Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

The full minutes were taken by Vice Chair Angie Johnson.  They are attached as the full document.

Consolidated Report of NCERA 197 for May 2024 (reflecting 2023-late May 2024)

Overview:

The work of the NCERA-197 continues to dynamic and diverse range of the committee that includes leaders from the North Central region and beyond including Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Utah, and Alabama. The committee is comprised of a combination of agricultural safety and health leaders and experts from the land-grant universities represented, but also several important partners, including the National Children’s Center for Ag Safety; the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers; the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; representatives from Canada’s organizations that promote ag safety; and others.  We place a big focus on the multi-state charge of working together on collaboratively prioritized objectives. These objectives create a framework that encourages multi-state work seen through direct project collaboration across states, cooperation on “center” grant efforts and activities whether through NIOSH-funded centers or state/regional center efforts, and authorship on educational materials, technical reports, and peer-reviewed journal articles.

 These objectives are shown below along with the number of states among NCERA-197 members reporting as having accomplished work in each: 

1. Promote the use of/priorities in the National Agenda for Action for NCERA 197 (10 states)
2. Develop whitepapers or reports on ag safety and health issues (6 states)
3. Enhance 1862, 1890, and 1994 land grant institutions’ participation in ag safety and health (10 states)
4. Encourage and promote agricultural best management practices for safety and health (12 states)
5. Encourage use of or participate in developing standards related to agricultural hazard and risk exposures 9 states)
6. Work to ensure sustainability of agricultural safety and health efforts and capacity through engagement with other groups and individuals - including students (11 states)

Collectively, the states represented within NCERA-197 are making a significant impact on agricultural safety and health. We share ideas, curricula, and other efforts in areas of common priority across states.  Examples include the leadership on issues of youth tractor and machinery safety through programs such as Purdue’s Gearing Up for Safety and the National Safe Operation of Tractors and Machinery program by Penn State.  Both have had substantial input, involvement, and current use by the majority of states represented by NCERA-197.  Another example of “common” multi-state work includes the USDA-funded AgrAbility project including its network of state projects and the national Breaking New Ground project. These initiatives are not just projects, but they are making a real difference in the lives of those working in agriculture.

The end result, often in the form ofscholarly work of the committee members, and collaboration made possible by NCERA-197 can be readily seen in the comprehensive list of multi-authored publications included in this report. Many of these cited documents contain multi-author efforts supported by, catalyzed, or in other ways made possible through the presence of NCERA-197. Even the current leadership of this committee was made possible and catalyzed by the presence of this committee – The current chair (Shutske) serves on the graduate school advisor committee of the vice-chair (Johnson).  Numerous other examples exist and are made possible through the collegial nature of the network and needs to share efforts and resources. 

 Multiple states are working in as many as 15-20 areas of work ranging from two or three states to as many as seven reported in areas that include:

• Agricultural Machinery Safety
• Youth Agricultural Safety
• Mental Health in Agriculture
• Agricultural Confined Spaces Safety
• Pesticide Safety
• Migrant/Immigrant and Underserved Farmworker Health
• Tractor and Machinery Certification
• Grain Handling Safety
• Autonomous Agricultural Systems Safety
• Farm Vehicle and Labor Transportation Safety

Outputs:

 Reviewers will find a comprehensive listing of outputs reported in the “publications” section.  These include:

• Technical papers and reports
• Peer-reviewed journal articles
• Educational curricula
• Media/popular press articles (in agricultural trade venues)

 Each member of NCERA-197 works in areas of educational program development and delivery and/or the applied research necessary to ground prevention, health promotion, and other types of intervention activities on the latest science. 

 We spend time each year discussing emerging needs and issues. For example, in recent years, we’ve prioritized connecting to the growing efforts to partner with underserved audiences and institutions. This has included the 1890 and 1994 Land Grant university partners nationwide and significantly and historically underserved audiences such as immigrant and migrant farmworkers, youth, and women.

 The committee facilitates the sharing of ideas, programs, development efforts, and other forms of support as we strive to create equal access to audiences who are playing an increasingly significant role in producing food, fiber, and energy for a growing population in an industry where exposure to a range of health and safety hazards abound. We also are increasingly motivated knowing that “farm labor” is a growing issue for agricultural producers (farmers and ranchers) in many parts of the country and that workers and producers both cite that barriers exist as a result of farm and ranch work being viewed as “dull, dirty, and dangerous.”

 As a result, members of NCERA-197 have developed very audience-specific programs to support workers. Still, the multi-state partnerships have also focused on automation, autonomy, and other technologies that mitigate risk, support the agricultural economy, and recognize impacts on the workforce, communities, and the supporting agricultural infrastructure.

Outcomes:

These are outcomes described by those reporting for the 2023-2024 (June 1 – May 31) timeframe.

Pennsylvania: The NE Ag Safety and Health Coalition (NEASHC) now has participation from 10 out of 12 states in the region. Demonstrations and teaching aids have been provided to the state representatives, and usage is tracked to show the reach. Since these educators have limited time and resources, the NEASHC has provided training and resources to better equip them for providing ag safety and health education.

Indiana: - Increase the number of Purdue students exposed to issues related to ag safety and health - Publish 2-3 research articles related to ag safety and health - Train 300-400 rural professionals annually on enhancing access to agricultural worksites for persons with disabilities - Engage in public awareness and outreach at o fewer than 10 events per year - Enhance the quality of instructional resources used in secondary agricultural education programs

Florida: Reached agricultural equipment and machinery users and people around ag machinery and equipment will increase their knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to AFF safety and health practices: - More than 1,500 individuals have participated in education programs regarding agricultural safety and health practices. Based on pre- and post-training tests applied during these educational events, the average knowledge gained was 20%. More than 75% of the participants indicated they were “likely” to use the safety information provided during the training. Reached Extension educators will adopt and promote AgFF safety and health practices: - Teaching Agricultural Safety for Youth training program was attended by 10 Extension educators; the participants increased their knowledge by 32%. Almost all the participants were unaware of the multiple available resources for teaching agricultural safety and health. All the participants were extremely or somewhat satisfied with the programs and planned to incorporate Agricultural Safety and Health into their programs. - Introductory tractor driving course for beginners: This program was adopted by several Extension educators.

Utah: Many respondents (91.4%) indicated providing educational programming for youth, but only 28.1% indicated providing youth with educational programming involving tractor and machinery safety training. Respondents reported serving youth representing Native Americans (39.5%, f = 15), Black/African American (44.7%, f = 17), Hispanic/Latino/LatinX (60.5%, f = 23), Pacific Islander/Asian (2.6,%, f = 1). Of those respondents offering tractor and machinery safety instruction to youth, one individual was interested in a standardized online exam, and seven indicated an interest in awarding students a digital badge for completing tractor and machinery safety programs. Three individuals reported using the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program, two indicated using the online course AgSafety4U through eXtension.org, and one reported using the SAY clearinghouse website. Over half the individuals responding (67.7%, f = 21) indicated they would like more information on offering youth tractor and machinery safety education (ages 12-18).

