Mental Wellness during COVID-19: Emotional Overload
Registrations are being accepted!
Registrations are being accepted! Mental Wellness during COVID-19: Emotional Overload
The Mental Wellness during COVID-19: Emotional Overload webinar will give information on strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, including the practice of self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy. Due to the current pandemic, stress is increasing, and anxiety, depression, and related disorders are on the rise. We can help!
On the heels of well-publicized COVID-19 outbreaks in meat-packing facilities across the country, there have been an increasing number of outbreaks on U.S. produce farms. To minimize the risks of disruption to our critical workforce, the CDC and Department of Labor recently released interim guidance for agriculture workers and employers.
But how does this guidance apply specifically to the fresh produce industry? What additional practical steps can fresh produce companies take to implement this guidance on the farm or in the facility? How are other fresh produce companies implementing this guidance in their operations?
To help answer these questions and more, Western Growers has teamed up with leading experts from UC Davis, Rutgers University and Colorado State University to conduct a COVID-19 webinar series. Each webinar in the three-part series will break down a different element of the interim guidance for fresh produce operations, and the experts will be available at the end of each webinar to field your questions. Be sure to register and attend them all.
Content
Hierarchy of Controls Approach
Engineering Controls
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Administrative Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Date
June 30th
Time
9:00AM PDT
Speakers:
Whitney Pennington, Outreach Coordinator, High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, Colorado State University
Martha Sullins, Extension Specialist, Colorado State University
Ken Cooper, Director, Risk Strategy, Western Growers Insurance Services
Cristy Dice, Produce Safety Extension Specialist, Colorado State University
Stephen Reynolds, Professor and Associate Department Head, Occupational and Environmental Health, Colorado State University
Guest Panelists:
Alexandra Allen, Main Street Produce, Compliance Counsel
Respirator Fit Testing in Agricultural Communities Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00 pm Central Time
Summary
Respiratory PPE fit testing helps assure the best protection against dangerous airborne particles. Agricultural workers face a myriad of challenges in obtaining a proper fit test and who can provide this service. Additionally, there are gray areas of misunderstanding about the fit testing mandates in certain agricultural populations. Respirator Fit Testing in Agricultural Communities will address some of these issues in an OSHA sponsored webinar on Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00 CDT
Intended audience: Agricultural workers, including women in agriculture, managers and owners of agricultural businesses, educational and healthcare organizations serving an agricultural population
Objectives (Focus areas): At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Understand the difference between a respirator fit test and a fit check (seal check) procedure.
Determine who should be fit tested for respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE)
Identify who can perform a fit test and what tools are necessary for a fit test procedure
Locate current reliable resources that provide information on respiratory fit testing
This material was produced under grant number SH-05172-SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Charlotte serves as the Clinical Director for AgriSafe. Prior to this role, she worked for several years in hospital acute care settings and community education. During those years, Charlotte developed and managed a Rural Outreach Health service and a Parish Health Ministry department serving nine counties in northeast Iowa.
She is a "charter graduate" of the University of IA agricultural occupational medicine course, is certified in occupational hearing conservation and completed the NIOSH Spirometry training.
AgriSafe Network
1-866-312-3002
info@agrisafe.org
http://www.agrisafe.org
Free Webinar!
Best PPE to Protect Your Lungs
Thursday, June 4, 2020
12:00pm -12:30 pm Central Time
Summary: Respiratory protection strategies for women working in agriculture can be a challenge. Purchasing respiratory protective equipment and achieving proper fit is often difficult. This one-hour webinar program will address dangerous exposures in agricultural work and the importance of respiratory protective equipment for women. It will include training tips and evidence-based resources for use in clinical practice and worker education
Intended audience: The primary audience for this program will be rural health care providers, educators, and agribusiness safety managers
Objectives(Focus areas): At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
List at least three sources of common agricultural respiratory hazards
Identify appropriate respiratory protection equipment for women working in agriculture
Access a minimum of three evidence-based resources for use in respiratory health and safety education for women working in agricultural environments.
