2023 - Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety https://www.sccahs.org Research and education on health and safety in agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:23:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.sccahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png 2023 - Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety https://www.sccahs.org 32 32 It all goes back to trust: A qualitative exploration of extension professionals’ perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines in rural Florida. https://www.sccahs.org/publications/it-all-goes-back-to-trust-a-qualitative-exploration-of-extension-professionals-perceptions-of-covid-19-vaccines-in-rural-florida/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:26:34 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/publications/it-all-goes-back-to-trust-a-qualitative-exploration-of-extension-professionals-perceptions-of-covid-19-vaccines-in-rural-florida/ Work-life balance during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from extension professionals https://www.sccahs.org/publications/work-life-balance-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-insights-from-extension-professionals/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:26:34 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/publications/work-life-balance-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-insights-from-extension-professionals/ The impact of heat exposures on biomarkers of Aki and plasma metabolome among agricultural and non-agricultural workers. https://www.sccahs.org/publications/the-impact-of-heat-exposures-on-biomarkers-of-aki-and-plasma-metabolome-among-agricultural-and-non-agricultural-workers/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:26:32 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/publications/the-impact-of-heat-exposures-on-biomarkers-of-aki-and-plasma-metabolome-among-agricultural-and-non-agricultural-workers/ 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 https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/sccahsnovember23/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:24:30 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9553 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 […]

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]]> 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 adapt management practices to reduce commodity risk and decrease the recovery time following a disturbance.  This talk will present the most recent assessment of climate change impacts for Florida, and will provide examples of how working land sustainability can be increased.  Material for this talk will be derived from current research findings and the just released Fifth National Climate Assessment.

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]]> Building resilience capacity and climate adaptation in the US Caribbean | October 25 @ 1 P.M. Eastern https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/sccahsoctober23/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:23:20 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9525 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 […]

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]]> 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 health and well-being. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Pablo Mendez-Lazaro as he discusses how a changing climate is affecting the people of US Caribbean territories. Dr. Mendez-Lazaro will share how proactive adaptations and interventions can reduce the risks and impacts of climate-sensitive health outcomes.

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]]> AgroClimate: Tools for managing climate risk in agriculture | September 13 @ 11 A.M. Eastern https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/sccahsseptember23/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:09:31 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9503 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 […]

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]]> 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 provides climate information and decision-support tools to help the agriculture industry better cope with risks associated with climate variability and change. Register for the webinar to learn about this innovative web resource.

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]]> Promoting Resilience through SAMHSA’s 8 Domains of Wellness | August 22 @ 1 P.M. EDT https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/august2023/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:50:47 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9461 Wellness is multifaceted. The wellness initiative identifies eight dimensions of wellness as a holistic, strengths-based, and practical approach to increasing resilience and well-being. The dimensions influence one another and affect a person’s overall health and quality of life. Learning about the eight dimensions of wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part […]

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]]> Wellness is multifaceted. The wellness initiative identifies eight dimensions of wellness as a holistic, strengths-based, and practical approach to increasing resilience and well-being. The dimensions influence one another and affect a person’s overall health and quality of life. Learning about the eight dimensions of wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part of your everyday life. Join our upcoming webinar in partnership with Florida AgrAbility and the Florida Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network to learn about wellness strategies to start developing healthy habits that can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health.

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]]> Climate Trends and Variability –Applications to Agriculture in the Southeast | June 6 @ 11 A.M. EDT https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/june_2023_webinar/ Fri, 19 May 2023 17:01:22 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9383 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 […]

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]]> 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 as they apply to Southeast U.S. agricultural production. Zierden is the Florida State Climatologist from the Florida Climate Center, which is the leading authority on climate variability in Florida. Register for the webinar to learn about weather and climate trends related to extreme heat and cold, sea level rise, hurricanes, precipitation, and other factors that impact the stability of the agricultural industry. 

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]]> Wastewater Surveillance as a Public Health Tool for Community Wellbeing | May 18, 2023 @ 11 A.M. EDT https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/wastewater-surveillance-as-a-public-health-tool-for-community-wellbeing-may-18-2023-11-a-m-edt/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:01:23 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9325 Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) uses biological or chemical indicators in sewage for the purpose of public health surveillance to provide information about the health of a community. WBE has been used to measure the prevalence of human viruses at the population level and recent studies have extensively tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Information from these studies […]

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]]> Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) uses biological or chemical indicators in sewage for the purpose of public health surveillance to provide information about the health of a community. WBE has been used to measure the prevalence of human viruses at the population level and recent studies have extensively tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Information from these studies can inform mitigation strategies and policies for communities.

In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. Tara Sabo-Attwood as she shares information from WBE studies for SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in Florida and implications for strategies to reduce viral infections. Furthermore, Dr. Sabo-Attwood will discuss other WBE studies that analyze exposure to different chemical substances, including opioids and pesticides, and associated outcomes that impact urban communities and rural and agricultural regions in the US.

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]]> Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida by Repurposing a Statewide Data Infrastructure for Surveillance | April 26, 2023 @ 1 P.M. EDT https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/april2023webinar/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:56:01 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=9321 Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has emerged as a top health concern for agricultural workers in hot climate zones. While the cause is unknown, the leading hypothesis is that workers in hot climates are subject to repeated heat stress and dehydration. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. William Hogan as he shares […]

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]]> Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has emerged as a top health concern for agricultural workers in hot climate zones. While the cause is unknown, the leading hypothesis is that workers in hot climates are subject to repeated heat stress and dehydration.

In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. William Hogan as he shares his current research to study and improve a large, statewide infrastructure that includes electronic health record (EHR) and administrative claims data to assess the incidence and prevalence of CKDu in Florida. Dr. Hogan will discuss what is known about the data infrastructure focused on agricultural worker surveillance and how that is used to study CKDu in Florida.

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