Wisconsin: We have successfully increased the knowledge and awareness levels of approximately 100 primary healthcare providers and encouraged incorporating clinical practices for physicians, nurses, and others, including using screenings, asking key/informed questions of patients about agricultural hazard exposures, and providing well-informed referrals. Approximately 1350 farmers attended programs focused on safety policy, key engineering changes to reduce hazard/risk, and understanding roles and responsibilities in educating and maintaining a strong safety culture and open communication with workers. During presentations and discussions, the tool “Slido” is being incorporated into presentations, and participants indicate an intention to make specific safety-related changes in their practices either as workers or employers at a rate generally exceeding 70%. We have demonstrated the efficacy of a research-based intervention for dairy farmworkers around key health-related behaviors, including using PPE, hygiene, clothing laundering, and hazard recognition through increased knowledge and documented behavioral intentions to adopt health-related behaviors across eight outcomes. As a state, we have transitioned most of the training and certification efforts to high school vocational agriculture teachers and technical college instructors. This has been made possible through the complete adoption and incorporation of the Gearing Up for Safety program from Purdue University. We are using Penn State's NSTMOP program and its Spanish version to develop programs on tractors, machinery, and skid steer operation for dairy farmworkers.

Illinois: The first focus area is in grain storage and handling safety. Every year approximately 20-40 grain entrapments occur nationwide in grain bins and silos. Grain entrapments are highly fatal (40-60%) and tend to have long-term impacts on survivors farm families and worksites. Lastly, 50% of all entrapments impact youth under 21 and adults over 60. We aim to conduct safety training to raise awareness on this topic and investigate new techniques to increase safety. In addition to our capacity-building grant, we successfully expanded our efforts into infectious diseases for the grain industry. Last year, we conducted 47 training sessions. Last year, we reached over 2,800 participants and had over 5,600 contact hours. Our training courses are generally well regarded, with over 95% of participants agreeing that they learned something new and would recommend the training to others. In addition, we completed investigating the effectiveness of air compressors in removing out-of-condition grain and are developing new recommendations. The second focus area is developing new approaches to teaching safety. Our objective for this area is to develop four modules to teach safety issues surrounding semi-trailers. This project is a partnership between UIUC, Parkland College, and Purdue University. These modules will train new technicians and serve as reminders for licensed technicians. We have completed the development of three modules. We have conducted 3 training events with about 100 individuals in industry and academia (Parkland). There has been considerable interest in future programming, and we are booking three more events with Industry. The third focus is investigating new hazards associated with implementing new farm technologies and developing safety awareness campaigns. Salah led the SAFER Ag Workshop, a two-day workshop with 100 participants to discuss issues related to agricultural safety automation. Participants came from the autonomous manufacturing industry, agricultural safety academia, NIOSH, farmers, and media. One of the significant impacts is the interactivity with each other to discuss and set research and policy priorities for safety in automation. I am currently leading the efforts to publish four peer-reviewed white papers on research and policy needs in Safety. We have started planning SAFER Ag 2.0 based on requests from NIOSH, USDA-NIFA, and industrial partners. The fourth focus area is developing an agricultural injury surveillance program that is accessible to the extension and the public. We have completed efforts in developing a new coding structure for agricultural injuries and are on target to launch a five-year injury surveillance dashboard in 2024. In addition, we are building partnerships with the Department of Public Health to gain access to EMS datasets. Lastly, we continue to build on our international outreach program and have built connections with Pakistan, Ghana, and Zambia's agricultural sectors. We hope to serve as an adviser in promoting agricultural safety and health programs and improving machine safety.

Missouri: Agricultural Safety and Health youth programs reached 55,905 participants in 35 Missouri rural counties in school-based programs. Instruction covered ATV, UTV, grain bin, animal handling, tractor, ROPS, ergonomics, sun, and mental health in-person classes. In addition, 350,000 indirect contacts were reached through hands-on exhibits and online media. Of the 25,905 participants, 85% reported gaining new skills to implement agricultural safety and health practices into their daily lives.

Oklahoma: My work with the SW Ag Center continues to support capacity building in agricultural safety and health research. Each year, our Center funds 2-3 pilot/feasibility projects with a PI and mentor. I oversee these projects and help to support them to a successful conclusion, monitoring additional activity for three years. A graduate student will defend his MS thesis this summer concerning respiratory protection and heat stress in agriculture. He has accepted full-time employment in a safety position following graduation. I have also mentored two undergraduate students this year on research projects related to agricultural safety. One is continuing to work with me this summer on her research. The other is completing a safety-related internship and will start a graduate program with me in the fall semester. While teaching my Safety and Health in Agriculture class, one of my primary goals is to change my students' attitudes concerning safety topics. I hope they will continue to apply these topics in their professional careers, even if they do not work in a safety position. I was pleased to receive feedback from a recent graduate that he applies the principles of my class daily: "JSA's are filled out daily, and risk assessments are multiple times a day thing. While the training required for this is provided by my employer, having a deeper understanding of the why helps quite a bit."

West Virginia: In 2023, I was approached to join the Northeast Ag Safety and Health Coalition group as West Virginia's state representative. On April 29-May 1, 2024, I attended my first Northeast Ag Safety and Health Coalition meeting in Cooperstown, NY. This was an incredible opportunity to network with other educators across the Northeast who focus on ag safety work. Through the coalition's generous support, our state was gifted with several table-top demonstration kits that other educators across West Virginia and I can utilize at various educational events, such as farm safety days, 4-H camps, and other school-related events and activities. I am also serving as the academic advisor/dissertation chair to a Ph.D. student exploring several facets of ATV safety for her dissertation research. She examines ATV-related laws, medical data, and economic impact in several states with the highest prevalence of ATV injuries and fatalities.

