AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAgriSafe has long been a trusted voice in the health and safety of the people who feed the world, and we’re excited to bring that to you in a new format. Tune in every month to hear the latest from health and safety experts in agriculture. Together we’ll tackle the safety issues important to the producers and ag workers.
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Finding Resiliency During Financial Strain
March 01, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBContent advisory: This episode covers some sensitive issues on mental health including discussion of suicide. Check out the 19 minute documentary, Muckville, for free on Hudsy! Check out the USDA's Financial Resources for Farmers - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ - Directed by Laura Siegel Hosted by Linda Eman...
How Ergonomic Technology Can Improve Farm Safety
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWe are using the term "ergonomic technology" to encompass any tool (physical or digital) that enables someone to better accomplish their tasks, including assistive technology and wearable technology. Resources: Check out AgrAbility's Assistive Technology page for guidelines and resources fo assitive tech on the farm Check out the New Technologies for Ag Extension website Check out this list of mobile apps for agricultural safety and health Search this list of assistive tech funding res...
Farm Safety Tips for Animal Handling
January 01, 2024 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBResources: Find your local ag extension office – follow the link for your state and select the county that is closest to you! They are there to help you out, don’t hesitate to contact them with questions. - UofA Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines – many helpful guides for all types of ag work, including animal handling and relevant tasks. – NFMC & NCCRAHS Needlestick Prevention resources – fact sheets, videos, and more about needlestick prevention. – UMASH Right from the Start – check o...
Latino and Hispanic Farmworker Health
December 01, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBCheck out the following sites: CRT, Community Restorative Training, which is a culturally responsive stress reduction and mental wellness program, designed to support the Latino Community and its multicultural allies. It combines education with guided practices including breathing patterns, meditation and mindfulness techniques, and restorative movements. Rural Mind's comprehensive list of Mental Health Resources AgriSafe's Mental Health Resources and Webinars - If you are interested...
Veteran Farmers: Resources and Beekeeping
November 01, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBHeroes to Hives – based out of Michigan but it is national The Farmer Veteran Coalition Homegrown by Heroes FV Fellowship ATERA IT resources for veterans NCAT Armed to Farm - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ - Directed by Laura Siegel Hosted by Linda Emanuel Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices...
Farm Stress, Success, and Your Family
October 01, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBCheck out these resources: AgriSafe's Webinar with Michele Payn on "Protecting Your Brain from Stress" - make a free Learning Lab account and "register" to access!) USDA's Free Farm Mediation Services - find the free resource for your state and reach out! WebMD's article on "Ways to Manage Stress" - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.ag...
HR Management Yields Results
September 01, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMSU Ag Extension has a lot of helpful fact sheets regardless of what state you live in! Check them out at the links below: MSU's Farm Labor & Human Resources MSU's Farm Stress Program Stan Moore et al.'s research discussed in this episode - Check out our 10 free webinars for National Farm Safety and Health Week: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/ - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/n...
Bonus Episode: Zoonotic Diseases
August 15, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 31.8 MBIf you work or live around farm animals, you should listen to this podcast episode! This episode gives surface level info on zoonotic diseases - what they are, the most common ones found in the US, how you can get them, how you can prevent getting them, and more! We also point out some important information for expecting mothers, or women who may become pregnant, and work around animals! Check out AgriSafe's free resources on zoonotic diseases: Zoonotic Disease in Agriculture (PDF, click "...
Rural Telehealth - Part 2 of 2
August 01, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBHere are some relevant telehealth resources: Telehealth basics Getting help accessing telehealth Health centers provide services regardless of patients’ ability to pay and services are charged on a sliding fee scale - use this tool to find health centers that offer telehealth - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ - ...
Rural Telehealth - Part 1 of 2
July 01, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBHere are some relevant telehealth resources: Telehealth basics Getting help accessing telehealth Health centers provide services regardless of patients’ ability to pay and services are charged on a sliding fee scale - use this tool to find health centers that offer telehealth If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Direc...
