Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida | July 17, 2024 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is an emerging public health concern for agricultural workers in various regions within the subtropics and tropics. The pathologic mechanisms leading to this form of nephropathy remain a mystery, but the process appears to be multifactorial. Join this webinar to learn about an ongoing research project investigating the […]
Effectiveness and Implementation of Pain Self-Management for Horticulture Workers | June 4, 2024 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
While low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent and potentially disabling, few intervention studies to mitigate LBP have been conducted in physically demanding agriculture settings and no studies have specifically addressed the needs of horticulture workers. Evidence from previous work indicated a high incidence of opioid use attributed to work-related injury or stress. In this […]
Enhancing Pesticide Safety Through 360° Videos in the Gear Up for Ag! Program | May 15, 2024 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
Young adults working in agriculture will likely face new challenges related to climate change, such as wearing PPE in hot conditions or modifying chemical inputs to address shifting conditions. This raises the importance of agricultural workers being able to interpret PPE from pesticide labels, don/doff PPE correctly, and store and care for it. In this […]
Advancing Agricultural Health and Safety: Insights from the NC Agromedicine Institute | April 17, 2024 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is a University of North Carolina inter-institutional institute dedicated to identifying and addressing the health and safety risks of farmers, foresters, fishermen, their families, and communities in North Carolina. With a goal to reduce injury and illness, the Center conducts research that leads to practical solutions and develops effective educational […]
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 […]
Images of Recovery: An interactive webinar and discussion on community recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Idalia | February 15, 2024 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Past experience and literature have shown that impacts from natural disasters can affect long-term recovery in communities, including the personal, social, behavioral, and mental health aspects of daily life. In this upcoming webinar, Dr. Angie Lindsey will share information about an upcoming photovoice research project aimed at addressing long-term recovery needs that are integral in […]
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 […]