Ohio: Annually, the Grain C.A.R.T. provides training programs for rural first responders to increase their capacity in grain rescue emergencies; working collaboratively with the Ohio Fire Academy, technical training using the simulator is delivered to 850 fire and EMT personnel. The Grain CART also provides annual outreach education to over 800 participants. They attend regional field days, employee training programs, and farm customer appreciation events to increase their knowledge of best management practices while working with stored grain. The OSU Farm Stress Certified Program is a 7.5 CEU accredited course designed for social workers, counselors, and other health service providers to teach mental health professionals about the unique stressors in farming. In 2023, a 2.0 version was created for rural providers seeking additional training to serve their rural clientele better. The Ohio AgrAbility Program works collaboratively with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to conduct on-site assessments for farmers with disabilities, resulting in referrals and $475,341in assistive technology, equipment, worksite modifications and services. Outreach and peer-to-peer programs are offered to nearly 5,000 farmers and disability stakeholders who are attending educational presentations, workshops, webinars, and trade show events. The OSU Agricultural Safety and Health Program's website was developed specifically for curriculum and educational resources, Ohio's agricultural surveillance data, and connections to the main program areas, including Ohio AgrAbility. Our websites had over 23,000 users in the past year and nearly 39,000 page views. The program's Facebook page provided social media posts regarding agricultural safety and AgrAbility to 1,800 followers. A farm stress webpage is also available on an OSU Extension maintained site to share resources and services for farmers on personal health issues and financial management, farm succession planning, and emergency management topics. Annually, the Farm Stress website has approximately 1,000 visitors. Farm safety articles were published in popular press magazines and newsletters. Publication outlets included Ohio Country Journal (circulation of 21,239 households), eFields Report (12,500 views online and printed copies), OSU Extension Agronomic Team C.O.R.N. Newsletter (5,335 subscribers), and the Agricultural Safety Ag STAT Newsletter (with 3,000 webpage views). Farm safety and disability were highlighted in national radio and television productions. The nationally syndicated Ag PhD Radio is available through SiriusXM and the OSU South Centers television and YouTube production reached 1.78K subscribers. Through undergraduate courses, research hours, Independent Studies, or Capstone courses, the OSU Ag Safety program meets the students where they are in their academic program to solve current problems facing the agricultural industry. Some projects involve training and education, while others involve engineering design. There is an environment for learning and discovery through dynamically rich activities, which benefits the Ag Safety program with additional scholarship. In the past year, a total of 19 ASM students completed an ag safety course and received their OSHA 10-hr card, 4 engineering students completed a capstone project for skid loader accessibility, 3 Ag Education and Communication students earned a Master of Science, and 2 PhD students graduated with projects in Agricultural Communications and Occupational Therapy.

North Dakota: Due to farm safety camp (tractor and machinery operation certification for 14-15-year-olds), we had a 61% increase in participants' confidence in working safely around PTO shafts, a 46% increase in confidence when conducting a pre-operation check before operating equipment, and a 36% increase in confidence when operating a tractor.

Ohio: This effort increased networking and scholarship between a multi-disciplined author team and increased knowledge for ranchers, their families, and their caregivers about Alzheimer’s and related dementia. The goal is to educate caregivers about the debilitating nature of the disease, provide early detection, and support them with resources and services.

Nebraska: Significant new partnerships that increase our capacity continue to be formed by sharing our resources and programs. One example is the AgSafety4u 2.0 course housed on eXtension.org. This course continues to expand as additional instructors learn about it and enroll students. On the back end, continuing content development through grant support has created a network of professionals from ag safety and health and IT backgrounds working together. This course has been taken by over 480 students is the past year.

Alabama: Due to our team's research efforts, we have developed protocols for power tool-based labs that will be tested in the year to come. We have graduated one PhD student who focused on hearing safety in agriculture, who has taken a tenure track position in agricultural engineering and continues to be a collaborator. Funding from the Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention (SCAHIP) has been secured to purchase testing equipment to provide empirical baselines for hearing and sound in agriculture shops. Data collection in these projects will begin in fall 2024.

Activities:

Regarding specific activities and efforts to leverage funding, members who reported for the June 2023 – May 2024 period estimated program audience size differently. In terms of live, in-person educational events delivered by NCERA-197 members or by educators and other supported partners (through professional development, mentoring, hired staff and others such as Extension educators in the member states), 52,029 documented educational contacts were made.

 For indirect contacts through online programs, YouTube videos, curricular downloads, engagement with online ag safety and health content, etc., NCERA-197 members connected with 461,200 individuals.  Note that this number is likely underestimated as it was only reported by a few states and does not always include readership in trade press articles such as farm magazines, newspapers, and others.  Many of these articles are reported in “Publications” as part of this report.

NCERA members are also leading in many areas of pursuing competitive funding.

Note that individual numbers shown below are cited by the respondents to this survey/evaluation of Extension AG Safety and Health Leaders.  The amounts were asked to be pro-rated to represent a 12-month period and provide a reflection of work led by or in which the respondent participated.  The estimated total:   $9,073,874

Note that this includes a combination of state and federal support plus modest numbers of smaller private gifts and grants.  This number also includes significant leadership in or participation in projects among NIOSH and other state-based centers that serve as magnets for federal, state, and industry-based resources.  In the case of multi-disciplinary centers, numbers for multi-year grants were adjusted, and the amounts “counted” only included the work of the NCERA members and participants in the project. It should be noted that many federally funded agricultural safety and health projects now require the engagement in or direct involvement in multi-disciplinary centers such as the NIOSH center network, state-funded centers, and other units.  This is because of the complexity of agricultural safety and health issues, which often require the engagement of the safety leader (NCERA-197 member) and others representing medicine, engineering, public health, veterinary medicine, education, mental health, etc.  Fortunately for NCERA members, the project (197) includes many of these interests, and the idea sharing, collaboration, and ability to cooperate on grants, publications, and programs is strengthened by the presence of the committee.

Milestones:

See earlier comments on the objectives laid out and the substantial involvement of all project members in achieving NCERA-197 objectives.

Articles and Products:

