AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health: Recent Episodes

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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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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!

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Curt Porterfield

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Robby Rhembrandt

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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:

  • Cognitive health and older adults
  • Activities 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."

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

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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Beth Singer

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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.

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Tara Haskins

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

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

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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.

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Erin Cortus

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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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Heather Fowler

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  • 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

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Sign up for the 2024 National Farm Safety and Health Week webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Dusty Odekoven

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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/

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Abigail Kahrs

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Teresa Andrews

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

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

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  • 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

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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!

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Chris Pawelski and Eve Pawelski

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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

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Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder

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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 – fact sheets, videos, and more about needlestick prevention. – UMASH
  • 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 and the Safe Livestock Handling Checklist – CS-CASH

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Elena Velez

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  • 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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Adam Ingrao

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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"

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Remmington Rice

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MSU Farm Stress Program

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Check out our 10 free webinars for National Farm Safety and Health Week: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guests: Stan Moore and Remmington Rice

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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.

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Randy McKinney

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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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Randy McKinney

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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: 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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Mattie Smith

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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

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney

Special Guest: Jan Moore

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  • 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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Joel Sharpton and Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Tara Haskins

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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/

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Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Jessica Groskopf and Linda Emanuel

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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.

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Special Guests: Nicole Gwishiri

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30 Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep: go.unl.edu/sleeptips

Hear more from Susan Harris in her 2020 webinar, Sleepless in America.

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Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Susan Harris

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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.

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Script Arranged by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Carey Portell

Edited by Joel Sharpton

Special Guests: Paul Jones

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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
  • The Fall Prevention Center of Excellence’s comprehensive resource database for independent living (from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology)
  • 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.

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Sign up for or renew your plan at the https://www.healthcare.gov/ (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 https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/nutrition-wellness/health-insurance/ (University of Delaware) or the https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/health-insurance-literacy (University of Maryland) (Health Insurance 4 U, Smart Choice, Smart Use). You can also take this quick health insurance https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/nutrition-wellness/health-insurance/health-insurance-4-u/ (literacy course)! Read https://theconversation.com/family-farms-are-struggling-with-two-hidden-challenges-health-insurance-and-child-care-159542 (this article) to find more facts and statistics about farmer's health insurance and childcare challenges. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/%20 (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/events/)

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Learn more about https://food.unl.edu/foodinthefield (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/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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

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https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/ (Register for National Farm Safety and Health Week). National resources mentioned in the episode: https://datcp.buzzsprout.com/ (Rural Realities podcast), episode on mindfulness   https://www.211.org/ (211)   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index (The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP))  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-indemnity/index (The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)) https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/emergency-assist-for-livestock-honey-bees-fish/index (The Emergency Assistance For Livestock, Honeybees, And Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)) https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-relief/index (The Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP))  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/emergency-farm-loans/index (The Emergency Loan Program)    https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2019/disaster-set-aside-program-factsheet-19.pdf (The Disaster Set-Aside Program)   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/emergency-conservation/index (The Emergency Conservation Program)  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/emergency-forest-restoration/index (The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)) https://www.farmaid.org/our-work/resources-for-farmers/ (Farm Aid)   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/noninsured-crop-disaster-assistance/index (The Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP))   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/tree-assistance-program/index (The Tree Assistance Program (TAP))  http://www.flaginc.org/ (The Farmers’ Legal Action Group)   http://www.agrability.org/ (The AgrAbility Project) https://farmvetco.org/ (The Farmer Veteran Coalition)  https://www.indianag.org/ (The Intertribal Agriculture Council) https://www.weareoutintheopen.org/heart-program (Out In The Open’s Heart Program)   https://www.nationalimmigrantfarminginitiativeinc.org/ (The National Immigrant Farming Initiative (NIFI)) https://wfan.org/ (The Women, Food and Agriculture Network)

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https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/ (Register for National Farm Safety and Health Week). https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/ (Find NIOSH approved PPE), including for respiratory health. Use the https://www.agrisafe.org/resource/agricultural-respirator-selection-guide/ (AgriSafe Agricultural Respirator Selection Guide) to find the right mask for the job. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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

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Visit https://cultivatesafety.org/ (Cultivate Safety) to learn more about youth injuries on the farm. View the https://cultivatesafety.org/work/ (Youth Work Guidelines) too! https://cultivatesafety.org/contact-us/ (Contact the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety here.) https://www.agrisafe.org/courses/invest-in-your-health/ (Learn more about AgriSafe's Invest In Your Health program.) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd5Kzre7GxM (See the Grain Weevil in action!) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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

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View AgriSafe's Mental Health Resources in the AgriSafe Health Hub: https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/mental-health/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/mental-health/ ) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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

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Thanks to Adina Bercowicz, Founder and Executive Director of LymeTV, for joining us! Visit her website lymetv.org to see https://lymetv.org/prevention (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

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Learn 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 heirs' property, impacts your health from the National Library of Medicine.) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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: Tharlyn Fox and Veronica McClendon

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Dan Neenan is the Director of the https://www.necasag.org/ (National Education Center for Agricultural Safety). Email him at neenand@nicc.edu. https://www.necasag.org/safetytraining/ (See their full list of trainings). https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-anhydrous-ammonia-safety-for-farmworkers/ (Register for the February 24th webinar or watch the recording.) https://www.marshfieldresearch.org/Media/Default/NFMC/PDFs/EyeProtection.2.pdf (Learn about eye protection for work including anhydrous ammonia application from the National Farm Medicine Center.) https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/personal-protective-equipment/ (Read more about Personal Protective Equipment from AgriSafe.) https://www.agrisafe.org/healthcare/pesticide-chemical-safety/ (Read more about Pesticide and Chemical Safety from AgriSafe.) https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6904a4.htm (Read a report on the impact of an anhydrous ammonia release from April 2019.) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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 Guest: Dan Neenan

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Learn Morehttps://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/03/practicing-gratitude (Read about some ways to practice gratitude) from the https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/ (National Institute of Health). Read research showing that https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30253715/ (gratitude practices is one of the therapy steps most likely to be completed) by rural residents receiving mental health services at free medical fairs. https://ruralwellness.unl.edu/ (Rural Wellness) from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln "https://www.pihhealth.org/wellness/articles/health-benefits-of-gratitude/ (The Health Benefits of Gratitude)" from https://www.pihhealth.org/about-us/ (PIH Health) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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: Linda Emanuel

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Hear more from Dr. Chasek in the webinar https://www.agrisafe.org/event/webinar-agriculture-and-alcohol-use/ (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 https://medlineplus.gov/alcohol.html (impact of alcohol on the body and standard drink sizes), https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html (alcohol use disorder), and https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaudtreatment.html (treatment for alcohol use disorder) from https://medlineplus.gov/ (MedlinePlus). https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/ (Find treatment options) from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism using their Navigator tool. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ (The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) is a great place to get https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health (research-based information) on drinking and its impact. Alcohol use disorder is part of the larger issue of substance use disorders. Learn more about https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Substance-Use-Disorders (substance use disorders) from the https://www.nami.org/home (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Employer resources include the https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace/toolkit#policy (Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit) and https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace/legal/federal-laws/safety-security-sensitive (Considerations for Safety- and Security-sensitive Industries) from the https://www.samhsa.gov/ (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and the https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/worklife/reference-materials/alcoholism-in-the-workplace-a-handbook-for-supervisors/ (Alcoholism in the Workplace: A Handbook for Supervisors) from the https://www.opm.gov/ (Office of Personnel Management). Learn more about "https://www.thewellbeingpartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Total_Worker_Health_and_Work_Life_Stress.5.pdf (Total Worker Health and Work-Life Stress)" in this article from Dr. Leslie B. Hammer and Dr. Steven Sauter. Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (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 Tara Haskins Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Dr. Tina Chasek

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For more information on Ivermectin:Ivermectin medication information in both https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607069.html (tablet) and https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a613011.html (topical) forms from https://medlineplus.gov/ (MedlinePlus) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-myths/art-20485720?p=1 (Debunking COVID-19 Myths from Mayo Clinic) https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 (Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19 from the FDA) https://www.merck.com/news/merck-statement-on-ivermectin-use-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ (Statement from Merck on use of Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment) https://www.agrisafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ivermectin-fact-sheet.pdf (Ivermectin Fact Sheet from AgriSafe)

For more info on COVID-19 vaccine development: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-fraudulent-coronavirus-tests-vaccines-and-treatments (Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments from the FDA) https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/development-approval-process-cber/vaccine-development-101 (Vaccine Development – 101 from the FDA) https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/vaccines/timeline (Vaccine Research and Development from Johns Hopkins University)

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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 http://www.agrisafe.org/ (www.agrisafe.org).