AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health

How Community Health Workers Benefit Ag Communities

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Check out AgriSafe's continuing education opportunities for CHW's: https://www.agrisafe.org/courses/chw/

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

Check out the AgriStress Provider Directory: https://directory.agrisafe.org/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Maria Cantu Hines

Why All Healthcare Providers Need to Understand Agricultural Producers

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:

The Total Farmer Health Model
AgriSafe's Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings
AgriSafe's FarmResponse training
AgriSafe's Nurse Scholar training
AgriSafe's PPE resources
AgriSafe's musculoskeletal resources (including yoga and Pilates)

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

Check out the AgriStress Provider Directory: https://directory.agrisafe.org/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Jessi Grote

ATV and UTV Safety in Agriculture

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America – ATV/UTV safety training and resources.

The Cultivate Safety Resource Library – youth safety; you can search the library for ATV/UTV specific resources.

National Farm Safety and Health Week webinars - Sept 22-26!

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

Check out the AgriStress Provider Directory: https://directory.agrisafe.org/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Curt Porterfield

Farm Accidents and Traumatic Injuries - What To Do Before EMS Arrives

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Resources:

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

Check out the AgriStress Provider Directory: https://directory.agrisafe.org/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Robby Rhembrandt

Advice on Keeping Your Retired Farm Parents Active and Happy

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Here are some resources on self-compassion:

Dr. Kristin Neff's website Self-Compassion Practices: Cultivate Inner Peace and Joy - Self-Compassion (activities)
Tara Brach's RAIN-of-Self-Compassion2 resource (PDF)
AgriSafe's podcast episode on Gratitude

Here are resources on mentorship and farm succession:

Check out your state's ag extension programs; many states have mentor-mentee opportunities under their new/beginning farm/ranch programs!
For farmers who don't have successors, the Land Stewardship Project has resources for retiring farmers and landowners that help them continue their farms legacy and values.
AgriSafe's webinar on Training Future Generations of Farmers Through Apprenticeship
AgriSafe's webinar on the Three-Step Process to Farm Succession Planning

Here are useful resources from the National Institute of Aging:

Here is one more resource from AgriSafe - a webinar on "Fall Prevention in Older Adults."

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

Check out the AgriStress Provider Directory: https://directory.agrisafe.org/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Beth Singer

Why You Should Keep Naloxone on the Farm

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Additional resources to check out:

April 22nd FREE Webinar (Noon-1pm CT) Registration: Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid Overdose
SAMHSA's Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit (see page 8 for common Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications available to the public, and page 18 for Appendix 1 and page 19 for Appendix 2)
What is Naloxone? from the National Institute of Health
Recent drug overdose data - Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2003–2023 from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics
Prevent & Protect - This website is a free resource for opioid safety and opioid overdose prevention developed by public health and addiction medicine experts.
The National Harm Reduction Coalition's Naloxone Finder - Harm reduction is a movement to reduce drug-related deaths and harmful consequences of drug use.

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Tara Haskins

Motherhood, Farming, and Invisible Burdens

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Articles mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Becot, Dr. Inwood, and Dr. Budge's article: "The Source of All My Joy and All My Stress": Children and Childcare as Underappreciated Sources of Stress That Affect Farm Women (free to access)
-> Photovoice pictures from the article above^
The University of Georgia article: "A great life, if you can stand it": Stress and farm women.
Majda Černič Istenič's article: Work-life balance on a farm with young children in Slovenia (free to access)

Additional resources to check out:

Tips for farmers to navigate the health insurance marketplace
Mental health resources for farmers
Questions to consider when starting the conversation about childcare in your farm family
Choosing age appropriate farm tasks for youth - check out the "resources" tab, from the National Farm Medicine Center and the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety
The new extension program about integrating childcare and health insurance in farm business planning from Penn State

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Dr. Florence Becot and Dr. Hannah Budge

Announcement - Brief Hiatus

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Talking Total Farmer Health will be taking a break this month but we will be back with an episode on January 1st!

To check out all of our episodes, visit: agrisafe.org/TTFH

To suggest a topic, or leave us feedback, email info@agrisafe.org and include "TTFH Pod" in your title/subject line.

Manure Management and Safety

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Additional resources:

Journal article: Assessing Self-reported Occupational Hazards of Manure Applicators in the Upper Midwest
Farm Safety Manure Management Checklist
Manure spill prevention management
If you have additional questions, you are welcome to reach out to Dr. Erin Cortus at ecortus@umn.edu

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Erin Cortus

One World, One Health

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Check out these One Health Resources:

Did you miss the 2024 National Farm Safety and Health Week webinars? Check them out for free in AgriSafe's Learning Lab - you just need to make an account: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Heather Fowler

Zoonotic Diseases, Vaccines, and You

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0600

The Center for Food Security & Public Health (CFSPH) at Iowa State University - Zoonotic Disease Resources
AgriSafe's Zoonotic Disease Resources page - includes fact sheets and on-demand webinars
The CDC's Farm Animal page, with information on each type of common infectious disease on the farm

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Dusty Odekoven

Announcement - Brief Hiatus

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Talking Total Farmer Health will be taking a break this month but we will be back with an episode on September 1st!

If you're interested in more information on the National Farm Safety and Health Week webinars, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/

All About Ag Youth and Vaping

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0600

To access the sources mentioned in this episode, or for more information, visit:

AgriSafe's Invest in Your Health curriculums
AgriSafe's No Safe Way to Vape train-the-trainer
The National quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW, aka 1-800-784-8669 (if you have never heard of a quitline, check out this article, "Fives Reasons Why Calling a Quitline is a Key to Your Success")
The textline for teens and young adults to quit vaping - text "DITCHVAPE" to 88709
Resources for parents - Parents Against Vaping
The CDC's resources for youth to reject or quit vaping

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Abigail Kahrs

How Farmers Can Beat the Heat This Summer

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Heat-related illnesses should not be taken lightly. Here are some helpful resources, to keep you safe this summer:

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration's (OSHA) page on heat illness prevention which has guides for employers, and tips for workers (including their rights)
California OSHA's heat-related illness prevention page
The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety's page on heat illness prevention
AgriSafe's page on Heat-Related Illnesses including free recordings, flyers, and more

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Teresa Andrews

Heart Health for Farmers

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0600

For more information about heart health and to find free educational resources and tips to prevent heart disease, visit the NHLBI website at www.nhlbi.nih.gov and The Heart Truth® program at www.hearttruth.gov

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Dr. Eric Shiroma and Dr. David Schopfer

A Lens to Understand Farmer Stress

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0600

To check out the study we mentioned in this episode, visit this link: Mental Health in Farming Communities - study by Dawn Garrett-Wright, Catherine Malin, and Susan Jones
Not a farmer? Read this article, Finding the Common Ground: Understanding Your Community's Agriculture, from Penn State Extension

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Al Pedigo

Special thanks to Dr. Susan Jones for speaking with us about the study, and connecting us with Al Pedigo!

Finding Resiliency During Financial Strain

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Content 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Chris Pawelski and Eve Pawelski

How Ergonomic Technology Can Improve Farm Safety

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600

We 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 resources for farmers and ranchers

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder

Farm Safety Tips for Animal Handling

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0600

Resources:

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 – OSHAS standards and protocols for needlesticks – OSHA
Right from the Start – check out the outline for each topic for information on animal; topics cover beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, and horses - UTHCT
Safe Livestock Handling Flyer – CS-CASH

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder

Latino and Hispanic Farmworker Health

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Check 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 in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Elena Velez

Veteran Farmers: Resources and Beekeeping

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Heroes 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Adam Ingrao

Farm Stress, Success, and Your Family

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Check 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Remmington Rice

HR Management Yields Results

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

MSU 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Stan Moore and Remmington Rice

Bonus Episode: Zoonotic Diseases

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

If 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 "view" to download)- This guide aims to increase awareness of what zoonotic diseases are and how they are spread.
Reproductive Health Exposures for Women in Agriculture (PDF, click "view" to download) - A guide designed to help women protect their reproductive health when working in agriculture. Spanish version: Riesgos de la salud reproductiva femenina en la agricultura.
Zoonotic Disease and Pregnancy: A Brief Overview (2-min YouTube video) - Ag work can be hazardous, particularly to women who are pregnant or want to be. Learn about some ways to keep yourself safe.

Don't forget to wear the proper PPE when working with animals! If you aren't sure what PPE to choose, check these resource guides out:

AgriSafe's Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide (PDF, click "view" to download) - A guide on selecting the right respirator for different jobs on your farm or ranch. Spanish version: Guía Para La Selección De Respirador Agrícola
AgriSafe's Head to Toe Protection for Females Working with Swine (PDF, click "view" to download).
AgriSafe's Head to Toe Protections for Males Working with Swine (PDF, click "view" to download).
University of Michigan's Animal Handler PPE Guide (PDF) - A quick and easy overview of what PPE to wear when working with different animals, starts on page 3.
NIOSH's Guidelines for PPE in Animal Facilities (PDF) - 23 pages, comprehensive guide.

