Deep South Center for OH&S

09/25/2026

🌸 FREE WEBINAR: Boots, Bales, Biopsies – Women’s Health on the Farm

📅 Friday, September 25 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Women are a driving force in agriculture, but too often, their own health takes a back seat.

Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar, happening Friday, September 25, and focused on women’s health in agricultural settings. Participants will explore unique health challenges women face while working in agriculture, including occupational health risks, cancer prevention, early detection, and strategies for prioritizing personal well-being.
This session will provide practical information to help women in agriculture make informed health decisions while continuing to support their farms, families, and communities.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/boots-bales-biopsies-women-s-health-on-the-farm

Live Webinar: Friday, September 25 - 11am to 12pm Central TimeRural dwelling individuals faces some of the highest cancer rates, and Rural women -often the...

09/24/2026

🌪️ FREE WEBINAR: More than FEMA: Building True Rural Disaster Resilience

📅 Thursday, September 24 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM CT

When disaster strikes, recovery takes more than emergency response—it takes resilient communities. Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar on Thursday, September 24 at 3 PM CT to explore how rural communities can strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and long-term recovery.

This session will examine the unique challenges agricultural communities face during disasters and highlight strategies to build stronger support systems before, during, and after emergencies.
Participants will learn about the importance of collaboration, community partnerships, and proactive planning to improve rural resilience.

Discover approaches that go beyond immediate response to help farmers, ranchers, and rural communities recover and thrive after disasters.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/more-than-fema-building-true-rural-disaster-resilience

Live Webinar: Thursday, September 24 - 3pm - 4pm Central Time

09/24/2026

🚨 FREE WEBINAR: Increasing Awareness for Confined Space Safety in Agriculture

📅 Thursday, September 24 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Awareness is the first step toward preventing confined space tragedies. Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar on Thursday, September 24, to increase understanding of confined space hazards in agricultural settings.
Participants will review common confined spaces found on farms and ranches, including grain bins, silos, manure storage facilities, and tanks.

This session will help participants recognize high-risk situations, understand the dangers associated with confined space entry, and learn practical prevention strategies that can help protect agricultural workers, families, and communities.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/increasing-awareness-for-confined-space-safety-in-agriculture

Live Webinar: Thursday, Sept 24 - 1pm - 2pm Central TimeReview of Confined Spaces, especially those found on farms and ranches. Intended...

09/24/2026

⚠️ FREE Webinar: Confined Space Safety in Agriculture

📅 Thursday, September 24 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Confined spaces are common on farms and ranches, but they can present serious safety hazards without proper awareness and preparation. Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar on Thursday, September 24, to explore the dangers of confined spaces in agriculture, including grain bins, silos, manure pits, and other agricultural structures.

Participants will learn how to recognize confined space hazards, understand the risks associated with entry, and identify strategies to promote safer work practices in agricultural settings.
Whether you are a farmer, rancher, agricultural worker, educator, healthcare professional, or safety advocate, this session provides important information to help strengthen agricultural safety efforts and protect rural communities.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/confined-space-safety-in-agriculture

Live Webinar: Thursday, Sept 24 - 11am - 12pm Central TimeAgricultural confined spaces, such as grain bins, silos, manure pits, and storage tanks, present...

09/23/2026

🌱 FREE WEBINAR: Telling the Story – Using Personal Experiences to Strengthen Farm Safety and Well-Being

📅 Wednesday, September 23 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CT

Stories have the power to connect, educate, and inspire change. Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar to explore how personal experiences can be used to strengthen farm safety and promote well-being in agricultural communities.

Participants will learn how sharing real-life experiences can increase awareness, encourage safer practices, and create meaningful conversations around health and safety on the farm. This session will highlight storytelling as a tool for education, outreach, and prevention—helping farmers, families, and agricultural professionals connect through shared experiences and lessons learned.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/telling-the-story-using-personal-experiences-to-strengthen-farm-safety-and-well-being

Live Webinar: Wednesday, Sept 23 - 11am-12pm Central TimeThis interactive panel presentation will highlight stories from the Telling the Story Project...

09/22/2026

😴 FREE WEBINAR: The Cost of Fatigue in Agriculture – Practical Solutions to Protect Workers and Increase Productivity

📅 Tuesday, September 22 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM CT

Long hours, demanding schedules, and seasonal pressures can make fatigue a serious challenge in agriculture.
Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar to explore how fatigue impacts agricultural workers, workplace safety, health, and productivity.
Participants will learn about common contributors to fatigue in agricultural settings and gain practical strategies to improve rest, recognize fatigue-related risks, and create safer, healthier work environments.

This session will provide farmers, ranchers, agricultural employers, and safety professionals with tools to better understand fatigue and implement solutions that support both workers' well-being and operational success.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/the-cost-of-fatigue-in-agriculture-practical-solutions-to-protect-workers-and-increase-productivity

Live Webinar: Tuesday, September 22 - 3pm - 4pm Central TimeFatigue among agricultural workers is a significant yet underrecognized occupational health and...

09/22/2026

FREE WEBINAR: Noise in Agriculture – An Overlooked Occupational Hazard

📅 Tuesday, September 22 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
The sounds of agriculture are familiar, but the impact of excessive noise exposure can last a lifetime.
Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar on Tuesday, September 22, to learn about the risks associated with agricultural noise exposure and the importance of hearing conservation.

Participants will explore common sources of hazardous noise on farms and ranches, the effects of occupational noise exposure, and practical strategies to help protect hearing health.
This session is designed for farmers, agricultural workers, employers, healthcare professionals, and safety educators looking to better understand hearing risks in agriculture and promote prevention-focused practices.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/noise-in-agriculture-an-overlooked-occupational-hazard

Live Webinar: Tuesday, Sept 22 - 1pm - 2pm Central TimeAgricultural workers experience some of the highest rates of occupational noise exposure in the United...

09/21/2026

FREE WEBINAR: These Shared Roads – Using Stories in Rural Roadway Safety Central Appalachian Regional Education and Research Center
📅 Monday, September 21 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
Every trip on a rural roadway tells a story and some stories become powerful reminders of why safety matters. Join AgriSafe for this FREE National Farm Safety and Health Week webinar with presenter Amanda Wickman to explore how personal stories can strengthen rural roadway safety education. The session features a testimonial from a family impacted by a tractor-motor vehicle collision and highlights strategies for using storytelling to encourage safer behaviors on rural roads.
Learn how real experiences can help communities start conversations, increase awareness, and prevent future tragedies.

🔗 Register today:
https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/these-shared-roads-using-stories-in-rural-roadway-safety-education

Live Webinar: Monday, September 21 - 1pm - 2pm Central TimeDuring this presentation, we will show a (

09/16/2026

Join AgriSafe for 11 free webinars on important agricultural health and safety topics during National Farm Safety and Health Week 2026!

📅 September 21–25, 2026

🔗 Register for all webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/

Every September, AgriSafe joins with partners across the US to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working in agriculture. Daily Themes and Webinars: NFSHW Marketing Materials ThisRead More

09/09/2026

We are hiring: IH Faculty
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Environmental Health Sciences

To apply: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/28258