Advancing Rural Healthcare – From Lab to Legislation
In a bid to tackle the unique challenges faced by rural communities, the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety recently hosted its 6th annual State of the Science meeting. The event, which brought together esteemed professionals and early investigators, shed light on the pressing issues surrounding rural healthcare policy while showcasing innovative research […]
Florida and the Farm Bill: What you should know
By Jamie FussellFlorida Fruit and Vegetable Association “In my eyes, food security and national security are one and the same.” Florida grower Dustin Grooms shared those words during a recent congressional hearing in Newberry, Florida, on the Farm Bill, a piece of federal legislation that touches almost every American in some way. Farm Bill dates back to […]
UF Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety receives over $7 million in renewal funding
Workers in agriculture, fisheries and forestry are among those at greatest risk nationally for injury and work-related health problems. Additionally, work-related fatalities are nearly seven times higher in these industries compared to all other industries in the United States. With the goal of reducing the incidence and severity of chronic and acute health and safety problems in […]
What’s Next? Understanding the current status of COVID-19 and future projections
While health experts have stated that the United States is turning the corner on the latest surge in the coronavirus pandemic, experts aren’t convinced that the pandemic is completely behind us. On October 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. you are invited to join the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety for […]
Issue Guide: Analyzing Media Coverage of Agricultural Health and Safety Issues
The risks associated with the agriculture industry are very diverse. Developing and disseminating safety communication materials is a challenge faced by agricultural communicators. Researchers from the University of Florida recently conducted a study to describe agricultural health and safety issues discussed in Florida news media during the year 2016. In this study, agricultural health and […]
State of the Science Meeting focused on pregnancy at work to be hosted by Sunshine Education and Research Center
Respected presenters and researchers will discuss topics such as occupational exposures, pesticide metabolism and effects to fetus, pregnancy bias, employment considerations during pregnancy, general maternal health, work-family balance, legal climate, as well as social and cultural issues. To Register: Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Event: Poster Session & Networking […]
UF/IFAS Experts Help Farmers Cope with Mental Stress
When some people think of a farmer, they conjure an image of a stoic, tough-as-nails figure – one who can cope with any hardship. But that’s not always the case, particularly when cold, heat, drought, disease or a natural disaster strikes their crop or cattle. Sometimes, when a farmer or rancher’s livelihood is at stake, […]
SCCAHS announces latest Pilot/Feasibility Program Call for Proposals
SCCAHS The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety(SCCAHS) is part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Agricultural Health and Safety Initiative. SCCAHS explores and addresses the occupational safety and health needs of people working in agriculture, fishing, and forestry in Alabama, Florida, […]
Save the Date: Ag Safety Summit 2020
Title of conference: North American Agricultural Safety Summit, Raising Safety 2020: Cultivating a Culture of Safety. Host: The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America™ (ASHCA), established in 2007, is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is a coalition of agricultural business leaders, producer associations, risk managers and others joining together with safety associations, federal and state […]
Girasole documentary: Facing the Sun
Researchers at Emory University partnered with the Farmworker Association of Florida to conduct collaborative research on heat related illness. This documentary, Facing the Sun, documents the problem of heat illness, the research addressing it, and the goal of working with employers to make workplaces safer. In the video, you will hear from SCCAHS researchers and […]
