The National Farm Medicine Center focuses on research of agricultural health and safety issues. It is part of Marshfield Clinic (WI) Research Foundation.
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Joined February 2011
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Skeletons belong in the yard. This Halloween, keep the spooky stuff in the decorations and out of the workplace. Create safe play areas, supervise young children, and keep them away from operating equipment. #FarmSafety #Halloween #ChildAgSafety #RuralSafety
This fall, let's celebrate a successful harvest by protecting what matters most -- children. The best harvest memories are the ones that bring everyone safely home at the end of the day. Stay safe. Watch for children. Take the extra moment. cultivatesafety.org #HarvestSafety
The story of Jefferson Rodríguez reminds us that farms are both homes and workplaces. Children need safe, supervised spaces away from equipment, livestock, and active work zones. Prevention starts with planning.
#FarmSafety #ChildSafety #AgSafety propublica.org/article/wisco…
Farmworkers want Ag Pass for wages during wildfires, highlighting need for #DisasterPay. Study advocates for comprehensive support, including unemployment for undocumented workers. #ClimateJustice #FarmworkerRights Article: doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.202…
New commentary challenges the #AgriculturalPass program, arguing it overlooks #EnvironmentalInjustice for farmworkers compelled to work in hazards. Calls for addressing structural oppression. Read: doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.202… #FarmworkerJustice #WorkerRights
“After he moved the truck, all the driver could see inside the bin was Craig’s hands sticking up out of the grain.” Craig Livingston tragically passed away in a #grainentrapment incident. Read Craig’s story & find safety resources: tellingthestoryproject.org/c… #TellingTheStoryProject
Global review reveals rural workers face high #UVR exposure, lack sun protection, & increased #SkinCancer risk. Ineffective risk management demands coordinated action from govts, companies, & institutions. Read: doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.202… #OccupationalHealth #SunSafety
Getting lost is part of the game. Losing track of your kids isn't. Stay together, follow maze rules, keep a charged phone handy, and know where to meet if your group gets separated.
#CornMaze #FamilySafety #FallFun
Concerning findings for Latino farmworker youth in Arizona: 57.3% reported heat-related illness, 30% worked near pesticides. Study calls for better work safety climate & training. #FarmworkerSafety #OccupationalHealth Read: doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.202…
Agricultural workers face high #UVR exposure & #SkinCancer risk. New review highlights varied sun safety practices & limited intervention research. We need tailored, workplace-driven solutions! Read more: doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.202… #FarmworkerHealth #SunSafety #PublicHealth
Working alone can make safety shortcuts seem harmless... until they aren’t. After a 15-foot ladder fall that left him with broken ribs, Iowa farmer Rick Friday has a simple reminder: "Work as if someone’s watching you." This fall, take the extra minute. tellingthestoryproject.org/r…
Manure hauling season is coming up. Jason Fevold nearly lost his life to hydrogen sulfide gas while pumping manure from a swine pit. He survived because help arrived quickly. No load is worth a life. tellingthestoryproject.org/j…
#FarmSafety #ManureSafety #AgSafety
Handle anhydrous ammonia with care! This powerful nitrogen source boosts crop yields, but it's highly caustic. Know the risks! #FarmingSafety #Agriculture grinnellmutual.com/farm-safe…
A corn maze should challenge visitors, not first responders. Post rules. Mark entrances/exits. Keep paths clear. Monitor guests. Have an emergency plan. The goal isn't to lose customers... it's to help them find their way back safely.
#CornMaze safeagritourism.org
Mental health conversations aren't always easy in agriculture, but they matter. The new series Perfect Sundays uses storytelling to explore grief, financial stress, & resilience in farm families while encouraging conversations that can be difficult. americanagnetwork.com/2026/0…
A routine job turned into a nightmare when KY farmer Doug Omer became trapped in a grain bin for 6 hours and 18 minutes after a grain avalanche. He survived and is sharing his story so others don't have to experience the same. No shortcut is worth a life.
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Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the NY hayride crash that injured multiple riders, many of them children. cbs17.com/news/national-news… Hayrides should be fun, not tragic. Safe hayrides require #TrainedOperators, #SafeSpeeds, & #MaintainedEquipment. safeagritourism.org
Keeping farm kids safe means looking beyond the farm gate. Access to affordable, reliable childcare helps reduce children's exposure to farm hazards and supports healthier, safer farm families. The rural childcare gap is a child safety issue. agriculture.com/keeping-farm… #FarmLife
A study reveals that repeated exposure to agricultural injury news affects farm parents' perceptions & safety intentions. Safety first! 🌾 #AgSafety #PublicHealth doi.org/10.1080/1059924x.202…
New research from Kerala, India, explores ag practices in an "organic district." Finds a mix of organic & synthetic pesticide use (DDT) among vegetable farmers. Crucial for future #OrganicFarming strategies! doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.202… #SustainableAgriculture #PesticideUse
