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In the blink of an eye a farm injury can change your life. Sharing stories of events, close-calls, and effective safety strategies can help you identify on farm risks and figure out ways to prevent devastating injuries and illnesses. The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health presents FarmSafe, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories and tips to help make your work on the farm safer and healthier. Original music for the FarmSafe podcast was written and performed by Ben Schmidt. This work was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health. The content does not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.

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Connecting Research and Rural Communities

Connecting Research and Rural Communities

2026-07-2912:18

What does it take to engage farmers in research, education, and innovation? In this episode, we explore the relationships, trust, and collaboration that make agricultural health and safety initiatives successful. From cancer prevention and mental health training to emerging technologies like UAVs for environmental monitoring, our guests share lessons learned about engaging farmers, overcoming barriers, and working together to improve agricultural health and safety across rural communities.&nb...
When Waters Rise: Flood Preparedness for Rural Communities

When Waters Rise: Flood Preparedness for Rural Communities

2026-07-2921:36

Floods can have devastating impacts on rural communities, affecting families, farms, livestock, crops, and infrastructure. In this episode, Ellen Duysen of the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and Carolyn Sheridan of the Ag Health and Safety Alliance discuss lessons learned from the Midwest floods of 2019 and Iowa’s historic flooding in 2024. The conversation highlights the importance of emergency planning, personal safety, recovery resources, and community support. Li...
Helping Farmers Help Farmers: Building a Mental Health Network

Helping Farmers Help Farmers: Building a Mental Health Network

2026-07-2915:39

In this episode, we explore how communities can support farmer mental health through peer-to-peer education and outreach. Jonathan Lawrence of the Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation shares how a Great Plains Center Community Pilot Grant helped train farmers to recognize signs of stress, have supportive conversations, and connect others with professional mental health resources. The discussion highlights the value of Mental Health First Aid, the importance of building trusted community ne...
UAVs and Agricultural Health: A New Tool Takes Flight

UAVs and Agricultural Health: A New Tool Takes Flight

2026-07-2914:18

In this episode, we explore how drone technology is advancing agricultural health research beyond its traditional uses. Mason McCulley shares his master's research on developing a drone-mounted air monitoring system designed to measure air quality around livestock facilities. The conversation covers the challenges of building and testing the technology, the role of UAVs in collecting three-dimensional air quality data, and the potential for these innovative tools to improve our understanding ...
Understanding Cancer Risk Through the Lens of Agricultural Research

Understanding Cancer Risk Through the Lens of Agricultural Research

2026-07-2920:51

In this episode, we explore what current research tells us about the relationship between farming and cancer in Iowa. Joining the conversation is Caroline Powell of the Iowa Cancer Consortium, who discusses findings from the 2026 Cancer in Iowa report and shares insights from her research on cancer knowledge and prevention in agricultural communities. Together, we examine cancer risks specific to farming, separate fact from speculation, and highlight practical, evidence-based steps farmers an...
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