Conference Presentations

1. Gorucu, S., Moore, M., Bliznyuk, N., 2023. Farm Vehicle and Farm Labor Transportation Crashes in Florida: 2013-2021. 15th International Congress on Agricultural Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture, Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2023, Antalya/Turkiye. Available at: https://www.ankageng2023.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AnkAgEng-2023-Abstract-Book.pdf
2. Gorucu, S., OspinaG, C., Hofstetter, D., 2023. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment for Cattle Stunning: Case Study. 15th International Congress on Agricultural Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture, Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2023, Antalya/Turkiye. Available at: https://www.ankageng2023.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AnkAgEng-2023-Abstract-Book.pdf
3. Shutske, J., Gonzalez, E., Chao, O., Veeser, D., Diaz Vallejo, E.J., Sethi, A.K., Goldberg, T., Kates, A.E., Knobloch, M., Leite de Campos, J., Pinzón, C., Ruegg, P.L., Safdar, N., Steinberger, A., Suen, G., Young, A., Dukes., E. (2023). A Comprehensive, Data Based Intervention to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance Risk Among Dairy Workers. 2023 International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health Annual Conference. Poster and abstract. Presented in Tampa, Florida.
4. Masel, B., Cunningham, M., Funkenbusch, K., Mehrnoosh, N. & Minor, D. (2023, March). Chronic Health Condition and Management for Farmers. [Oral Presentation]. National AgrAbility Training Workshop. Spokane, WA. http://www.agrability.org/agrability-national-training-workshop/2023-agrability-national-training-workshop/.
5. Doosing, E., Funkenbusch, K. & Cunningham, M. (2023, March). 4-H Save Your Leaders Guide. [Oral Presentation]. National AgrAbility Training Workshop. Spokane, WA. http://www.agrability.org/agrability-national-training-workshop/2023-agrability-national-training-workshop/
6. Funkenbusch, K. & Miller, C. (2023, February). Mental Health in Agriculture. [Invited Oral Presentation]. Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives State Convention. Camden of the Lake, MO.
7. Funkenbusch, K., Zhou, J. & Shannon, M. (2023, November). Better Farm Tools and Equipment for Women Urban and Rural Agriculture: Survey on the Health and Safety Issues of Farm Tools and Equipment used by Women Farmers. [Research Poster]. Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference. Dubuque, IA. https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/2023-mrash/
8. Patillo, A., Funkenbusch, K. & Pezold, M. (2023, November). Missouri farm and ranch stress project accelerator. [Research Poster]. Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference. Dubuque, IA. https://icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/2023-mrash/
9. Funkenbusch, K., Patillo, A., Liu, P., Kelly, D., Williams, E. & Lang, V. (2023, October). Breaking Down Barriers to St. Louis Metropolitan Area New and Beginning Urban and Small-Scale Farms Grow Success. [Professional Technical Poster]. Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Project Directors Meeting. Denver, CO.
10. Funkenbusch, K., Fuller, J., Picking, E. Schreck, B., Yang, N., Bolling, M., Brattin, A., Jaster, S. (2023, March). Missouri AgrAbility Assist Client Farmers to Promote Hope, Independence, Equity, Diversity, and Accessible Self-employment Opportunities in Agriculture. [Professional Poster]. National AgrAbility Training Workshop. Spokane, WA. http://www.agrability.org/agrability-national-training-workshop/2023-agrability-national-training-workshop/
11. Ogunbiyi, D., Moore, K. G. (2024, June) Investigating the Relationship Between Respirator Types and Their Impact on Behavioral and Physiological Responses While Performing Simulated Grain Handling Activities. ISASH Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
12. Moore, K. G. (2024, April). Managing Grain, Facilities, and Employees for Quality and Safety. Coastal Bend Grain Storage and Handlers Safety Conference. Sinton, TX.
13. Skinner, H., Jepsen, D. (2023). Livestock Handling Safety: A 4-H Resource Guide for Youth, Parents and Project Advisors. Poster presented at the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health Annual Conference, Tampa, FL. June 18, 2023.
14. Pulley, J., Bowling, Jepsen, D., Kitchel, T (2023). School Based-Agricultural Education Teachers’ Lived Experience of Integrating Virtual Reality into their Classroom. Presentation at the National AAAE Conference, Raleigh, NC. May 16, 2023.
15. Jarman, R., Joseph, R, Akgerman, L., Jepsen, D., (2022) Using Social Media to support your farmers and create educational content. Presentation at the National AgrAbility Training Workshop. Spokane, WA. March 25, 2023.
16. Akgerman, L., Jepsen, D., Jarman, R., Joseph, R., Scaife, G. (2022). Ohio AgrAbility and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Presentation at the National AgrAbility Training Workshop. Spokane, WA. March 25, 2023.
17. Akgerman, L. (2023). Addressing mental health stigma in rural communities. Ohio Rural Health Conference, Ada, Ohio.
18. Dellifield, J., Britton, B, Zoller, C, Jepsen, D. (2023). Farm Stress Certified: A New Approach to Training for Mental Health Professionals. Presented at the Epsilin Sigma Phi National Conference, Billings, MT. September 27, 2023.
19. Jepsen, S.D., Kilanowski, J.F., Drerup, E., Brinkman, P. (2023). Identifying Key Health Behaviors of Farmers & Available Health Resources for Ohio Rural Communities. Presented at the National Health Outreach Conference, Ithica, NY. May 23, 2023.
20. Zoller, C., Noggle, S., Britton, B., Dellifield, J. Jepsen, D., Martin, K. (2023). A Team Approach to Addressing Farmer Mental Health and Farm & Rural Stress. Presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the County Agricultural Agents Annual Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.
21. Zoller, C., Jepsen, D., Noggle, S., Britton, B., Dellifield, J. Martin, K. (2023). A Team Approach to Addressing Farmer Mental Health and Farm & Rural Stress. Presented at the 2023 OSU Extension Agricultural Agriculture & Natural Resources Statewide Retreat, in Newbury Ohio, June 7, 2023.

