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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
Update on Avian Flu (Influenza H5N1) and Biosecurity Protocols | June 9, 2025 @ 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
Charting the Course: Sleep Studies in America’s Fisheries | July 11, 2025 @ 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
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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

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.