This material was produced under grant number SH-05172-SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Charlotte serves as the Clinical Director for AgriSafe. Prior to this role, she worked for several years in hospital acute care settings and community education. During those years, Charlotte developed and managed a Rural Outreach Health service and a Parish Health Ministry department serving nine counties in northeast Iowa.
She is a "charter graduate" of the University of IA agricultural occupational medicine course, is certified in occupational hearing conservation and completed the NIOSH Spirometry training.
ATV and Side-by-Side Safety for Workers and Families in Agriculture
Iowa PBS presents special Market to Market: Mental Health
Thursday, May 14 at 2:30 pm Central
Iowa PBS’s weekly, nationally syndicated agribusiness program Market to Market will bring together a panel of experts to address mental health in agriculture and answer viewer questions submitted via email and social media.
Market to Market: Mental Health will be recorded and livestreamed on iowapbs.org, YouTube and Facebook Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m. The program will broadcast Friday, May 15 at 8:30 p.m. and repeat Sunday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. on statewide Iowa PBS. This half-hour special will also be available on-demand on YouTube, Facebook, the PBS Video App and iowapbs.org.
Stress in rural America has been building with trade troubles, shrinking margins and evaporating savings accounts. Then COVID-19 arrived and disrupted nearly everything. Farm suicides and bankruptcies have been reported and those on and off the farm in rural America need assistance. This special will look at the challenges facing those feeding the supply chain in an effort to provide resources when they need them most.
The panelist joining host Paul Yeager will include Dr. Michael R. Rosmann, clinical psychologist and fourth-generation farmer from Harlan, Iowa, who works with rural Americans on behavioral and economic welfare; Adrienne DeSutter, former counselor turned farmer in Knox County, Illinois, who works on a grain/hobby cattle farm; Emily Krekelberg, University of Minnesota Extension educator for farm safety and health; and Angie Setzer, VP of Grains for Citizens Elevator based in Charlotte, Michigan, and regular analyst on Market to Market.
Market to Market is a production of Iowa PBS. Major funding is provided by Corteva, Grinnell Mutual, Sukup Manufacturing and public television stations across the country.
Protecting Farms: Developing habits that safeguard you, your children, employees and customers
Join us for a webinar on May 14, 2020 at 12:00 PM CDT.
Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all had to adjust to a “new normal”. Join us as we discuss what the “new normal” looks like for farmers, as we consider things like: What does it mean that my children are home all day, every day now? And how does that affect the farm? What does it mean to not be able to be “open” to visitors, like we were in the past? How do I accommodate and protect my visitors… and my business?
Our Presenter: Marsha Salzwedel, National Farm Medicine Center
We are limited to just 100 participants so register today! If you are unable to join us for the webinar but would like to receive the recording, please email me at director@wiagtourism.com. Thank you.
Free Webinar! Behavioral Health Planning: A Key to Farming in the Era of COVID-19
Summary: COVID-19 adds new uncertainties to farming on top of a five-year or longer economic recession in most sectors of agriculture. Like climate shifts, tariffs, and disease outbreaks in crops and livestock, COVID-19 is largely beyond the control of agricultural producers. Importantly however, we can mostly control how we behave. Agricultural producers will learn how to develop plans for minimizing infections of the virus, set up arrangements for access to necessary inputs such as equipment and repairs, contracts for a labor force and transportation, and where to become knowledgeable about federal and state assistance programs. Farm families will learn how to develop behavior plans that include: signs of physical and emotional distress, daily behavior practices that nurture one another even if isolation becomes necessary, looking out for neighbors and loved ones while maintaining physical distance, building a support network that can be contacted when specific expertise is needed, and more. Examples of these coping tactics will be shared for 25 minutes by Dr. Rosmann, integrated with 25 minutes of questions and comments from the webinar participants.
Intended Audience: In addition to the staff of NYCAMH and AgriSafe, this webinar is intended for farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers, and others who serve the agricultural community, including Extension personnel, healthcare workers, and public officials.