 Extension Bulletins, Fact Sheets, Curricular Products

1.  Fetzer, L., Becot, F. & Murphy, D. (2024) Farm equipment safety on public roads. Penn State Extension. Retrieved from https://extension.psu.edu/farm-equipment-safety-on-public-roads
2. Fetzer, L., Becot, F., Fabian, E., and Tejada de Rivero, M. (2024) Ag safety and health springtime preparations. Penn State Extension. Retrieved from https://extension.psu.edu/ag-safety-and-health-springtime-preparations.
3. Fetzer, L. and Davis, J. (2023) Does the federal worker protection standard regulation apply to me? Penn State Extension. Retrieved from https://extension.psu.edu/does-the-federal-worker-protection-standard-regulation-apply-to-me.
4. Fetzer, L, Becot, F., and Murphy, D. (2024) Practical ways to prevent hearing loss on the farm. Penn State Extension. Retrieved from https://extension.psu.edu/practical-ways-to-prevent-hearing-loss-on-the-farm.
5. Spackman, A. & Fetzer, L. (2023) Farm mobility: Selecting a utility terrain vehicle (UTV)., Penn State Extension. Retrieved from https://extension.psu.edu/farm-mobility-selecting-a-utility-terrain-vehicle-utv.
6. Shutske, J. (2023). Lighting & Marking for Ag Equipment on Wisconsin Public Roadways. Agricultural Safety and Health Program Fact Sheet. A-ASH-FS-102 (2023)
7. Shutske, J. (2023). The Power of a PTO. Agricultural Safety and Health Program Fact Sheet. A-ASH-FS-101 (2023)
8. Shutske, J., Vogt, W., Cornelisse, S., and Luck, B. (2023). Agricultural Autonomy, Technology & the Future. Agricultural Safety and Health Program Fact Sheet. A-ASH-FS-103 (2023)
9. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Connecting to Our Positive Emotions. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WCO-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEOverview
10. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Personal Strengths.
11. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC1-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEStrengths
12. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Gratitude. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC2-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEGratitude
13. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Noticing Positive Events. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC3-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPENoticing
14. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Savoring. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC4-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPESavoring
15. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Everyday Mindfulness. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC5-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEMindfulness
16. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Meditation. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC6-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEMeditation
17. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Emotional Awareness. WC7-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEEmotions
18. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Positive Reappraisal. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC8-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEReappraisal
19. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Self-Compassion. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC9-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPECompassion
20. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023). Acts of Kindness. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC10-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEKindness
21. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J., Kolb, L. (2023).Attainable Goals. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WC11-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEAttainableGoals
22. Swartz, O., Shutske, J., Coorough, A., Moskowitz, J. (2023). Connecting to Our Positive Emotions. WeCOPE Fact Sheet Series. WCO-2023. https://uwmadison.box.com/v/WeCOPEOverview
23. Shutske, J. (2023). Combine Safety. Agricultural Safety and Health Program Fact Sheet (draft used for Indigenous Food System program in November, 2023). A-ASH-FS-COMBINE-SAFETY DRAFT (11/2023)
24. Kim J., Beseler C., Leypoldt M., Subramanian R., Robinson T., Funkenbusch K., Foster J., Harris S., Yoder A., Hymel E. & Watanabe-Galloway, S. (2023). A tailored flyer only may not increase colorectal cancer screening among rural residents: lessons learned and cost implications from a pilot randomized clinical trial. Journal of Rural Health. (Unpublished manuscript).
25. Bevins, M., DiStefano, W., Fowler, M., Starke, A., Funkenbusch, K., Lowrey, L.A. & French, S. (2023, December). TigrAbility - A resource guide for healthcare practioners, Working with the agricultural community.
26. Funkenbusch, K.E., Uthlaut, T.S. & Dothage, M.K. (2023, May). MU Extension & Missouri Partners Mental Health Awareness Month Promotional Toolkit originally developed (2020) and annually revised.
27. Korff, J., Funkenbusch, K., Pifer, G., Bell, D., Tutor-Marcom, R. & Fuller, J. (2023, July). Coping with Stress on the Farm, Telehealth counseling: Fact or Fiction publication.
28. Funkenbusch, K., Muckler, C., Willams, S., Withers, A. & Missouri Suicide Prevention Network. (2023). Suicide Prevention & 988 Guide for Schools. https://www.flipsnack.com/pathtomysuccessprograms/988_guide-for-schools/full-view.html
29. Funkenbusch, K., Muckler, C., Willams, S., Withers, A. & Missouri Suicide Prevention Network. (2023). Missouri 988 Virtual Toolkit. https://sites.google.com/view/mo988/home
30. Jepsen, D. (2023). High Mold Levels Found in Corn. Article in eBarns Bulletin. Pg 26-27.

