AgriSafe Talking Total Farmer Health

Check out AgriSafe's continuing education opportunities for CHW's: https://www.agrisafe.org/courses/chw/ - 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/ - Directe...

Here are the resources mentioned in this episode: The Total Farmer Health Model AgriSafe's Community Health Worker (CHW) trainings AgriSafe's FarmResponse training AgriSafe's Nurse Scholar training AgriSafe's PPE resources AgriSafe'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...

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.ag...

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/newslett...

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 oppor...

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 overdo...

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...

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.

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 - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the Agr...

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 - 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 train...

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

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 adul...

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...

- 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...

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 - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the Agr...

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 web...

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 mob...

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 – OSH...

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...

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 - 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 Laur...

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 " - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/ Sign up for the Agr...

MSU Ag Extension has a lot of helpful fact sheets regardless of what state you live in! Check them out at the links below: MSU's Farm Labor & Human Resources MSU's Farm Stress Program Stan Moore et al.'s research discussed in this episode - Check out our 10 free webinars for National Farm Safety and Health Week: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/ - If you are interested in QPR training, visit: ht...

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...

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/ Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://...