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Rollover protection a critical strategy for small farms

Operating a farm safely is a big job, no matter the number of acres. If you happen to run
a farm that uses mostly volunteer labor and is located on public land, safety
considerations become even more critical.

Photo by Brandi Janssen

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GPCAH now accepting pilot grant applications.

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Up to $30,000 available for 12-18 month projects. Projects addressing mental health, sleep deprivation, safe transport and handling of commodities (e.g., grain, hay), and slips, trips, and falls prevention are encouraged.

Broadcaster shares run-in with steer that broke her hand

Susan Littlefield of Surprise, Neb., shared her safety story with Telling the Story Project. Her Australian shepherd Winchester wasn’t with her the day a steer smashed her hand.

Photo courtesy: Risto Rautiainen

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GPCAH launch new website to map pesticide drift

A new online tool from the University of Iowa can help Iowa farmers more efficiently plan their annual pesticide applications.

Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Investigator Profile: Amanda Holmstrom, PhD, Michigan State University

Growing Resiliency in Tough Times (GRITT): A Text-messaging Mental Health Intervention for Farmers
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Upcoming Events

Occupational and Safety and Health Student Research Conference
CPHB
April 26, 2019
Iowa City, IA

Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2019

Agricultural Safety and Health Core Course Networking Reception 
CPHB Atrium
June 10, 2019
Iowa City, IA

Agricultural Safety and Health Core Course 
CPHB Atrium
June 10-14, 2019
Iowa City, IA

National Educational Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS)
June 12
Peosta, IA

ISASH 2019 Annual Conference
Embassy Suites
June 24-27, 2019
Des Moines, IA

National Educational Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS)
July 9, 2019
Peosta, IA

Minnesota Farm Fest 
August 6-8, 2019
Morgan, MN

National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Annual Meeting 
September 8-10, 2019
Fort Wayne, IN

National FFA Convention and Expo
October 20-November 2, 2019
Indianapolis, IN