2026 - 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 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.sccahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png 2026 - Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety https://www.sccahs.org 32 32 Farm Security and National Resilience: Public Perceptions and Opportunities for Extension https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/farm-security-and-national-resilience-public-perceptions-and-opportunities-for-extension/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:23:21 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=11909 This webinar will include an overview of the United States Department of Agriculture National Farm Security Action Plan and explore how the public views farm security and its role in national resilience, highlighting key findings from a 2025 survey of southeastern U.S. residents. Results reveal that while more than half of respondents are unfamiliar with the term […]

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]]> This webinar will include an overview of the United States Department of Agriculture National Farm Security Action Plan and explore how the public views farm security and its role in national resilience, highlighting key findings from a 2025 survey of southeastern U.S. residents. Results reveal that while more than half of respondents are unfamiliar with the term “farm security,” concern related to animal-borne diseases is high. Participants will learn which threats the public prioritizes, including agroterrorism and water shortages, and which investments they support, such as rural infrastructure. Join us to better understand public opinion and how it can inform Extension outreach, education, and policy conversations.

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]]> Understanding New World Screwworm (NWS): Biology, Risks, and Response https://www.sccahs.org/webinars/understanding-new-world-screwworm-nws-biology-risks-and-response/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:30:14 +0000 https://www.sccahs.org/?post_type=webinars&p=11903 Join us for an informative webinar exploring the biology, history, and ongoing research surrounding the New World Screwworm (NWS). This session brings together experts from the University of Florida and the Southern Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) to share key insights on an emerging issue. Dr. Edwin Burgess will provide a comprehensive overview of NWS, […]

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]]> Join us for an informative webinar exploring the biology, history, and ongoing research surrounding the New World Screwworm (NWS). This session brings together experts from the University of Florida and the Southern Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) to share key insights on an emerging issue.

Dr. Edwin Burgess will provide a comprehensive overview of NWS, including its life cycle and biological traits, historical outbreaks and impacts, disease progression in affected animals, and available treatment options. He will also discuss eradication efforts and highlight the University of Florida’s role in surveillance, response, and ongoing research related to NWS. Dr. Nargiza Ludgate will introduce her upcoming NWS scenario modeling project conducted through SCCAHS, outlining the purpose and goals of this work. 

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