AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health

Check out these One Health Resources:

• The CDC's One Health page
• The CDC's One Health Webinar Series
• The 6 We Care Principles (porkcares.org)
• Pork Checkoff's Ethical Principles

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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/

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

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

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Hosted by Linda Emanuel

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Special 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 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/

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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special 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 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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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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special 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 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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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/

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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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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

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

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Special 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 Jones
• Not a farmer? Read this article, Finding the Common Ground: Understanding Your Community's Agriculture, from Penn State Extension

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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

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Special Guests: Al Pedigo

Special 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

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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

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Special 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 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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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: 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. - 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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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/

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Directed by Laura Siegel

Hosted by Linda Emanuel

Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com

Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder