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We conduct research and other activities to discover the mechanisms of injury and illness in ag.

08/18/2026

“Don’t Trust Your Nose” was a standout presentation at the North American Manure Expo, where Dr. Aaron Yoder and Dr. Matt Nonnenmann shared life-saving information on the safe handling, pumping, and hauling of manure.

Complementing the presentation, Ellen Duysen hosted an interactive exhibit created by Dr. Yoder that demonstrated how manure gases can move from an unventilated pit into animal housing areas. She also showcased various types of gas monitors and an inexpensive portable evacuation pump.

The exhibit sparked many great conversations and provided an excellent opportunity to share critical safety and health information with producers, industry professionals, and attendees.

08/17/2026

REGISTER TODAY for Penn State Extension's Virtual Live Webinar on September 14th, from 11:00am - 12:00pm (ET)! This upcoming webinar is part of their Farm Stress Series and will be focusing farm workers and health care exclusions.

About the live webinar: Health care access challenges for immigrant farmworker families often extend beyond clinics and hospitals, shaping daily life in ways that remain largely unseen. Drawing on 90 interviews and more than 350 hours of ethnographic fieldwork across Pennsylvania's dairy and mushroom industries, this webinar examines how health care exclusion moves through institutions, community networks, and households, with particular impacts on women in mixed-status families. Participants will explore how gaps in formal health care systems shift responsibilities to community support systems and ultimately become unpaid caregiving and reproductive labor within the home. The session concludes with practical considerations for extension professionals, health care practitioners, and policymakers seeking to improve access and support for agricultural communities.

Learn more and register at: https://web.cvent.com/event/eaf23f52-5047-43e0-b3d5-b94cc519bd0b/summary?u=25124528&utm_campaign=FSAF_2026_SEP_14_WBN-7193_JY_EM___TJXYO%2C1+-+Initial+-+Single+Event+Invitation+-+Journey+Template+-+V1&subscriberkey=0030W00003qsYttQAE&utm_medium=email&jb=42&mid=7234940&sfmc_sub=74314749&j=895039&l=159_HTML&utm_content=1+-+Initial+-+Single+Event+Invitation+-+Journey+Template+-+V1&utm_source=MarketingCloud

08/14/2026

Thanks for joining us this Safe and Sound Week to keep it . Visit https://www.osha.gov/SafeAndSound to improve your safety and health program with strategies for Management Leadership, Work Participation, and a systematic approach to Finding and Fixing Hazards.

08/13/2026

Keep yourself by finding and fixing the hazards. Establish an ongoing process that helps better identify and control sources of potential injuries or illness.

- Spotlighting hazards
- Engage workers with challenges and team exercises
- Conduct analysis to identify hazards
- Identify safety and health procedures

Learn more at: https://www.osha.gov/SafeAndSound

08/12/2026

Keep yourself with Worker Participation. Make sure you:
-Listen and ask for feedback
-Empower workers with safety and health information
-Recognize workers for contributions to worker safety
-Partner for safety and health planning

Learn more at: https://www.osha.gov/SafeAndSound

08/11/2026

Management Leadership can keep you . An organization's management provides leadership, vision, and resources needed to implement an effective safety and health program.
- Delivery a safety and health message
- Establish a visible presence
- Formalize and publicize your commitment
- Take your commitment beyond your organization

Learn more at: https://www.osha.gov/SafeAndSound

08/10/2026

Join us this week for OSHA's ! This is a national event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Learn more at: https://www.osha.gov/SafeAndSoundWeek

08/07/2026

☣️ Handle with Care!

Chemicals are common on the farm, but so are the risks. Protect yourself and others with smart storage, handling, and PPE tips from this quick guide 🔗
https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-chem-safety.pdf

08/06/2026

🔥 Fuel Safety Starts with Sammy!

Children don't always recognize the danger of fuel. Improper fuel storage can lead to
fires, explosions, and serious injuries.

Sammy’s here to help kids learn how to:
✅ Choose the right safety can
✅ Store fuel safely
✅ Prevent spills and accidents

👉 Learn more:https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-sammy-the-safety-can.pdf

Let’s keep our farms and families safe—one can at a time!

08/05/2026

🚰 Private Well Owners: Is Your Water Safe? 🧪

Over 43 million Americans rely on private wells — but they’re not regulated by the EPA. That means you are responsible for making sure your water is safe to drink.

✅ Test your well once a year
🦠 Check for coliform bacteria, nitrates, pesticides & fertilizers
🌊 Test after flooding, repairs, or changes in water quality
🔗 Learn how to collect a sample & where to send it:
https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/_documents/_resources/resources-well-water-testing.pdf

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