Advancing Agricultural Health and Safety: Insights from the NC Agromedicine Institute | April 17 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is a University of North Carolina inter-institutional institute dedicated to identifying and addressing the health and safety risks of farmers, foresters, fishermen, their families, and communities in North Carolina. With a goal to reduce injury and illness, the Center conducts research that leads to practical solutions and develops effective educational […]
Cultivating Safety and Wellbeing for Children and Youth in Agriculture | February 21 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
Agriculture is among the most hazardous occupations worldwide and unique in that children and youth account for a percentage of the associated injuries and fatalities. Whether adolescents are actively working or simply present on farms, they can be exposed to unsafe conditions and experience higher rates of injuries and fatalities compared to adolescents in non-agricultural […]
Images of Recovery: An interactive webinar and discussion on community recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Idalia | February 15 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Past experience and literature have shown that impacts from natural disasters can affect long-term recovery in communities, including the personal, social, behavioral, and mental health aspects of daily life. In this upcoming webinar, Dr. Angie Lindsey will share information about an upcoming photovoice research project aimed at addressing long-term recovery needs that are integral in […]
The state of knowledge regarding climate change and variability impacts on adaptation options for Florida agriculture, forestry and rangelands | November 15 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
As the climate continues to change and become more variable, the working lands of Florida will experience increased production risks from hurricanes, drought, saltwater intrusion, flooding, insect, disease, and wildfire. Additionally, working conditions will likely deteriorate as air temperatures rise. The causes of these stresses are complex, and cannot be easily solved. However, producers can […]
Building resilience capacity and climate adaptation in the US Caribbean | October 25 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Climate change affects human health by altering exposures to extreme events such as heat waves, floods, and droughts and alters persistent environmental conditions such as the quality and safety of air, food, and water. In the US Caribbean, long histories of colonization and systemic inequality have further shaped the ability of the citizens to maintain […]
AgroClimate: Tools for managing climate risk in agriculture | September 13 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
AgroClimate is an innovative web-resource for decision-support and learning about the effects of weather and climate on agriculture. It provides interactive tools and climate information to improve resource use efficiency and to reduce crop production risk associated with climate variability and change. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Clyde Fraisse as he shares about how AgroClimate […]
Promoting Resilience through SAMHSA’s 8 Domains of Wellness | August 22 @ 1 P.M. EDT
Wellness is multifaceted. The wellness initiative identifies eight dimensions of wellness as a holistic, strengths-based, and practical approach to increasing resilience and well-being. The dimensions influence one another and affect a person’s overall health and quality of life. Learning about the eight dimensions of wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part […]
Climate Trends and Variability –Applications to Agriculture in the Southeast | June 6 @ 11 A.M. EDT
Climate trends and variability play an important role in agriculture and the risks faced by producers. Climate predictions and agricultural forecasting provide a critical support structure for the agricultural industry so producers can make informed decisions related to climate variability. In our upcoming webinar, hear from David Zierden as he shares about weather and climate threats […]
Wastewater Surveillance as a Public Health Tool for Community Wellbeing | May 18, 2023 @ 11 A.M. EDT
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) uses biological or chemical indicators in sewage for the purpose of public health surveillance to provide information about the health of a community. WBE has been used to measure the prevalence of human viruses at the population level and recent studies have extensively tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Information from these studies […]
Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida by Repurposing a Statewide Data Infrastructure for Surveillance | April 26, 2023 @ 1 P.M. EDT
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has emerged as a top health concern for agricultural workers in hot climate zones. While the cause is unknown, the leading hypothesis is that workers in hot climates are subject to repeated heat stress and dehydration. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. William Hogan as he shares […]