 Journal Articles 

1. Fetzer, L., Boyer, P., Hirabayashi, L. (2023) Building capacity through the northeast agricultural safety and health coalition. Journal of Agromedicine. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1059924X.2023.2296665.
2. Etienne, A.J., W.E. Field, and N.J. Haslett. A Summary of Lone Agricultural Worker Injuries and Fatalities. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 2023, 29(1).
3. Etienne, A.J., N.J. Haslett, and W.E. Field. Geospatial Incident Analysis for the Sate of Indiana. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. (approved with revisions, 2023).
4. Morris, G.C., S.G. Ehlers, M. Rudolph, W.E. Field, and R. Tormoehlen. Pre/Post-test Evaluations of In-person and Virtual Agricultural Biosecurity Curriculum Journal of Agromedicine (JAM), 2023.
5. Morris, G.C., S.G. Ehlers, W.E. Field, and R. Tormoehlen. A Review of Agricultural Academic Safety, Health, and Biosecurity Curriculum Standards. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, 2022. Vol 38(6).
6. Moore, M., Gorucu, S., and Bliznyuk, N., 2023. Exploratory Analysis of Farm Vehicle and Farm Labor Transportation-Related Crashes. Journal of Agromedicine. doi: 10.1080/1059924X.2023.2284961
7. Weichelt, B.P., Schwebel, D.C., and Gorucu, S., 2023. The backover threat: adopting thermal imaging infrared sensor for agricultural safety. Journal of Injury and Violence Research, 15(2):189-192. doi: 10.5249/jivr.v15i2.1847
8. Dyer, M., Gorucu, S., Bock, R., Thomas, R., Liu, J., and Fetzer, L., 2023. Case Study: Modeling a Grain Bin for Safe Entry Retrofit. Safety, 9(2):28. doi: 10.3390/safety9020028.
9. Michael, J.H. and Gorucu, S., 2023. Severe injuries from product movement in the U.S. food supply chain. Journal of Safety Research, 85: 234-241, doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2023.02.007.
10. Lawver, R. G., Pate, M. L., Smalley, S. W., Perry, D. K., & Shultz, A. (accepted, 2023). Impact of sequential professional development of school-based agricultural education teachers: In-service implications for safety training. Journal of Agricultural Education.
11. Andersen, S. J.*, Pate, M. L., Smith, J., Clement, H., & Judd-Murray, R. (2023). Equine Assessment Procedures in Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Programs. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 29(2), 99-108. doi: 10.13031/jash.15457
12. Andersen, S. J.*, Pate, M. L., Smith, J., Clement, H., & Judd-Murray, R. (2023). Validation of a basic ground skills assessment for equine-assisted services. Emerging Animal Species, 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eas.2023.100030
13. Shutske, JM, Sandner, K, Jamieson, Z. (2023) Risk Assessment Methods for Autonomous Agricultural Machines: Review of Current Practices and Future Needs. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(1): 109-120. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15281
14. Shutske, J. M. (2023). Harnessing the Power of Large Language Models in Agricultural Safety & Health. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health 29(4): 205-224. https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.15841
15. Shutske, JM. (2023). Agricultural automation & autonomy: safety and risk assessment must be at the forefront." Journal of Agromedicine. 28(1), 5-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2022.2147625
16. de Campos, J.L., Gonçalves, J.L., Kates, A., Steinberger, A., Sethi, A., Suen, G., Shutske, J., Safdar, N., Goldberg, T. and Ruegg, P.L., 2023. Variation in Partial Direct Costs of Treating Clinical Mastitis among 37 Wisconsin Dairy Farms. Journal of Dairy Science. In Press.
17. Morris, G., Ehlers, S., & Shutske, J. (2023). US Small-Scale Livestock Operation Approach to Biosecurity. Agriculture, 13(11), 2086.
18. Cuthbertson, C., Brennan, A., Shutske, J., Leatherman, J., Bjornestad, A., Zierl, L., Macy, K., Skidmore, M., Schallhorn, P., Dellifield, J. and Lin, E., (2023). An Effective Mental Health Literacy Program for Farm Financial Service Providers. Journal of Agromedicine, 28(2): 127–1359.
19. Shutske, J., Gonzalez, E., Chao, O., Veeser, D., Diaz Vallejo, E.J., Sethi, A.K., Goldberg, T., Kates, A.E., Knobloch, M., Leite de Campos, J., Pinzón, C., Ruegg, P.L., Safdar, N., Steinberger, A., Suen, G., Young, A., Dukes., E. (2023). New Hazards in Agriculture: Grounding Interventions with Research-Based Behavioral Change Science. 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 2300249, pages 1-10. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202300249 - presented in Omaha, Nebraska.
20. Raza, M.M.S., Li, S., & Issa, S.F. (2024). Global Patterns of Agricultural Machine and Equipment Injuries- A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Agromedicine. DOI 1080/1059924X.2024.2304704
21. Aby, G.R., Issa, S.F., & Chowdhary, G. (2024) Safety Risk Assessment of an Autonomous Agricultural Machine. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. 30(1). https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.15756
22. Li S., Raza M.M.S., Issa S. (2024). Agricultural Injury Surveillance in the United States and Canada: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Agromedicine. doi: 10.1080/1059924X.2024.2304699.
23. Aby, G.R. & Issa, S.F. Safety of Automated Agricultural Machineries: A Systematic Literature Review. Safety 2023, 9(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety9010013
24. Raza, M.M.S.; Tunio, Z.H.; Ujjan, I.D.; Issa, S.F. Insights into Agricultural Machine Injuries in Pakistan: An Orthopedic Surgeons Survey (2022–2023). Safety 2024, 10, 55. https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10030055
25. Beseler C., Kim J., Subramanian R., Harris S., Funkenbusch K., Yoder A.M., Robinson T., Foster J.M. & Watanabe-Galloway S. (2023). Exploring barriers and promoters of CRC screening use among agricultural operators: a pilot study of an application of concept mapping. Rural Remote Health. 2023 Dec;23(4):8413. doi: 10.22605/RRH8413. Epub 2023 Dec 7. PMID: 38061345. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38061345/
26. Beseler C., Kim J., Subramanian R., Harris S., Funkenbusch K., Yoder A.M., Robinson T., Foster J.M. & Watanabe-Galloway S. (2023). Exploring barriers and promoters of CRC screening use among agricultural operators: a pilot study of an application of concept mapping. Rural and Remote Health 2023; 23: 8413. https://doi.org/10.22605/RRH8413
27. Geng, Y., Sobeyejo, A., Zhao, L., Jepsen, S.D. (2023). Statistical Modeling of Respirable Dust Concentrations in On-Farm Grain Bins Using a Grain Dust Simulator. Journal of the ASABE, 66(6):1547-1553.
28. Jepsen, S.D., Kilanowski, J.F., Drerup, E.A., Brinkman, P., Duffy, S. (2023). Risk-factor assessment and sun protection behaviors of Ohio farmers. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health 29(2): 129-142.
29. Wesner, E., Donnermeyer, J., Jepsen, S.D. (2023). Of Buggies and Blinkers. Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities, Volume 4(1).
30. Johnson, A. B., Gilblom, E. A., Sahr, S. & Sang, H. (2024) Tractor Injuries in the Upper Midwestern United States: a retrospective analysis of four trauma centers, Journal of Agromedicine. 10.1080/1059924X.2024.2305333
31. Gilblom, E. A., Johnson, A. B., Sahr, S. & Sang, H. (2023) Using Partnerships and Multiple Data Sources to Surveil Agricultural Injuries: Considerations and Recommendations, Journal of Agromedicine, DOI: 10.1080/1059924X.2023.2293835
32. Morris, G., Ehlers, S., Aaltonen, P., Sheldon, E., & Johnson, A. B. (2023). Review of livestock biosecurity resources and trainings: Local, state, Federal, and International Organizations. Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity, 5(4), 162–169. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4623424
33. Gilblom, E. A., Sang, H. I., Johnson, A. B., Sahr, S., Misialek, M., Syverson, D., & Staskywicz, Z. (2022). Farm machinery injuries: a retrospective analysis of admissions at a Level I trauma center in North Dakota. Journal of Agromedicine. https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2022.2158151
34. Gilblom, E. A., Johnson, A. B., Sahr, S., Syverson, D., & Sang, H. I. (2023). Children and youth agricultural injuries: A retrospective analysis of pediatric trauma admissions in North Dakota. Heliyon, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16626
35. Irumva, T.; Mwunguzi, H.; Pitla, S.K.; Lowndes, B.; Yoder, A.M.; Siu, K.C. Agricultural Machinery Operator Monitoring System (Ag-OMS): A Machine Learning Approach for Real-Time Operator Safety Assessment. Assessment. J. Agric. Saf. Health 2023, 29, 85–97.
36. Gibbs, J., Sheridan, C., Khorsandi, F. and Yoder, A.M., 2023. Perspective: Emphasizing Safe Engineering Design Features of Quad Bikes in Agricultural Safety Programs. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 29(2), pp.121-127.
37. Chasek C, Watanabe-Galloway S, Rutt R, Olson A, Yoder A. 2023. A cross-sectional study of alcohol, opioid use, and anxiety in agriculturally based occupations. J Rural Health. 2023;1-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12749
38. Araujo, G. D. M., Kouhanestani, F. K., & Fathallah, F. A. (2023). Ability of youth operators to reach agricultural all-terrain vehicles controls. Journal of safety research, 84, 353-363.
39. Khorsandi, F., De Moura Araujo, G., & Fathallah, F. (2023). A systematic review of youth and all-terrain vehicles safety in agriculture. Journal of agromedicine, 28(2), 254-276.
40. De Moura Araujo, G., Khorsandi Kouhanestani, F., & Fathallah, F. (2023). Forces required to operate controls on agricultural all-terrain vehicles: implications for youth. Ergonomics, 66(9), 1280-1294.
41. Khorsandi, F., Araujo, G. D. M., & dos Santos, F. F. L. (2024). AgroGuardian: An All-Terrain Vehicle Crash Detection and Notification System. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health,
42. Araujo, G. D. M., Khorsandi, F., & Fathallah, F. A. (2024). Limitations in the field of vision of young operators of utility all-terrain vehicles. Journal of safety research, 88, 303-312. 2024
43. dos Santos, F. F. L., & Khorsandi, F. (2024). Riding into Danger: Predictive Modeling for ATV- Related Injuries and Seasonal Patterns. Forecasting, 6(2), 1-13.
44. Sorensen, J. A., Milkovich, P. J., Khorsandi, F., Gorucu, S., Weichelt, B. P., Scott, E., & Johnson, A. (2024). Tractors, Trees, and Rollover Protective Structures: A Cause for Concern. Journal of Agromedicine, 29(2), 162-167.

