We kick off our winter series by talking about cold weather gear. Agricultural workers have to work outside in the winter and here in the Midwest, staying safe and warm in the winter can be challenging. Having the right kind of clothing and accessories for working outside in the winter can help prevent cold temperature-related health problems like frostbite and hypothermia. In this episode, we talk about how to build a clothing system based on layering and what materials are best and worst for keeping you warm and dry. Our guest is Paige Grissinger, a student in Public Health and a senior in the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Iowa.

Episode Resources
Cold Weather Hazards

Avoid, Spot, Treat Frostbite and Hypothermia

Winter Weather Safety Tips and Resource Page (Ready.gov)