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UF/IFAS, UF College of Medicine team up for fourth clinic, nutrition event to help farmworkers

by Brad BuckAvatar photo
March 7, 2023

In their fourth such clinic, faculty from UF/IFAS and the UF College of Medicine will test farmworkers for chronic diseases from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 in Arcadia. The screenings will be at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Ajia Paolillo, Bilingual, Blood Pressure, CAFE Latino, Chagas Disease, Chronic Diseases, Clinic, DeSoto County, Dr. Norman Beatty, Farmworkers, Health, John Diaz, Nutrition, Pesticide Safety, Safety

UF/IFAS, FDACS seek help in spreading the word on COVID-19 testing to Florida agricultural workers

by Samantha MurrayAvatar photo
November 5, 2020

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (UF/IFAS) and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) encourage as many agricultural workers as possible to be tested for COVID-19. Farmworkers ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: COVID Testing, Covid-19, Farmworkers, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, UF IFAS Extension
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National Farm Safety and Health Week: COVID-19 Farm Safety

by Morgan Pinkerton
September 21, 2020

What is National Farm Safety and Health Week? Agriculture is one of the most important industries in the United States, but also one of the most hazardous. Many injuries seen in agriculture can be prevented through proper training and education. ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Educational Resources, Farm Safety, Farmers, Farmworkers

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