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AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health
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AgriSafe 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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Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:The Total Farmer Health ModelAgriSafe's Community Health Worker (CHW) trainingsAgriSafe's FarmResponse trainingAgriSafe's Nurse Scholar trainingAgriSafe's PPE resourcesAgriSafe'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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Jessi Grote
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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Curt Porterfield
Resources:CS-CASH first aid kit checklist CS-CASH's trainer instructions for Stop the Bleed Ag Injury News RF-DASH's Tips for Farmers Calling 911 -If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/Check out the AgriStress Provider Directory: https://directory.agrisafe.org/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Robby Rhembrandt
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 GratitudeHere 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 ApprenticeshipAgriSafe's webinar on the Three-Step Process to Farm Succession PlanningHere are useful resources from the National Institute of Aging:Cognitive health and older adultsActivities for older adults"Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life"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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Beth Singer
Additional resources to check out:April 22nd FREE Webinar (Noon-1pm CT) Registration: Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid OverdoseSAMHSA'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 HealthRecent drug overdose data - Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2003–2023 from the CDC's National Center for Health StatisticsPrevent & 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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Tara Haskins
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 marketplaceMental health resources for farmersQuestions to consider when starting the conversation about childcare in your farm familyChoosing 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 SafetyThe 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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guests: Dr. Florence Becot and Dr. Hannah Budge
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/TTFHTo suggest a topic, or leave us feedback, email info@agrisafe.org and include "TTFH Pod" in your title/subject line.
Additional resources:Journal article: Assessing Self-reported Occupational Hazards of Manure Applicators in the Upper MidwestFarm Safety Manure Management ChecklistManure spill prevention managementIf 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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Erin Cortus
Check out these One Health Resources:The CDC's One Health pageThe CDC's One Health Webinar SeriesThe 6 We Care Principles (porkcares.org)Pork Checkoff's Ethical Principles-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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Heather Fowler
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 webinarsThe CDC's Farm Animal page, with information on each type of common infectious disease on the farm-Sign up for the 2024 National Farm Safety and Health Week webinars: 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/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Dusty Odekoven
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/
To access the sources mentioned in this episode, or for more information, visit:AgriSafe's Invest in Your Health curriculumsAgriSafe's No Safe Way to Vape train-the-trainerThe 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 88709Resources for parents - Parents Against VapingThe CDC's resources for youth to reject or quit vaping-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 SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Abigail Kahrs
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 pageThe Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety's page on heat illness preventionAgriSafe'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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Teresa Andrews
-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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guests: Dr. Eric Shiroma and Dr. David Schopfer
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 JonesNot 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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guests: Al PedigoSpecial thanks to Dr. Susan Jones for speaking with us about the study, and connecting us with Al Pedigo!
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/Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/-Directed by Laura SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guests: Chris Pawelski and Eve Pawelski
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 farmCheck out the New Technologies for Ag Extension websiteCheck out this list of mobile apps for agricultural safety and healthSearch this list of assistive tech funding resources for farmers and ranchers-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 SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder
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. - UofAAgricultural Youth Work Guidelines – many helpful guides for all types of ag work, including animal handling and relevant tasks. – NFMC & NCCRAHSNeedlestick Prevention resources – OSHAS standards and protocols for needlesticks – OSHARight 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 - UTHCTSafe Livestock Handling Flyer – CS-CASH -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 SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder
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 ResourcesAgriSafe's Mental Health Resources and Webinars-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 SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Elena Velez
Heroes to Hives – based out of Michigan but it is nationalThe Farmer Veteran CoalitionHomegrown by HeroesFV FellowshipATERA IT resources for veteransNCAT 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 SiegelHosted by Linda EmanuelEdited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.comSpecial Guest: Dr. Adam Ingrao






