Just like the agriculture industry, health care has never been – and never will be – a one-size-fits-all system. With a low uninsured rate of 4.7%, the state of Minnesota prioritizes offering its residents access to quality, affordable health care. 40 Square Cooperative Solutions takes this to heart by offering an array of competitive health…
Today, more than 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. That staggering number is expected to more than double to nearly 14 million by 2060. The number of Americans who watch their loved ones battle this disease is drastically higher and includes 40 Square Board Director Beth Magnusson. Magnusson’s mom is living with Alzheimer’s,…
Sun safety 101 This May is Skin Cancer Awareness, and the team at 40 Square wants you to practice skin safety during these months when we all want to enjoy the outdoors. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays causes most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect…
Minnesota farmers who want to improve safety on their farms can now apply for funding through two programs from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) that help with the cost of buying, shipping and installing eligible safety equipment. “There’s very little that can comfort a family who has lost someone due to a preventable accident…
Agriculture is known as one of the most dangerous industries in America and abroad. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately two million full-time workers were employed in production agriculture in the US in 2018. About 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury every day. National Farm Safety and Health…
When COVID-19 first shut down in person learning, educators and parents got a glimpse into different digital challenges. Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and electronic tablets for extended periods of time. The discomfort drove some of them to their ophthalmologist, looking for relief. As students and…
Saving lives: What ag producers need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine With a single-dose vaccine now awaiting emergency approval, COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution is expected to increase in the coming months. The Biden administration also announced it will purchase 200 million more vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna by July, increasing the chances…
Winter Health Safety Check – Carbon Monoxide Winter is upon us, which means heating our homes and more time in front of the fireplace. Rest a little easier during the winter months by ensuring your carbon monoxide detectors and appliances are running properly – and safely. Carbon Monoxide Exposure Dos and Don’ts Have your heating…
MDA offering grain storage safety cost-share program The Grain Storage Facility Safety Cost-Share helps Minnesota farmers buy, ship, and install eligible safety equipment for on-farm grain bins or silos. Amount Available We have approximately $50,000 for this program in Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021). Funding comes from the Minnesota Legislature…
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…