New Podcast- Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 1
The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety research, policy, and outreach communication. In this episode, three speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a conversation highlighting the importance of […]
Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida | July 17 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is an emerging public health concern for agricultural workers in various regions within the subtropics and tropics. The pathologic mechanisms leading to this form of nephropathy remain a mystery, but the process appears to be multifactorial. Join this webinar to learn about an ongoing research project investigating the […]
Effectiveness and Implementation of Pain Self-Management for Horticulture Workers | June 4 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
While low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent and potentially disabling, few intervention studies to mitigate LBP have been conducted in physically demanding agriculture settings and no studies have specifically addressed the needs of horticulture workers. Evidence from previous work indicated a high incidence of opioid use attributed to work-related injury or stress. In this […]
Enhancing Pesticide Safety Through 360° Videos in the Gear Up for Ag! Program | May 15 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
Young adults working in agriculture will likely face new challenges related to climate change, such as wearing PPE in hot conditions or modifying chemical inputs to address shifting conditions. This raises the importance of agricultural workers being able to interpret PPE from pesticide labels, don/doff PPE correctly, and store and care for it. In this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
