Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

UMASH sponsored a request to Governor Tim Walz to declare February 15-21 Grain Bin Safety Week in Minnesota. We are proud to share the official proclamation!

Read the proclamation at https://bit.ly/4rYq1QH

Download the February UMASH Farm Safety Planner for grain bin safety resources at https://bit.ly/46cWE4L

Keep safe in confined spaces. February isn’t just a month for love - it’s also a time to focus on safety, especially when it comes to confined spaces like grain bins.

Download the UMASH February Farm Safety Planner and share the grain bin safety resources. Customize the planner with your own reminders and important dates this month.

https://mailchi.mp/umn/feb-2026-planner

CE Credit Opportunity! This article from Migrant Clinicians Network is eligible for 0.5 of Continuing Nursing Education credit accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). To receive your credit, read the article then complete the quiz. DEADLINE: January 21, 2026.

H5N1 During Influenza Season: A Primer for Clinicians Serving Dairy Workers Read this article to grab a continuing education credit.

Today is One Health Day. The One Health philosophy plays a key role in UMASH research, education, and prevention projects. Learn more at

One Health ONE HEALTH IN AGRICULTURAL SAFETY AND HEALTH The One Health philosophy plays a key role in UMASH research, education, and prevention projects: Zoonotic diseases are caused by pathogens that are transmissible between humans and animals. What are they? How are they being transferred?

October is Fire Prevention Month. With crops drying out and cooler temperatures, the risk of fire increases. Use and share the UMASH resources in this month's calendar to help be prepared and prevent building and field fires. The October calendar also includes resources for physical and mental health, ag educators, the RF-DASH program, swine handling, and agritourism.

Download the October calendar at https://umash.umn.edu/calendars/

Although farm safety is vital ALL year, we set aside this week in September every year to raise awareness about the risks of agricultural work, and provide resources to keep farm workers and family safe and healthy on the farm.

Read the latest UMASH email for more information and links to resources and webinars.

National Farm Safety and Health Week - Sept 22-27 Since 1944, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week to raise awareness about the dangers of farming, and share resources to help protect America's agriculture workforce.

Don't miss these upcoming farm safety events! - https://mailchi.mp/umn/upcoming-events-fall-2025

September is here and signs of Fall are everywhere! That also means the arrival of harvest season.

While fall harvest can be one of the most rewarding times of the year, it can also be one of the most dangerous. Download and share our September farm safety calendar with resources to help keep everyone safe on the farm during harvest season.

Download calendars at: https://umash.umn.edu/calendars/

Have a safe, healthy, and happy Fall - from all of us at UMASH!

Mosquitoes and ticks are more than annoying, they can spread serious diseases and make you sick. When working outdoors, stay protected by wearing long sleeves and insect repellent, checking for ticks daily.

Learn more about how you can "Fight the Bite" with these resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/prevention/index.html

Before you fire up the mower, make sure "you're in the know before you mow" to protect you and others from injuries.

The Childhood Agricultural Safety Network mower safety campaign offers helpful materials available in English and Spanish with the tools you need for a safe mowing season! https://cultivatesafety.org/campaigns/mowing/

@ Cultivate Safety @ National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety

Mark your calendars and make plans to visit the Wellness Pavilion at Minnesota Farmfest from August 5- 7 📅 Get ready for an exciting and interactive experience focused on Living Healthy, Farming Safely! Join us for live demos, ag health and safety exhibitors, health screenings, hands-on activities, and so much more! https://umash.umn.edu/minnesota-farmfest-2025/