Evidence-based Approaches to Support Mental Health in Agriculture: Insights from Florida’s Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey | September 3 @ 3 P.M. EDT
Mental health challenges have become of growing concern for farmers and those involved in agriculture. This webinar will discuss top insights from a recent survey conducted to address farmer mental health in Florida. Attendees will hear about statewide trends for stress and other mental health outcomes, key stressors, and recommended strategies for support. Mind Your Melon Foundation […]
Agriculture Ergonomic and Biomechanics Research: Wearables and Exoskeletons | August 13 @ 1 P.M. EDT
Musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) remain the leading cause of work-related injuries among agricultural workers. This webinar will highlight recent advancements in agricultural ergonomics research, including the use of wearable sensor technologies, evaluation of exoskeletons for injury prevention, and innovative, worker-led intervention strategies developed in collaboration with commercial fishermen. Registration is required to attend.
Exertional Heat Stroke Considerations in a Warming Climate | August 6 @ 1 P.M. EDT
This presentation will focus on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of exertional heat stroke as it relates to athletes, laborers, and warfighters. This webinar will also provide attendees with information on heat-related illness resources. Registration is required to attend this webinar.
Update on Avian Flu (Influenza H5N1) and Biosecurity Protocols | June 9 @ 1 p.m. EDT
This webinar updates attendees on avian flu’s (influenza H5N1) spread and impact. IFAS Extension faculty will also provide an update of the biosecurity protocols implemented in spring fairs and livestock expos.
Charting the Course: Sleep Studies in America’s Fisheries | July 11 @ 11 A.M. EDT
In this presentation, Julie Sorensen, Ph.D., director of the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing in Cooperstown, NY, will give an overview of a “proof of concept” study examining the impacts of sleep deprivation in U.S. commercial fisheries. With so little known about sleep deprivation and the intersection of health […]
H5N1 Update and Developing Biosecurity Protocols | February 27 @ 10 a.m. ET
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 poses a significant threat to the agriculture industry. This webinar updates attendees on H5N1’s spread and impact. Attendees will also hear from UF/IFAS Extension faculty on Extension faculty’s response to H5N1 and biosecurity protocols being recommended at fairs and livestock expos.
Using a One Health Approach for H5N1 Response in Agriculture Settings | November 7 @ 11:00 a.m. ET
The emergence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 poses a significant threat to the agriculture industry. The One Health approach, which is an interdisciplinary framework for addressing complex health issues, can enhance the response to H5N1 (avian influenza) outbreaks in agricultural settings. In this webinar, Dr. Benjamin Anderson will present how this interdisciplinary strategy […]
New Podcast- Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 2
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, two speakers from the meeting reconvene to share a conversation about innovative rural health […]
Exploring the Significance of Agroforestry and Regenerative Agriculture in Farmers’ Health and Risk of Zoonotic Disease | October 23 @ 11:00 a.m. ET
Two large drivers for the emergence of zoonotic infectious diseases over the past century are land use changes and agricultural intensification. Further, with 36% of emerging infectious zoonotic diseases linked to livestock, understanding these dynamics is crucial for the health of agricultural workers and the broader community. In this webinar, Dr. Amy Vittor will share […]
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 […]
