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Respirator Q & A

What are respirators? How do they differ from cloth and surgical face masks? According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), respirators protect wearers by filtering out specific hazards in the air. Other types of respirators deliver clean air to the wearer. Respirators extend over the nose, mouth, and sometimes the …

2020 FFA Infographic

This infographic is the result of a survey of FFA students that highlights the need for agricultural education.   OPEN PDF

COVID-19 Resources

The outbreak of COVID-19 is rapidly changing, creating a significant challenge for U.S. public health departments, schools, community organizations, agriculture and the overall public. UMASH has compiled a list specific to the Upper Midwest region to address COVID-19 in your state. LEARN MORE

COVID-19 Handwashing Poster

Handwashing isn’t just for visitors on the farm. Learn the 6 steps to flush germs down the drain in order to maintain a safe and healthy working environment. Download our poster and hang it in your workplace to promote cleanliness. VIEW PDF

Cultivating Resilience in Rural Communities Toolkit

The Cultivating Resilience in Rural Communities toolkit was developed to support conversations on stress and mental health in the agricultural community. The toolkit includes a discussion guide, participant worksheet, video and other materials that discussion leaders can use to plan, prepare and host a group conversation on mental health in agriculture …

Customizable Signs and Symptoms of Stress Poster

The Signs and Symptoms of Stress card is also available as an 8.5×11 poster with space for co-branding with your organizations information and resources. If you are interested in this template, please email umash@umn.edu VIEW PDF