For more information, visit the CDC's page on Zoonotic Diseases in Rural America.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Co-directed and hosted by AgriSafe intern, Kobe Williams (MPH Candidate 2024)

Co-directed by Laura Siegel

Special Guest: Knesha Rose-Davison

Rural Telehealth - Part 2 of 2

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Here 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Randy McKinney

Rural Telehealth - Part 1 of 2

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Here 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Randy McKinney

Youth Stressors and Mental Wellness

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Check 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: 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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Mattie Smith

Hearing Loss

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Are 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-Language-Hearing Association's resource page
Jan Moore's ongoing study on healthy hearing in agriculture - they are still taking participants if you are interested!
Hand signals for Agricultural safety page
Help choosing hearing protection PPE by 3M

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney

Special Guest: Jan Moore

Total Farmer Health Model

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Check 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 interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton and Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Tara Haskins

Women in Agriculture

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Links:

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/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Jessica Groskopf and Linda Emanuel

Bonus Episode: Women for the Land from American Farmland Trust

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

To 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.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Hosted by Knesha Rose-Davison

Special Guests: Nicole Gwishiri

Sleep and Your Health

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

30 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/

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

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Throughout 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 National AgrAbility’s 30 Years of Impact report to see highlights of their accomplishments plus 13 stories from individuals whom they helped!

If you are interested in attending, check out the 2023 AgrAbility National Training Workshop that’s taking place March 20-23 in Spokane, Washington.

For more information on RESNA (the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America), visit the RESNA website.

If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Paul Jones

Concerns for Older Adults Working in Agriculture

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Geriatric 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 with preventative measures and interventions. Contact your local community center or senior center for information on exercise, fall prevention programs, and options for improving home safety.

For more information on geriatric medicine, visit the American Geriatric Society’s website.

Learn more about falls in older adults, risk factors, prevention, and management by visiting the following sites:

CDC’s page on older adult fall prevention
MedlinePlus’s resources on falls and prevention
CDC’s STEADI program and resources (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries)
AgriSafe Networks resources on slips, trips, and falls for agriculture workers
Home modification to make your home safer
Home modification suggestions for older adults in rural areas
Home modification suggestions for renters with disabilities
Home modification suggestions for older veterans
Elder fall prevention for Native Americans

Here are the links for the data referenced in this episode: age of agricultural producers, non-fatal injury data, and fatal injury data.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel and Lobna Ali

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Lobna Ali

Health Insurance

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600

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.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Florence Becot and Maria Pippidis

Food in the Field

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Learn more about Food in the Field, sign up for their newsletter, and get some field friendly recipes!

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

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0600

National resources mentioned in the episode:

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Karen Endres

Respiratory Health

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Find NIOSH approved PPE, including for respiratory health.

Use the AgriSafe Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide to find the right mask for the job.

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 content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.”

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Charlotte Halverson

Youth Safety on the Farm

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Visit 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.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Chris Shivers and Marsha Salzwedel

Grain Bin Safety

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0600

See the Grain Weevil in action!

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

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:00:00 -0600

View AgriSafe's Mental Health Resources in the AgriSafe Health Hub: https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/mental-health/

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

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Thanks 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 info@lymetv.org.

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

Learn more about Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne Disease from MedlinePlus!

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Adina Bercowicz

Heirs’ Property

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Learn 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.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Tharlyn Fox and Veronica McClendon

Anhydrous Ammonia

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Dan Neenan is the Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. Email him at neenand@nicc.edu. See their full list of trainings.

Learn about eye protection for work including anhydrous ammonia application from the National Farm Medicine Center.

Read a report on the impact of an anhydrous ammonia release from April 2019.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guest: Dan Neenan

Gratitude

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Learn 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

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Linda Emanuel

Alcohol Use in Agriculture

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Hear 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 using their Navigator tool.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is a great place to get research-based information on drinking and its impact.

Alcohol use disorder is part of the larger issue of substance use disorders. Learn more about substance use disorders from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Employer resources include the Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit and Considerations for Safety- and Security-sensitive Industries from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Alcoholism in the Workplace: A Handbook for Supervisors from the Office of Personnel Management. Learn more about "Total Worker Health and Work-Life Stress" in this article from Dr. Leslie B. Hammer and Dr. Steven Sauter.

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Tara Haskins

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Dr. Tina Chasek

Ivermectin

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0600

For 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:

View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/

Episode Credits:

Written by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Abigail Kahrs

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Dr. Jeff Bender and Sarah Dauterive

Welcome to AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health Podcast!

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Welcome 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.