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The UMASH Resource Database contains a variety of agricultural safety and health resources created by UMASH and our partner organizations. You can search for resources by keyword, category, and tags/topics.   Disponible en español.

These resources are provided for informational and educational purposes only.  The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC, NIOSH, or other funding agencies.

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  • Aging on The Farm

  • Aging on The Farm-image
  • This video addresses the current aging population as it relates to farmers, farm families and workers. The average age of farmers is 58 and many choose to continue to work and live on the farm as it is a way of life. This video highlights:

    Farming and ranching is rated one of the most dangerous and physically demanding occupations in the United States.

    Aging farmers are more vulnerable to injury and illness.
    Agriculture as an occupation presents unique challenges for retired or semi-retired farmers and employees.Rural communities often have limited access to health care.

    The video is intended to bring awareness as a community to the specific issues with aging in rural America. Let’s start the conversation to promote the safety and health of our agricultural neighbors.

  • « Back to Database Search
  • Aging on The Farm

  • Aging on The Farm-image
  • This video addresses the current aging population as it relates to farmers, farm families and workers. The average age of farmers is 58 and many choose to continue to work and live on the farm as it is a way of life. This video highlights:

    Farming and ranching is rated one of the most dangerous and physically demanding occupations in the United States.

    Aging farmers are more vulnerable to injury and illness.
    Agriculture as an occupation presents unique challenges for retired or semi-retired farmers and employees.Rural communities often have limited access to health care.

    The video is intended to bring awareness as a community to the specific issues with aging in rural America. Let’s start the conversation to promote the safety and health of our agricultural neighbors.