Working in agriculture during winter months can be physically demanding and extremely dangerous! The UMASH Farm Safety Check is a quick review to identify and fix potential hazards before they cause harm. Farm Safety Check focuses on different topics, offering checklists and tips to help identify hazards, along with resources to remedy any problems.

Looking for more safety tips for working in cold weather? Check out this article from the University of Minnesota Extension: Working Safely on the Farm in Cold Weather

Did you know every 2 seconds someone in America needs a blood transfusion? The month of January is designated as National Blood Donor Month in the United States. Due to holiday celebrations, inclement weather, and cold and flu season, the winter months are often a time of reduced donations and an increased risk for blood shortages.

This month is designated to celebrate blood donors during this critical time and reminds people of the importance of donating blood.

How can you help ensure this life-saving resource is readily available to patients?

1. Donate blood, find a location to give blood, and schedule your life-saving donation appointment today.
2. Promote National Blood Donor Month using the promotional handbook designed by ADRP that has everything you need to take part in this month and recognize the blood donors who are making a difference in your community.

The AgriStress Helpline was launched back in February 2022 in 5 states - Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming. Since then, the line has expanded services to include Connecticut, Oregon, Montana, Colorado, and Washington. The last three were just opened in the past three months! We look forward to expanding the helpline to one day offer national coverage to all US States and Territories.

The AgriStress Helpline is a crisis and resource line for individuals working in agriculture, forestry, logging, and fishing. It is available by call with translation in 160 languages and by text in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Call or text today at 833-897-2474.

For more information, visit the AgriStress Helpline webpage.

In this most recent episode of Talking Total Farmer Health, our podcast host Linda Emanuel speaks with Dr. Aaron Yoder from the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Public Health about farm safety tips for animal handling and needlestick prevention. Whether or not you work with animals, it's worth giving a listen to - some lessons apply across industries, and are useful to keep in mind even if you're just an agritourist or visiting a petting zoo.

To listen to the latest episode, visit our website or on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - make sure to subscribe so that you to get notified when our episodes are released!

Each year, Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

What better way to show your support of FFA than to get involved in FFA Week? Whether it’s in person, on the phone or via social media, be sure to share your FFA stories during #FFAweek!

Learn more about how to participate in FFA week here.

SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming FREE Webinar Series

The Carle Center for Rural Health & Farm Safety is hosting a webinar series designed to create a place for women in agriculture to understand the risks, needed protection, and supervision for tasks performed by youth on farms.

This project is designed to shift the mindset and behavior of parents and grandparents, leading to safer and healthier lives for our farm youth and those who visit and work on farms. While the target of this work will be women who serve as family influencers, the materials will be suitable for all adult family members.

Registration is available here.

REGISTRATION OPEN: AgrAbility National Training Workshop

The AgrAbility National Training Workshop is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Earlybird pricing ends on February 23, and registration closes on March 18. Register here today!

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: ISASH 2024 Conference

The International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH) invites abstract submissions for the 2024 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon (June 17 - 20).

Research abstracts:

• Standard oral presentations (15 minutes, Deadline: Feb. 2)
• Program and research posters (Deadline: March 1)



Colloquium/Panel abstracts: (Deadline: Feb. 2)

•  50 minutes, include 3-4 speakers, plus a discussion leader or 1-3 facilitators and interactive components and active engagement from attendees
• Presentations should tie together themes, but not components of the same project or line of inquiry
• Should include interactive components and active engagement from attendees

Click here for more information.