Cultivating Safety and Wellbeing for Children and Youth in Agriculture | February 21, 2024 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
Agriculture is among the most hazardous occupations worldwide and unique in that children and youth account for a percentage of the associated injuries and fatalities. Whether adolescents are actively working or simply present on farms, they can be exposed to unsafe conditions and experience higher rates of injuries and fatalities compared to adolescents in non-agricultural […]
Using Creative, Non-fiction Portraits to Promote Awareness About Migrant Agricultural Workers | February 22, 2023 @ 1 p.m. EST
The U.S. agricultural sector relies heavily on agricultural migrant workers, and many operations in Florida employ (im)migrant labor. Migrant workers have been termed as an invisible workforce and deal with issues such as vulnerable immigration status, housing insecurity, and lack of access to health care. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. Whitney Stone as […]
Virtual Town Hall: Disaster Assistance for Agricultural Workers | November 9, 2022 @ 1 p.m. ET
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many Floridians are still recovering. The agricultural community faces specific challenges when seeking disaster assistance. Join this special virtual town hall event to hear from a panel of experts with the Federal Emergency Management Administration. The town hall will include a moderated discussion on topics, such as assistance available […]