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This free and informative hour-long webinar introduces livestock producers and association staff to the general stages of a serious animal disease event and the animal health emergency management resources that will help you understand, prepare for, and respond to a major emergency event. The webinar is designed to heighten awareness and proactive action at the … Continued

This is your opportunity to meet with the Farm Safety Advisor with Farm Safety Nova Scotia to answer your questions in relation to safety on the farm. Ask questions about Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, about your current farm safety plan or about developing a farm safety plan, request a best practice or information in … Continued

Tractors and machinery have traditionally been a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries on and around farms and ranches. The Planting the Seeds of Tractor and Machinery Safety webinar will cover the basic hazards associated with agricultural tractors and machinery and how to prevent injuries from these hazards. Learning objectives: 1. Participants will understand … Continued

Agriculture work sites, shared worker housing, and shared worker transportation vehicles present unique challenges for preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. Consistent application of specific preparation, prevention, and management measures can help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Best practices in COVID-19 testing and contact training will be shared to help agricultural producers identify … Continued

This session is a panel presentation that communicates a forward vision of agricultural mental health. The presenters will explore the development of a farmer specific hotline, the efforts of a state department of agriculture, and unique examples that coalesce around a central objective-to meet the mental health needs of agricultural producers and their families. Hopefully, … Continued

Join us as we introduce participants to the world of child agricultural safety and health. After learning about benefits, risks and hazards of living, working and playing on farms, we will explore safety strategies for safeguarding children. We will help participants build a toolkit for safeguarding children and youth in the agricultural environment. All tools … Continued

This is your opportunity to meet with the Farm Safety Advisor with Farm Safety Nova Scotia to answer your questions in relation to safety on the farm. Ask questions about Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, about your current farm safety plan or about developing a farm safety plan, request a best practice or information in … Continued

Safety planning is one of the most difficult to justify because you never know the amount of time, money, or lives you are saving for accidents that don't happen. With more children likely to be on the farm than ever before in history again this Fall, it is even more critical we take action for … Continued

The business of agriculture presents a myriad of hazards, including exposures to dusts, molds, pesticides and other chemicals, gases, as well as welding fumes and particles. Deciding what protection to use to prevent acute and chronic respiratory diseases is confusing. In addition, just finding the right protective gear can be a challenge. This webinar will … Continued

Thirty-six percent of the 3.4 million producers counted in the census are women. Education will focus on all women including farmworker women and their employers on reporting violent incidents to authorities, making employees aware of their legal rights, safe work practices, medical referrals, treatment, and options including counseling if needed. At the end of this … Continued

Back injuries are one of the most common forms of farm-related injuries. Protection of the spine and related musculature is one of the most important steps a producer can do to remain active on the farm. Men and women are equally prone to work-related back pain and the first episode usually occurs between the ages … Continued