Youth Stressors and Mental Wellness
June 01, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBCheck out these resources: Webinar: Farm Youth Mental Health: What We Know and How to Help Interactive learning module for youth: Cultivating a Healthy Mind Website: Mindfulness for Teens Website: Useful tips for teens on a variety of topics Website: Youth health and safety on the farm PDF: Helplines and Websites for Youth / Teens If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View...
Hearing Loss
May 01, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAre you missing out on conversations? All farmers and ranchers are at risk for hearing loss due to their exposures to noises and chemicals and solvents on their farm - and as we age, everyone loses their hearing ability to some degree. Listen to this episode to hear more info on hearing loss, what its like, and how to prevent it. Also check out some of these resources: AgriSafe's resource page on Hearing Loss Prevention CDC's page on Better Hearing and Speech month The American Speech-L...
Total Farmer Health Model
April 01, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBCheck out the NIOSH Total Worker Health® approach here: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/twh/totalhealth.html Check out AgriSafe's Total Farmer Health® (TFH) model here: https://www.agrisafe.org/total-farmer-health/, and click on each health icon on the TFH model for more info and resources! If you're a healthcare professional, check out FarmResponse®: https://www.agrisafe.org/courses/farm-response/ Here are AgriSafe's Health Topics: https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare-archive/ If you are int...
Women in Agriculture
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLinks: Women in Ag annual conference: https://wia.unl.edu/conference Mental Health Innovations Exchange: https://www.agrisafe.org/mental-health-innovations-exchange/ Women in Ag Health Topic from AgriSafe: https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/women/ If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Script Arranged by Laura Siege...
Bonus Episode: Women for the Land from American Farmland Trust
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBTo learn more about Nicole's work, visit American Farmland Trust and learn about the Women for the Land project. Support of this podcast on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is due to the generous support of ButcherBox. We want to extend a special thanks to our sponsors and partners, who make our work possible through their dedication and funding. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/event...
Sleep and Your Health
February 01, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB30 Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep: go.unl.edu/sleeptips Hear more from Susan Harris in her 2020 webinar, Sleepless in America. If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Script Arranged by Laura Siegel Hosted by Carey Portell Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Susan Harris
The National AgrAbility Project
January 01, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThroughout this episode, you might hear the mention of “VR” – this stands for vocational rehabilitation. VR is rehab assistance for individuals with mental or physical disabilities, to help them with employment and to increase their independence. To access AgrAbility’s assistive technology database, visit their digital toolbox (click on “view by category” or “search” to start exploring). Find out if your state has an AgrAbility project or affiliate, by using this interactive map. Read N...
Concerns for Older Adults Working in Agriculture
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBGeriatric medicine focuses on healthcare for adults over the age of 65, and falls are a common and serious health concern for this population. Falls are often multifactorial, usually associated with a decline in someone’s cognitive or physical ability. Every year, more than 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall at least once, but less than half tell their healthcare providers. The most effective way to lower fall risk is to have a fall screening with a healthcare provider and to come up wi...
Health Insurance
November 01, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSign up for or renew your plan at the health insurance marketplace via healthcare.gov! Call 800-318-2516 to get assistance navigating the health insurance marketplace! Find additional resources and materials from the University of Delaware or the University of Maryland (Health Insurance 4 U, Smart Choice, Smart Use). You can also take this quick health insurance literacy course! Read this article to find more facts and statistics about farmer's health insurance and childcare challenges. ...
Food in the Field
October 01, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBLearn more about Food in the Field, sign up for their newsletter, and get some field friendly recipes! Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Script Arranged by Laura Siegel Hosted by Carey Portell Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Hannah Guenther and Tara Dunker
Mental Health Resources for Farmers
September 01, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBRegister for National Farm Safety and Health Week. National resources mentioned in the episode: Rural Realities podcast, episode on mindfulness 211 The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) The Emergency Assistance For Livestock, Honeybees, And Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) The Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) The Emergency Loan Program The Disaster Set-Aside Program The Emergency Conservation Program The Emergency Forest Res...
Respiratory Health
August 01, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBRegister for National Farm Safety and Health Week. Find NIOSH approved PPE, including for respiratory health. Use the AgriSafe Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide to find the right mask for the job. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Created by AgriSafe Network with support from the National Library Of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UG4LM012345. The con...
