High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety

A few highlights from an incredible April that took our team all across the region — presenting our work and connecting with partners! 🚗 💨

Congratulations to our undergraduate Outreach Assistant, Tim Twoax Porter, who took home TWO awards at last month's CSU Multicultural Undergraduate Research Art and Leadership Symposium (MURALS)! He earned these awards for the oral and poster presentation of his project "Ethical Research and Tribal Engagement".
🏆 Inclusive Excellence -- Social Justice Enhancer
🏆 Rams' Choice Poster

There are just a few days left to register for our FREE 'train the trainer' webinar on heat illness prevention. This training will prepare you to lead the state-mandated ag worker training in Colorado.
🔗 Register: https://col.st/a8I3i (English only has a few spots remaining)

North Dakota Parents -- check out the NDSU Extension summer farm safety camps! For youth 13-17 years old, $300 (includes meals, lodging, PPE equipment)

⏳Spots Filled So Far:
West 6/16
East FULL
Central 12/16

It's go time!

Registration opens NOW for our Farm Safety Camps. Here's what you need to know:

16 spots available at each camp
Must be 13-17 years old
$300 (includes meals, lodging, PPE equipment)
Register https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-safety-health/farm-safety/youth-farm-safety

📢 Farm, ranch, and dairy businesses in Colorado! How are you providing annual heat illness prevention training for your workers? 📢 Let us help you! Join our free virtual training and become prepared to lead this training yourself.
🔗 Register: https://col.st/a8I3i

Register now for this Southern Ag Exchange Network webinar featuring HICAHS Director, Dr. Lorann Stallones.
https://ncsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jSvwzSiUS46ZxLgcEkjFOQ

A message from HICAHS Director, Dr. Lorann Stallones:
"My dear colleagues, with deep sadness, the HICAHS team shares that our friend, colleague, and mentor, Dr. Stephen Reynolds, passed away on January 31, 2024. We will provide an opportunity for you to share your tributes for Steve's family later, but we wanted to get the news to you. A celebration of Steve's life is being planned for later in 2024. We will share more details according to his family's wishes as they become available."

Cold temps and wintry conditions are hitting the region again. How are you protecting yourself and your employees? Check out these tips and more from our friends at the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center: https://umash.umn.edu/coldstress/

Announcing!
NDSU Extension Farm Safety Camp dates for 2024!

West - May 21-23
Minot, ND

East - May 29-31
Devils Lake, ND

Central - June 25-27
Bismarck, ND

Registration opens March 15th.
Sign up on our camp interest form and we'll send you a reminder 😉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0kLWX1GXhk7WZbgTleSJkK9sylmjaRN3dR-BWciuJcSWy6A/viewform

Last month, HICAHS collaborator Dr. Sheryl Magzamen was part of School of Global Environmental Sustainability- Colorado State University's delegation to COP28 - the UN Climate Change Conference. Among the work highlighted at the CSU exhibit was HICAHS-funded research to understand the risks of extreme weather, heat, and air quality on agricultural worker health. 👏👏

Last minute gift ideas for the farmer in your life! 🎁

Still looking for gift ideas for the farmer in your life? Check out these safety items that would make great little gifts this holiday season and make a big difference!

Get more inspiration and information on safe farming at our website: https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/

This week's Colorado Livestock Association Safety Group Meeting is open to all producers!

Join us for the final safety group meeting of 2023 to obtain TWO safety meeting credits for the current policy period. This meeting will feature experts discussing the topics of needlestick prevention and proper vaccine and antibiotic management to maximize your herd health dollars.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Zoom Video Conference

Free to the public!

Register: www.coloradolivestock.org

Learn how to fell trees with a chainsaw safely and effectively! Watch a video from Montana State University and the High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety through CDC/NIOSH for info on saw safety features, maintenance, proper posture, and more. https://ow.ly/wkgZ50Q9B4w

For more ag health and safety tips subscribe to the Ag Centers YouTube Channel https://ow.ly/qraH50Q9B4x

A safe and healthy agricultural workforce empowers rural communities, rural businesses, and rural health!

This free webinar is open to all! Register: https://bit.ly/3u59mT2

Don't miss out! This Thursday (11/9), at 12:30 p.m., agricultural safety experts will present essential safety topics for farmers and ranchers!

Open to the public! Register: https://bit.ly/3u59mT2

***CLA Safety Group members will receive two safety group credits for attendance at this meeting.

Looking forward to leading a session with the Colorado AgrAbility Project -- giving people the tools and time to do hazard mapping and prepare for emergencies.

The registration deadline has been extended. Join us! https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/CSU-Extension/Colorado-Women-in-Ag/Registration

DON’T WAIT – REGISTRATION CLOSES 11/1! The 2023 Colorado Women in Agriculture Conference is right around the corner. Join Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, Kate Greenberg, and so many other great women in all types of agricultural fields for learning, networking and so much more. Details at https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/CSU-Extension/Colorado-Women-in-Ag?fbclid=IwAR0jKptc5BVeVK-LSHwRedb7TFqEdtKmTX3e1FnzqNRjmuHGmWHZlOndMng

Weld County Fair Aims Community College Colorado State University Colorado 4-H

Farm, ranch, and rural life is unique and special. Did you know you can find a counselor or therapist who knows and has lived this life? This World Mental Health Day a reminder that reaching out for help makes you stronger! 💪 More details in each photo caption.

Whitney from our outreach team presented for Valley Food Partnership's Cultivating Farmers and Ranchers That Thrive program earlier this week. Check out their page for the livestreams!

One of tomorrow's free National Farm Safety and Health Week webinars will feature widely recognized dairy safety expert, Dr. David Douphrate!

Join us for the FREE webinar, Confined Spaces on Dairy Farms as Dr. Douphrate presents how manure storage facilities meet the definition of confined spaces and the potential hazards associated with these facilities. This webinar will take place on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 11 AM CT. Registration is available here: https://www.agrisafe.org/event/nfshw-2023-confined-spaces-dairy-facilities/

Looking to step up your ATV riding for National Farm Safety and Health Week? The US Ag Centers have a video playlist just for you! Check out the playlist for:
🟩 Efficient riding tips
🦺 Importance of reflective materials
🪖 Teaching kids about helmets

Playlist >> https://col.st/sHgkV

Last month our Director, Dr. Lorann Stallones, traveled to Ireland to participate in the “BeSafe - International Farm Safety and Farm Health Conference”. Highlights of this international collaboration included trips to Teagasc’s Research Centres and robust discussion of how to support mental health in farming and rural communities.

Hundreds of Colorado State Fair visitors are now ✨farm safety smart✨ after visiting with us this weekend at the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CSU Spur 'Sci on the Fly' mobile outreach lab.

"Caraveo announced bipartisan legislation she’s involved with to set up a hotline through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide mental health support for farmers, ranchers, farm workers and families."

Mental health of rural farmers, ranchers and workers a source of concern for Rep. Caraveo and mental health professionals “Right now, health and mental health is a big, big, big concern,” said Ana Schultz, a roundtable participant with the Project Protect Promotora Network.