Take extra time to plan for the safety of all in agriculture.
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. Each year, more than 2 million youth under the age of 20 are exposed to farm-related safety hazards. As a result, a significant number of young people are killed, injured, or permanently disabled on farms in the United States. This webinar, hosted by Illinois AgrAbility, will share research, work guidelines, and ag safety programs surrounding youth safety and health in agriculture.
About the AgrAbility Spring Webinar Series
Farmers and farmworkers have always been the backbone of America. The state of Illinois includes 72,650 farms that cumulatively harvest over 27 million acres and are operated by 118,000 producers. The work involved is not only the farmer’s livelihood but also their way of life. This educational series is geared toward agricultural producers, farm workers, Extension professionals, farm families, and those who work in agricultural businesses.
The final webinar session in the spring series will take place online from 12 to 1 p.m. on April 4. Each month covers a different topic and will feature experts from Illinois Extension and partnering public health and agricultural organizations. The live webinars are free, but registration is required per session.
Session Presenters
- Josie M. Rudolphi, assistant professor and Extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- Cassandra Peltier, health educator associate at the National Farm Medicine Center with the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety.
- Jana Davidson, program manager for the Progressive Agriculture Foundation and Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program.
Past Spring Series Sessions
To view past sessions, visit the Illinois AgrAbility Spring Webinar list. For questions, contact Haley Jones, AgrAbility program coordinator, at haleyj@illinois.edu, 217-244-2948.
About Illinois AgrAbility
Illinois AgrAbility provides direct services and solutions to farmers, veterans, and farmworkers in Illinois with disabilities so they can maintain their independence and continue farming. Illinois AgrAbility is a program within University of Illinois Extension and is funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture NIFA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA, under sponsored project number 2022-41590-38130.
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To learn more about Illinois AgrAbility, visit extension.illinois.edu/agrability. To request services, contact Illinois AgrAbility at agrability@illinois.edu or 217-244-2948.