Youth Safety on the Farm
July 01, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBVisit Cultivate Safety to learn more about youth injuries on the farm. View the Youth Work Guidelines too! Contact the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety here. Learn more about AgriSafe's Invest In Your Health program. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Script Arranged by Laura Siegel Hosted by Carey Portell Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Chris...
Grain Bin Safety
June 01, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBSee the Grain Weevil in action! Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Script Arranged by Laura Siegel Hosted by Carey Portell Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Michael Arens, Dan Neenan, Chad Johnson
Mental Health
May 01, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBView AgriSafe's Mental Health Resources in the AgriSafe Health Hub: https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/mental-health/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Script Arranged by Laura Siegel Hosted by Carey Portell Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Dr. Adam Kantrovich, Bryan Moes, and Galen Lee
Tick Borne Diseases
April 01, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThanks to Adina Bercowicz, Founder and Executive Director of LymeTV, for joining us! Visit her website lymetv.org to see resources and learn more. Reach out to LymeTV at [email protected]. Here are Adina's tips for preventing tick bites: put your clothes in the dryer wear clothing treated with permethrin spray your skin with a skin-safe, EPA approved tick-repellent wear socks over pants, tuck in your shirt do a daily, thorough check of your body for ticks every day when you come home Le...
Heirs' Property
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBLearn more about Heirs' Property from the USDA's https://www.nal.usda.gov/farms-and-agricultural-production-systems/heirs-property (National Agricultural Library) and their https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/gtr/gtr_srs244.pdf (Forest Service Southern Research Station). https://www.deere.com/en/stories/featured/leap/ (Learn more about the LEAP Coalition at John Deere.) https://medlineplus.gov/stress.html (Learn how stress, such as the financial and relationship stress that can be caused by heir...
Heirs’ Property
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBLearn more about Heirs' Property from the USDA's National Agricultural Library and their Forest Service Southern Research Station. Learn more about the LEAP Coalition at John Deere. Learn how stress, such as the financial and relationship stress that can be caused by heirs' property, impacts your health from the National Library of Medicine. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ Created by Agri...
Anhydrous Ammonia
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBDan Neenan is the Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. Email him at [email protected]. See their full list of trainings. Register for the February 24th webinar or watch the recording. Learn about eye protection for work including anhydrous ammonia application from the National Farm Medicine Center. Read more about Personal Protective Equipment from AgriSafe. Read more about Pesticide and Chemical Safety from AgriSafe. Read a report on the impact of an anhydr...
Gratitude
January 01, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBLearn More Read about some ways to practice gratitude from the National Institute of Health. Read research showing that gratitude practices is one of the therapy steps most likely to be completed by rural residents receiving mental health services at free medical fairs. Rural Wellness from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln "The Health Benefits of Gratitude" from PIH Health Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org...
Alcohol Use in Agriculture
December 01, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHear more from Dr. Chasek in the webinar Agriculture and Alcohol Use on December 8th. Continuing Education is available for live attendees or those who listen to the recording from the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety. For more information: Read about the impact of alcohol on the body and standard drink sizes, alcohol use disorder, and treatment for alcohol use disorder from MedlinePlus. Find treatment options from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism usi...
Ivermectin
November 01, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBFor more information on Ivermectin: Ivermectin medication information in both tablet and topical forms from MedlinePlus Debunking COVID-19 Myths from Mayo Clinic Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19 from the FDA Statement from Merck on use of Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment Ivermectin Fact Sheet from AgriSafe For more info on COVID-19 vaccine development: Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments from the FDA Vaccine Development – 10...
Welcome to AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health Podcast!
October 29, 2021 14:00 - 33 seconds - 511 KBWelcome to the Talking Total Farmer Health podcast from AgriSafe Network. At AgriSafe we work to protect the people that feed the world by supporting the health and safety professionals assuring access to preventative services for farm families and the agricultural community. To see more from AgriSafe, including webinars and our newsletter, visit www.agrisafe.org.