  Media and Popular Press Articles and Materials

1.  Dealing with Stress in Agriculture – in Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Rural Route publication (page 30-31, Aug/Sept 2023). Written with Karen Endres – DATCP. https://issuu.com/wfbf/docs/august_september_2023_rr_web_1_
2. Understand silo-gas dangers – Agriview. https://agupdate.com/agriview/news/business/understand-silo-gas-dangers/article_bd2355de-7764-5414-8a69-35fafd135f20.html
3. Farmers and ranchers, your strengths are many! – AgriNews. https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/opinion/columnists/2023/01/10/shutske-farmers-and-ranchers-your-strengths-are-many/
4. Farm safety: Understanding silo gas dangers – Feedstuffs. https://www.feedstuffs.com/agribusiness-news/farm-safety-understanding-silo-gas-dangers
5. Keep Farm Employees Safe Around Large Equipment. APLU’s Board on Agriculture Assembly - https://agisamerica.org/keep-farm-employees-safe-around-large-equipment/
6. Understand silo-gas dangers - WV News. https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/agriculture/understand-silo-gas-dangers/article_ec1ad1f0-ed1e-5d0e-abff-9a2808001aa1.html
7. Doosing, E. & Funkenbusch, K. (2023). Save your brain: equipping agriculture teachers with resources to promote brain injury prevention. March/April 2023, Agricultural Education Magazine. https://www.naae.org/profdevelopment/magazine/
8. Jepsen, S., Issa, S., Funkenbusch, K., Salzwedel, M., Yoder, A. & Khorsandi, F. (2023). ATV teaching resources for agricultural instructor. March/April 2023, Agricultural Education Magazine. https://www.naae.org/profdevelopment/magazine/
9. Funkenbusch, K. (2023, December). The gift of better mental health. Missouri Soybean Farmer, decisions in December.
10. Funkenbusch, K., Downs, W., Bolling, M., Jaster, S., Geist, L., & Poole Communication. (2023, December). Assistive Technology for Farmers with Disabilities: Missouri AgrAbility Program: Drone Video.
11. Funkenbusch, K., Isele, E.D., Geist, L., Graznak, L. Kelly, D., Bishop, S., Uthlaut, T. & Poole Communications. (2023, December). Organic Farmer, Liz Graznak Shares Tips and Techniques for Beginning Farmers Video.
12. Jepsen, S. D., (2023). OSHA and AG in the Classroom. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 95(5),9-11.
13. Jepsen, S.D., Yoder, A., Issa, S., Salzwedel, M., Funkenbusch, K., Khorsandi, F. (2023). ATV Safety Knowledge and Skills are Critical for All Riders. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 95(5),18-21.
14. Pulley, J., Jepsen, S. D., (2023). Using Virtual Reality to Improve Agricultural Safety Training Effectiveness in Agricultural Education. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 95(5),22-25.
15. Jepsen, D., Hall, Peggy, K. (2023). Noise at the Grain Bins. Ohio Country Journal, (December, 2023), pp.30.
16. Jepsen, D., (2023). A Focus on Farm Stress. Ohio Country Journal, (October, 2023), pp.31.
17. Jepsen, D., (2023). No One Can Take Your Place. Ohio Country Journal, (September, 2023), pp.29.
18. Zoller, C., Jepsen, D. (2023). Harvest Season Roadway Safety Tips. Ohio Farm and Dairy. (September, 2023).
19. Homonai, K. and Jepsen, D (2023). The Pressures of Stress on the Farm. Ohio Jersey News. (September, 2023).
20. Jepsen, D. Geng, Y. (2023). Noise Exposure Hazards. Article in eFields Bulletin. Pg 32.
21. Hancock, G. T., & McKibben, J. D. (2023). That’s not what I heard! The Agricultural Education Magazine, 95(5), 15-17.
22. Hancock, G. T., McKibben, J. D., Byrd, A. P., Clemons, C. A., & Lindner, J. R. (2023). Hearing education in agriculture: Re-evaluating interest, needs, and growth. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 29(2), 109-120. https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.15331

  Technical Papers & Reports (including published abstracts, posters, written proceedings)

1.  Ospina, C., Gorucu, S., and Hofstetter, D., 2023. Risk Assessment for Cattle Stunning Workers: A Case Study. ASABE Paper No. 2301058. doi: 10.13031/aim.202301058. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
2. Moore, M., Gorucu, S., and Bliznyuk, N., 2023. Characterizing Logging Truck-Related Crashes in Florida: 2010-2021. ASABE Paper No. 2301137. doi: 10.13031/aim.202301137. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
3. Moore, M., Gorucu, S., and Bliznyuk, N., 2023. Analysis of Farm Labor Transport-Related Crashes in Florida:2013-2021. ASABE Paper No. 2301138. doi: 10.13031/aim.202301138. St. Joseph, Mich.: ASABE.
4. Gorucu, S. 2023. 2021 Summary Report: Agriculture-, Forestry-, and Fishing-Related Fatalities in Florida: AE584/AE584, 2/2023. EDIS, 2023(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-AE584-2023
5. Dukes, E., Shutske, J. (2023). Assessing Risk in New Inventions for Application to AE50 Award Submissions. 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Paper No. 2300874, pages 1-15. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202300874 - presented in Omaha, Nebraska.
6. Shutske, J., Gonzalez, E., Veeser, D., Chao, O., Diaz Vallejo, E.J., Sethi, A.K., Goldberg, T., Kates, A.E., Knobloch, M., Leite de Campos, J., Pinzón, C., Ruegg, P.L., Safdar, N., Steinberger, A., Suen, G., Young, A., Dukes., E. (2023). An Intervention to Reduce Antibiotic Resistance Risk for Dairy Farmworkers and Public Health. 2023 ASABE Annual International Meeting. Poster and abstract: 2300275. presented in Omaha, Nebraska.
7. Zhou, Z., Funkenbusch, K. & Shannon, M. (2023, July). Survey of the Health and Safety Issues of Farm Tools and Equipment used by Women Farmers. [Research Poster]. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering 2023 Annual International Meeting. Omaha, NE. https://www.asabe.org/Portals/0/Events/2023%20AIM/Events.pdf?ver=c0HycJpdRcZoOSx9DyzoUA%3D%3D
8. Moore, K. G. (2023, July) How Engineers Help Meet NIOSH Goal of Reducing Injuries and Illnesses in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing. ASABE International Meeting. Omaha, NE.
9. Lang, F., Jepsen, D. (2023). Development of a Lawnmower 4-H Project Book. Poster presentation at the ASABE Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE. July 10, 2023.
10. F., Jepsen, D. (2023). Expanding Youth Knowledge and Skills in Lawnmower Safety. Poster presentation at the National AAAE Conference, Raleigh, NC. May 16, 2023.
11. Lang, F., Jepsen, D. (2023). Development of a Lawnmower 4-H Project Book. Poster presentation at the NACTA Meeting, Las Cruces, NM. June 21, 2023.
12. Jepsen, D., Zoller, C., Noggle, S.,Britton, B., Marrison, D., Hall, P., Wilson, A., Dellifield, J., Martin, K., Bennett-Callen, S., (2023). Educating Ohio Mental Health Counselors to Understand the Stressors in Agriculture. Poster presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the County Agricultural Agents Annual Conference, Des Moines, Iowa.
13. Lowndes, B., Gutierrez, A., Pitla, S., Rumuri, S., Siu, J., Yoder, A. (2024). Feasibility of Integrating Electromyography and Computer Vision for Occupational Safety during Tractor Ingress and Egress. In: Pedro Arezes and Anne Garcia (eds) Safety Management and Human Factors. AHFE (2024) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 151. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005301
14. Beseler C, Kim J, Subramanian R, Harris S, Funkenbusch K, Yoder AM, Robinson T, Foster JM, Watanabe-Galloway S. Exploring barriers and promoters of CRC screening use among agricultural operators: A Pilot Study of an Application of Concept Mapping. Rural and Remote Health. 2023.
15. Hancock, G. T. (2024). Identifying HEARING-related shortcomings in Alabama School-Based Agricultural Education [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Association for Agricultural Education.
16. Hancock, G. T. & McKibben, J. D. (2024). Safety! What is it good for? [Abstract]. Proceeding of the American Association for Agricultural Education.
17. Hancock, G. T., Davis, R. J., & McKibben, J. D. (2023). HEARING in practice [Abstract]. Proceedings of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.
18. Hancock, G.T (2024) HEARING Safety Across Agricultural Education: A Three-Study Evaluation of Student Perceptions and Understanding of HEARING Safety. [Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University] https://etd.auburn.edu//handle/10415/9174
19. Gibbs, J., Sheridan, C., Khorsandi, F., & Yoder, A. M. (2023). Emphasizing safe engineering design features of quad bikes in agricultural safety programs.121-127.