Learning Objectives:
Webinar participants will learn how the behavioral health of agricultural producers differs from the non-farm population, particularly during this era of COVID-19
The participants will learn how to develop behavior coping plans within their families and with employees
The participants will learn about daily behavioral management practices, including sleep, family talking sessions, physical affirmations that produce relaxation and comfort, diet, and maintaining affiliation along with physical distancing
How to build a support network of needed expertise while minimizing exposure to COVID-19
Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D.
Psychologist/Farmer, Adjunct Professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa
Michael Rosmann is a farmer and psychologist at Harlan, Iowa. He obtained his BA in psychology from the University of Colorado and his MS and PhD degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Utah. His professional work has contributed to the understanding of why people farm, their behavioral health, and why suicide is unusually common among farmers. The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network program that is being implemented by the USDA as part of the 2018 Farm Bill is largely based on the work he and colleagues undertook for four decades. Dr. Rosmann often contributes to national and international media, such as NPR, CNN, the Guardian, The New Republic, Time Magazine, and many farming periodicals about agricultural behavioral health, and now COVID-19.
Esta sesión cubrirá los conceptos básicos de lo que se sabe sobre COVID-19. Incluye la transmisión del virus, prácticas recomendadas de saneamiento, y una discusión sobre cómo los agricultores y trabajadores pueden reducir los riesgos en sus ranchos de productos agrícolas frescos.
Los presentadores incluyen a Alejandra Cortes, Departamento de Agricultura de Minnesota, Rodrigo Cala, Centro para Desarrollo Económico Latino y Shared Ground Cooperativa, y Natalie Hoidal, Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota.
La presentación durará aproximadamente 40 minutos, con 40 minutos más para preguntas y discusión.
Para ingresar al evento de manera directa vaya a este enlace: z.umn.edu/CovidParaRanchos
No Longer Invisible: Public health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tuesday, April 28 1:00 pm-2:30 pmCDT
On Sunday, April 26, Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) will premiereOur Invisible Guardians, a documentary about public health and the many people who work behind the scenes to keep us healthy. Since the film was made a short five months ago, COVID-19 has changed our world and public health is far from ”invisible.”
Join School of Public Health (SPH) Dean John Finnegan foran April 28 webinaras he talks with documentary stars and SPH faculty Michael Osterholm, Marizen Ramirez, Timothy Beebe, and Jeff Bender about how their professional lives have changed to focus on the coronavirus and its impact.
NOTE: The documentary, Our Invisible Guardians,will air on Sunday, April 26, at 8 a.m. (TPT2), and 7 p.m. (MNChannel). You can also stream online.
Moderator:
John R. Finnegan Jr. Dean and Professor School of Public Health
Panelists:
Timothy Beebe Mayo Professor and Division Head of Health Policy & Management School of Public Health
Focus:The pandemic’s systems-level impact on health care delivery and organizations.
Jeff Bender Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH)
Focus:The distinct challenges COVID-19 poses for rural populations and farmers.
Michael Osterholm Regents Professor of Public Health, School of Public Health Director for the UMN Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
Focus:The response to the pandemic and vital policy changes needed to control the spread.
Marizen Ramirez Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences School of Public Health
Focus:The trauma to families caused by COVID-19.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020, 10:00 AM -- 11:00 AM CDT
For the first time in history, technology is being used to help slow the spread of communicable disease. Technology enables employees to work remotely, participate in virtual meetings, complete training, and stay connected with their team members. This free webinar, presented by Safety Made Simple, will examine why social/physical distancing is important, provide tips for working remotely, and explore the benefits of online training during a pandemic crisis.
Preparing for Berry Picking Season with COVID-19 in Mind
Join us for a webinar on Apr 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM CDT.
This webinar will address pick-your-own and pre-picked operations as well as consumer and employee safety on the farm. Following the presentations we will have an open grower discussion.
Be sure to include the questions you would like addressed on your registration so we can share them with the speakers prior to the webinar. We are limited to just 100 participants so register today!
