Tag: worker

On-Farm Safety Training Video Resources for Florida Growers

by Yvette Goodiel
September 17, 2024

Agricultural work carries significant risks to health and safety both on and off the farm. Among all occupations, farming, forestry and fishing have the highest fatality rate (US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022). Agricultural workers interact ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Food Safety, Martin County, OSHA, Pesticide Safety, Produce Safety, Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker, Worker Protection Standard, Worker Safety

Giving Thanks for the Growers

by Yvette Goodiel
November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving reminds us to give thanks. A reminder is much needed for all of us! So many times all that we have does not easily register over the demands of work in all its forms, the things and experiences we wish we had, and the other struggles ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Food System, Green Industry, Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension, Worker

Pilot research projects selected for funding to improve agricultural worker safety, health

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 15, 2017

By Ricky Telg The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is awarding more than $56,000 to three pilot research projects to improve the safety and health of agricultural workers. Scientists will use mobile app monitoring ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Archive, IFAS, News, Safety, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Worker

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