State of the Science

Join us at the 2023 State of the Science in Gainesville, FL on March 6-7! State of the Science is an opportunity for scholars to gather and share stories of strength from past climate events as we work to build resilient foundations at the intersection of health and safety in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry.

A poster session and welcome reception will be held on March 6 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET, followed by a full day of presentations on March 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Click the image below to navigate to the 2023 State of the Science webpage. 

Past Meetings

  • 2021 Pathways to Health Equity in Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry

    The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety hosted the 2021 State of the Science Meeting focused on Pathways to Health Equity in Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Hosted by the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) headquartered at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, the annual State of the […]

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  • 2020 Global Pandemics and the Agricultural Workforce: Research and Policy Implications

    The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety hosted the  2020 State of the Science Meeting focused on Global Pandemics and the Agricultural Workforce: Research and Policy Implications on Friday, Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, 2020. The meeting was delivered via Zoom. Hosted by the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) headquartered at the […]

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  • 2019 Stress and Resilience Among Agricultural Workers in Vulnerable Rural Communities

    The SCCAHS Stress and Resilience Among Agricultural Workers in Vulnerable Rural Communities State of the Science Meeting was held on September 26-27, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Those who work in agriculture face many stressors, including financial uncertainty, family and relationships issues, social isolation, disaster, accidental injury, and acute and chronic diseases, that can affect […]

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  • 2018 Heat-related Illness State of the Science Meeting

    The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) Heat Related Illness State of the Science Meeting was held on October 25-26 in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Don CeSar Hotel. The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) put together a slate of esteemed speakers on the topic of heat related illness, showcasing research at the intersections of […]

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