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SCCAHS Recognized by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE)
SCCAHS is pleased to share our recognition by the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).
The Center’s outreach efforts received top honors in the following categories: Digital-only publishing, issues management campaign, and publications for diverse audiences. Click the buttons below to view the awarded materials:
Upcoming Webinars
Evidence-based Approaches to Support Mental Health in Agriculture: Insights from Florida’s Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey | September 3, 2025 @ 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
Agriculture Ergonomic and Biomechanics Research: Wearables and Exoskeletons | August 13, 2025 @ 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
Center News
SCCAHS Provides Needed Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) is providing needed support and resources to Florida’s farmworkers and fisheries workers during the
Issue Guide: Knowledge and practices to avoid heat-related illness among Hispanic farmworkers along the Florida-Georgia line
Farmworkers who work outdoors and in field crops are at an increased risk of developing heat-related illness (HRI) unless proper preventative measures are taken.