4:00 - Kristin Krokowski, Commercial Horticulture Educator - UW-Madison, Division of Extension Waukesha County
4:30 - Shawn Bartholomew, Produce Supervisor, Bureau of Food and Recreational Business - WI DATCP
5:00 - Rebecca McArthur, Owner - McArthur Farms, South Carolina
Following Rebecca's presentation we will have an open grower discussion.
If you are unable to join us for the webinar but would like to receive the recording, please email me at info@wiberriesandveggies.com. Thank you.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Emerging Evidence for COVID-19 Spread and Treatment
April 9, 2020 | 12:30 – 2 p.m. ET
The third COVID-19 Conversations webinar will discuss: emerging evidence on SARS-CoV-2 surface and aerosol transmission and stability; emerging and promising treatment modalities for COVID-19, including convalescent plasma and hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine; and the ethical implications and considerations for treating those who are ill with therapeutics approved via an emergency use authorization.
The webinar’s panel of expert speakers:
Margaret "Peggy" Hamburg, MD (Moderator) - Foreign Secretary, National Academy of Medicine, and former FDA Commissioner
John-Martin Lowe, PhD - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Health Security Training and Education and Associate Professor of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Arturo Casadevall, MD, PhD - Chair, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
R. Alta Charo, JD - Warren P. Knowles Professor of Law and Bioethics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Speaker presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with the webinar audience.
Smart technology in agriculture & the home: what is it and what is its impact on safety and efficiency?
Wednesday, April 8
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
“Smart technology” is an umbrella term that encompasses many devices designed to make life easier for the user. Common types of smart technologies include watches, televisions, and a wide variety of other home devices (some that even respond to their own names). While marketed to the masses as the “next big thing,” for some individuals these devices can restore their independence and, in certain cases, even be life-saving. Whether the smart technologies are worn on the body or remain stationary, they can help prevent accidents from happening or assist in contacting emergency services if a crisis should occur. This webinar will discuss how smart technologies can benefit agricultural workers in the workplace and in the home.
Webinar topics include:
Types of smart technologies
Wearable devices
Home devices
Implications for agriculture
Implications for individuals with disabilities
Our Presenter:
Luke Cain is a student from Indiana Wesleyan University’s occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program. He is currently completing his residency project with AgrAbility with a focus on advocacy for the program and for agriculture workers with disabilities. He graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and will be graduating from OTD school in April 2020. Luke is passionate about helping individuals with disabilities receive the therapy, education, and any other services they may need to help them meet their goals and be as independent as possible.
A question & answer period will follow the presentation.
To participate in this free webinar,click here to access the online registration form by Friday, April 3. Instructions for accessing the session will be sent to registrants by Monday, April 6. Please pass on this invitation to others you believe may be interested. Contact AgrAbility at 800-825-4264 or email agrability@agrability.org if you have questions.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:00 PM-1:00 PM CDT
What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID19 (Recording)
AgriSafe Learning: What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID19 (Recording)
Summary Coronavirus has gained attention worldwide as an emerging infectious disease. This webinar is intended to share evidence-based information about COVID19 and to help agricultural producers identify strategies for responding on their farm.
Intended Audience Agricultural producers, ranchers, farmers, farmworkers, veterinarians, Extension personnel, rural health care providers, and others who work in agriculture.
Objectives At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
be aware of common signs and symptoms of COVID-19
understand the transmission risk to yourself, employees, and potentially your animals
describe infection control principles and appropriate strategies for limiting disease transmission
locate resources and training for ag producers related to infection prevention
Richard Stup, PhD, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Rob Lynch, DVM, Cornell CALS PRO-DAIRY
Topics include: why prevention of the coronavirus/COVID-19 is important, steps that employers should take to protect employees, animal health considerations, what to do if service providers are not available, disaster contingency plans, cross-training of employees who can fill other roles, business resources for employers, and pending federal and state legislation related to coronavirus and employees.
COVID-19 and Your Dairy, Webinar on Friday, March 20 @10 AM EST