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AgriSafe in Action Newsletter
May 2023 Edition
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
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Did you know that May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month?
This spotlight provides the perfect opportunity for you to take a moment to reflect on how your organization helps to spread mental health resources and information to individuals in your community. If you find that your organization is lacking, make time to develop a strategy!
We know that rural communities face many barriers in accessing resources when it comes to caring for their mental wellness. This year the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with the More Than Enough campaign! It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together and remember the inherent value we each hold (no matter our diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability). Learn more about how you can get involved!
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AgriSafe Team Member Earns BSN |
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Congratulations to AgriSafe's Community Health Director, Linda Emanuel, for earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Midland University RN to BSN program! We are so proud of Linda and her accomplishments! She is passionate and dedicated, and a true asset to our team. We look forward to seeing all of the wonderful work that she will achieve with her new credentials!
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Seeking DEIA Advisory Council Members |
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We are extending the deadline for applications for our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Advisory Council, to ensure representation from LQBTQIA+ and Indigenous populations until filled. Information regarding the volunteer description, expectations, and DEI Advisory Council Application can be found here.
Those with questions about the DEIA Advisory Council can contact Knesha Rose-Davison at krose@agrisafe.org.
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National Farmworker Women's Health Week |
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National Farmworker Women’s Health Week (NFWHW) is a public awareness campaign aimed at increasing public consciousness and understanding of the health risks female farmworkers and their families face from working in the fields.
NFWHW will be celebrated from May 14-20, 2023. More information is available here.
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Talking TFH® Podcast: Hearing Loss
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Are you, or a loved one, missing out on conversations? All farmers and ranchers are at risk for hearing loss due to their exposure to noises, chemicals, and solvents on their farms - and as we age, everyone loses their hearing ability to some degree.
The CDC declared May as Better Hearing and Speech Month, so in this month’s Talking Total Farmer Health, you will hear from Jan Moore, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP, professor of Communication Disorders with the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and our host Linda Emanuel. Tune in to find out more about how hearing loss can affect your life as well as some prevention strategies!
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National Lyme Disease Awareness |
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May is also National Lyme Disease Awareness month. Unless it gets very cold in your area (lower than 14 degrees Fahrenheit), ticks don't take a break for Winter. But, with the weather warming up, and outdoor work and activities increasing, tick bite occurrences exponentially rise. Ticks are tiny and easy to miss, so it is important to share facts about Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses, to help educate friends and family and prevent more cases.
An estimated 476,000 people contract Lyme disease in the United States each year - and while some cases are diagnosed and resolved within several weeks of treatment, many times treatment is delayed and individuals experience long-term symptoms. In addition, misdiagnosis of Lyme disease results in lack of treatment, which can also lead to other complications. So do your part and take five minutes to educate yourself on symptoms of tick borne diseases as well as preventative measures to help reduce the burden of Lyme disease.
A great place to start is our Talking About Ticks: Lyme Disease webinar, available for free on the AgriSafe Learning Lab! For additional information on Lyme disease click here, and for information on other tick borne diseases and prevention, click here.
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FREE Webinar
Best Practices in the Detection and Monitoring of Pesticide Exposure
Thursday, June 15, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
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AgriSafe is proud to join the HHS Office of Minority Health in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage month, a celebration of AA and NHPI individuals and communities in the United States.
We would like to acknowledge and thank AA and NHPI farmers and their ancestors, who helped spearhead agricultural policy and labor changes in the US, and helped us diversify our crops and how we cultivate the land.
According to the 2017 US Census of Agriculture, there are 5,296 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander producers in the US, with around 4,341 farms (source). Asian American producers account for 25,310 of US producers, with around 18,228 farms, and over 52% of Asian-operated farms produce specialty crops (source). These numbers do not include aquaculture, fishing, forestry, or logging!
It is important to note that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders experienced pronounced racial violence and social injustice in US from the 1870's through the 1950's.
History impacts the social, cultural, and economic contexts that directly influence health and wellness. When we serve agricultural populations, it is important to understand the historical determinants of health that might act as barriers to receiving care. Click here to learn how we can work together to advance Better Health Through Better Understanding for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
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Upcoming Events in Agriculture |
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National Farm Safety and Health Week: September 17-23 |
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Daily topics:
- Monday, September 18 - Equipment & Rural Roadway Safety
- Tuesday, September 19 - Health & Wellness
- Wednesday, September 20 - Priority Populations
- Thursday, September 21 - Confined Spaces
- Friday, September 22 - Brain Health
CALL FOR PRESENTERS!
AgriSafe is seeking webinar presenters for the 2023 National Farm Safety and Health Week. Content should be geared toward a broad audience including agricultural health and safety professionals, Extension staff, doctors, nurses, and anyone working with or in the agricultural community.
More information:
- AgriSafe will host two webinars each day from September 18 - 22 (Monday - Friday)
- The presentations will occur LIVE at 11 AM and 1 PM Central Daylight Time
- Presentations should include about 45 minutes of content with the remaining time for discussion and questions.
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The deadline to apply is June 2, 2023.
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Bemidji State University Indigenous Nursing Conference: June 29-30 |
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2023 ISASH Annual Conference: June 18-21 |
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Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals |
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This course is designed to examine key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Experts will present course material relevant to those working in healthcare, public health, education, and safety professions.
You may choose to participate in any or all of the three sessions (in-person or virtually). The live stream sessions will be delivered via Zoom.
- Session A: Agricultural Health, July 18 - 19, 2023
- Session B: Agricultural Safety and Prevention, July 20 - 21, 2023
- Session C: Special Topics, online modules available July 18 - August 18, 2023
This course is offered free of charge. Registration is required, and the deadline to register is July 11, 2023. More information is available here.
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