Websites, Other Curricular Resources, and Materials not Described Above:

Working with the PA Office of Rural Health to develop a handler training booklet for the Worker Protection Standard for use in the Plain Sect community. This will enable owners and operates to train their handlers using the handbook which is culturally appropriate rather than videos.

 Expanded curriculum and resources listed in the Safety in Agriculture for Youth (SAY) Project National Clearinghouse (https://ag-safety.extension.org/say-national-clearinghouse/). This is an ongoing project to provide a one-stop for youth educators to find agricultural safety and health resources for their groups, clubs, and classrooms.

 Updated the PowerPoints slides for the National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP) and developed supplemental resources. Both resources are provided to instructors who complete the NSTMOP Online Instructor Course.

- www.agsafety4youth.info

- www.agrability.org

- www.agconfinedspaces.org

Agricultural Safety and Health Website (https://abe.ufl.edu/agsafety/): The website aims to disseminate my research and extension publication and reach an extended audience. The website is a repository of my agricultural safety and health research summary and extension publications for extension professionals and anybody involved in agriculture. The visitors can find Florida-specific agricultural safety and health-related program areas, infographics, factsheets, injury surveillance findings, resources for teaching safety and health, events, and activities.

Florida AgrAbility Project (https://agrability.ifas.ufl.edu): The purpose of the website is to create a platform for disseminating information to the farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers with functional limitations/disabilities and for Florida AgrAbility clients to reach out to us for services. Additionally, any extension faculty and farmers with disabilities can use the request form on the website for one-on-one service including farm worksite assessment or other assistive technology-related information.

 https://www.facebook.com/USUFarmSafety ,

 https://extensioncourses.usu.edu/product/tractor-and-machinery-safety-instructor-training/ , https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2388/

 Farm Safety program website maintained by John Shutske agsafety.wisc.edu

 Resilient Farms & Families: Responding to Stress - https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/farmstress/

 Youth Tractor Safety https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/youth-tractor-safety/

 FarmWell Wisconsin - https://farmwellwi.org/

 https://farmsafety.mo.gov/; Show-Me Farm Safety aims to reduce injuries and fatalities that occur on farms by providing educational resources, tips, and safety plans to producers and their families.

 https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/agrability/show-me-strong-farm-families; To address mental health crises in rural areas, MU Extension has compiled the following mental health resources for consumers and professionals. These resources also include free telehealth counseling by a trusted professional who understands agriculture.

 https://farmtechforher.com/; Revolutionize Women's Farming with Technology. Addressing ergonomic and safety concerns with innovative solutions improves their physical well-being and increases productivity.

 https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/agrability; Missouri AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities and their families succeed. The program links MU and Lincoln University extension services with a nonprofit disability organization to provide practical education and on-the-farm assistance that promotes agricultural safety and rural independence.

 Jepsen, D., Hall, Peggy, K. (2023). Noise at the Grain Bins. Ohio Country Journal, (December, 2023). Link: https://ocj.com/2023/12/noise-at-the-grain-bins/

 This article received the 2nd highest hits on the Ohio Country Journal website in 2023.

 The Top 10 OCJ hits is available at: https://ocj.com/2024/01/top-10-of-2023-1/

 Pulley, J., Jepsen, S. D., (2023). Using Virtual Reality to Improve Agricultural Safety Training Effectiveness in Agricultural Education. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 95(5),22-25.

Available at: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/165/2296.

 Jepsen, S.D., Pulley, J. (2022). Virtual Reality Tractor Operation Software Application is available on Side Quest at: https://sidequestvr.com/app/17475/tractor-safety-simulator

 The Ag Safety and Health Social Media page: https://www.facebook.com/OSUAgSafetyandHealth

 The Ohio AgrAbility Social Media page: https://www.facebook.com/OhioAgrAbility/

Gearing Up for Safety: https://www.asec.purdue.edu/tractor/index.html

Farm Safety Camp TV/radio Interviews: https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/nds-future-ranchers-are-learning-the-ropes-at-farm-safety-camp/

 https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/burleigh-county-extension-helps-farm-kids-prioritize-safety/

 https://www.kfyrtv.com/video/2024/06/26/youth-learn-about-how-prevent-farming-accidents-farm-safety-camp/

 https://omny.fm/shows/the-ag-news-leader/agri-biz-june-30-2024-riverview-proposes-dairy-in

 Hearing protection fact sheet:

 https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/can-you-hear-me-now-understanding-hearing-loss-and-prevention-strategies

 Goetting, Marsha A., Schmall, V., Jepsen, S.D., Hensley-McBain, T., Brown, R. (2024). Alzheimer's and Related Dementias: Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers and Their Families (Volume 1). Available at: https://www.montana.edu/estateplanning/farmersandranchersdementiaguide.html

https://ag-safety.extension.org/agsafety4u-certificate-course/

 https://ag-safety.extension.org/safety-in-agriculture-for-youth/

 https://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash/feedyard-safety/feedyard-15.html

 https://agrability.unl.edu

 https://ag-safety.extension.org/nstmop-program-overview/