Staying alert in a stressful world Farming is a dangerous vocation in all four seasons. But every year when harvest rolls around, keeping alert and getting enough rest are especially critical to farmers’ mental and physical health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, chronic sleep debt can cause accidents involving drowsy driving, or operating a…
Not just another webinar: UMASH Expo to launch virtually When COVID-19 shut down county fair and outdoor trade show season across Minnesota, the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) challenged themselves to adapt and curate a unique virtual trade show. Their task? Try to avoid being just another webinar. Oh, and cut the…
MDA expands options for contacting Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering two new ways that farmers and others involved in agriculture can contact the Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: text and email. “We want to make it as easy as possible for our farmers to get the help…