AgriSafe in Action Newsletter
October 2023 Edition
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Meet Our Fall Intern Kiara Ainsworth |
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AgriSafe is excited to introduce our newest fall intern, Kiara Ainsworth! She is a third-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy student (OTD) attending the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with an anticipated graduation date of April 2024. She has an interest in mental health and neurology. The focus of her internship will be on work surrounding veteran's health including promoting education and decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health. |
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Get Your Flu Vaccine Today |
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A flu vaccine doesn’t always prevent the flu, but it can reduce the wildest symptoms: it can reduce the risk of serious illness and flu-related hospitalization. If you are interested in getting the flu vaccine, ask your primary care physician or check your local pharmacy for availability!
For the best protection against the flu this season, the CDC recommends that you get your flu vaccine by the end of October. Learn more about how you can best protect yourself and those you care about by visiting the CDC's About the Flu webpage. #FightFlu
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National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW) Recordings Are Now Available! |
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The NFSHW webinar recordings are currently available for FREE in the AgriSafe Learning Lab! You will need to create a free guest account to view the recordings.
For more information, click on the webinar titles below:
Currently just the English versions are available in the Learning Lab. Stay tuned, we will release the Spanish audio-translation versions on YouTube soon!
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Talking TFH® Podcast:
Farm Stress, Success, and Your Family
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Did you know that your stress levels can affect the success of your farm? In this month's episode of Talking Total Farmer Health, Dr. Remmington Rice from MSU Extension joins Linda, diving into important skills including how to identify and manage stressors, and how to keep healthy relationships with family that works with you on the farm.
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Importance of Foot Health in Agriculture
Wednesday, November 1
12 pm - 1 pm CST
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Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Deeper Dive
Wednesday, November 29
12 pm - 1 pm CST
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Wednesday, November 15
1 pm - 2:30 pm CST
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Pacific Logging Congress' Live In-Woods Show
Abigail Kahrs, Program Coordinator, and Knesha Rose-Davison, Public Health and Equity Director, exhibited at the Pacific Logging Congress’ 9th Live In-Woods Show in Vail, Washington! Abby and Knesha presented on the importance of protecting loggers from musculoskeletal disorders and tickborne illnesses. At the event, they got to see the logging industry in action, they got to test their skills in cross-sawing logs, and they gained insight into upcoming safety concerns for the industry. This new insight will inform what topics AgriSafe will address in our future forestry and logging trainings!
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Iowa Rural Health Association Conference
The Iowa Rural Health Association Conference in Marshalltown, IA was held on October 18 and provided a great opportunity for AgriSafe to share our mission and educational resources with the 75 healthcare leaders in attendance!
The attendees indicated that the Nurse Scholar program and FarmResponse training were a perfect fit with the professional development efforts in rural Iowan healthcare. It is also worth noting that women’s health and safety in agriculture was repeatedly discussed! Check out AgriSafe's women's health resources here.
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Leman Swine Conference
The 2023 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, an annual educational event for the global swine industry, was held in St Paul, MN from September 16 - 19. Each year hundreds of participants from over 20 countries attend the conference, including swine veterinarians and other professionals working in swine production and animal health management. AgriSafe's Total Farmer Health Coach, Charlotte Halverson, presented "A Culture of Mental Wellness- Let’s Get Talking" - thank you to the National Pork Board for sponsoring this presentation!
In light of the increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and death by suicide in the veterinarian industry, the conferences focus was on mental health resources and programs. AgriSafe also shared resources focusing on the total health and wellness of swine industry workers and the professionals that care for their livestock. The impact of de-population due to foreign animal diseases was a major topic. We are grateful to the national Pork Check-Off program and the CS-CASH NIOSH Center for assistance in producing our Foreign Animal Diseases & Farmers’ Mental Health resource - check it out here!
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Call for Nominations - AgriSafe Board of Directors |
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AgriSafe’s Board of Directors includes individuals with diverse work, life, social, and educational backgrounds so that it can make well-rounded decisions that strengthen the mission of AgriSafe.
Nominations for our Board of Directors are now open! This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity to make a difference in the world of agricultural health and safety. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Applications are due November 20, 2023. For more information, click here.
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CS-CASH Pilot/Feasibility Projects
Program Request for Proposals
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Do you have a great idea for a project that can lead to the development of new and creative agricultural safety and health research, prevention, intervention, outreach, education, or evaluation? If so, please consider submitting a pilot grant application to the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) Pilot/Feasibility Projects Program. See this PDF for details.
Maximum of $20,000 per project (18-month time frame)
Release date: October 10, 2023
Letter of intent due date: November 10, 2023
Proposal due date: December 20, 2023
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USDA's Beginning Farming and Ranching Virtual Training Webinar for Transitioning Service
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Date: October 31 - November 1, 2023 (9 AM - 3:30 PM CT)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a unique training opportunity tailored to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. This free, two-day webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities, programs, and services available to those interested in their journey in farming and ranching. Participants will explore the essentials required to start a career in farming and ranching and learn how to connect with USDA programs and services.
The webinar sessions will be recorded and shared on the USDA Veterans website.
For more information or to request any special accommodations, email Veterans@usda.gov.
Registration is available here!
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Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Date: November 8 - 9, 2023
Youth have always been one of the most important assets in agriculture. With many changes in types of risks, rural communities, family patterns, education and so much more, it is our responsibility to provide kids with a safe place to work and grow.
This year, MRASH will explore that responsibility from many different angles.
Click here for more information or to register. The conference registration deadline is Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
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Save the Date! 2024 AgrAbility National Training Workshop |
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