Design Guidelines for Healthy and Safe Animal Production Building Systems
The project will draft design guidelines for animal housing that through their utilization in the design, construction, and management of these buildings