Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers
Studying Health Outcomes in Farmworker Populations Exposed to Pesticides
Examines the issues related to studying health effects associated with chronic low-dose exposure to pesticides particularly in the farmworker population.
Author(s): Linda A. McCauley, W. Kent Anger, Matthew Keifer, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(6), 953-960
Date: 06/2006
Type: Document
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Examines the issues related to studying health effects associated with chronic low-dose exposure to pesticides particularly in the farmworker population.
Author(s): Linda A. McCauley, W. Kent Anger, Matthew Keifer, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(6), 953-960
Date: 06/2006
Type: Document
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Investing in Rural America
Provides a map of public and private investment in rural communities during the Biden-Harris Administration. Includes state-by-state data on investments and funding for infrastructure and energy investment, internet access, farmers and other agricultural producers, and health insurance. Contains pop-up videos which present case studies of grant recipients.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Provides a map of public and private investment in rural communities during the Biden-Harris Administration. Includes state-by-state data on investments and funding for infrastructure and energy investment, internet access, farmers and other agricultural producers, and health insurance. Contains pop-up videos which present case studies of grant recipients.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide
Addresses challenges facing migrant and seasonal workers in the event of an emergency, stressing all-hazard preparedness. Provides actionable steps that can be taken by public health professionals pre-event, during the event, and post-event. Serves as a foundation for planning on the farm, family, or individual level for emergency preparedness.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: National Rural Health Association, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, Western New York Public Health Alliance
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Addresses challenges facing migrant and seasonal workers in the event of an emergency, stressing all-hazard preparedness. Provides actionable steps that can be taken by public health professionals pre-event, during the event, and post-event. Serves as a foundation for planning on the farm, family, or individual level for emergency preparedness.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: National Rural Health Association, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, Western New York Public Health Alliance
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National Center for Farmworker Health Webinars
List of upcoming webinars by the National Center for Farmworker Health.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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List of upcoming webinars by the National Center for Farmworker Health.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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North Carolina Office of Rural Health Programs
Lists programs administered by the North Carolina Office of Rural Health. Includes the Provider Recruitment and Placement Program, Rural Hospital Program, Community Health Program, Farmworker Health Program, and more.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
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Lists programs administered by the North Carolina Office of Rural Health. Includes the Provider Recruitment and Placement Program, Rural Hospital Program, Community Health Program, Farmworker Health Program, and more.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
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Cultivate Safety
Website offering resources on health and safety for youth in agricultural settings, including consideration of both working and non-working youth. Offers guidelines for supervisors of working youth under 18, video demonstrations, hazard mapping tools, agritourism safety information, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, National Farm Medicine Center
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Website offering resources on health and safety for youth in agricultural settings, including consideration of both working and non-working youth. Offers guidelines for supervisors of working youth under 18, video demonstrations, hazard mapping tools, agritourism safety information, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, National Farm Medicine Center
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Una Voz Para La Salud (Call for Health) Information and Referral Service
National bilingual health information and referral service for farmworkers. Offers assistance with locating healthcare, interpretation, support services, and more.
Type: Hotline
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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National bilingual health information and referral service for farmworkers. Offers assistance with locating healthcare, interpretation, support services, and more.
Type: Hotline
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Kansas Rural Center's Rural Papers Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter that focuses on state and national topics such as sustainable agriculture, environmental health, farm technology and policy, food access, farm to school programs, and more.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Rural Center
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A quarterly newsletter that focuses on state and national topics such as sustainable agriculture, environmental health, farm technology and policy, food access, farm to school programs, and more.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Rural Center
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AgriStress Helpline: Crisis Support for Agricultural Communities
Helpline connects farmers and agricultural workers to trained professionals offering mental health support and resources in their area. Provides crisis support tailored for the agricultural community with an understanding of the values, stressors, and lived experiences of the agricultural community. Helpline is open 24/7 and is currently available in CT, MO, PA, TX, VA, and WY.
Type: Hotline
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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Helpline connects farmers and agricultural workers to trained professionals offering mental health support and resources in their area. Provides crisis support tailored for the agricultural community with an understanding of the values, stressors, and lived experiences of the agricultural community. Helpline is open 24/7 and is currently available in CT, MO, PA, TX, VA, and WY.
Type: Hotline
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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Farm Family Resource Initiative
Support and resource network for Illinois farm families, including a helpline, ongoing outreach, education, and training. Helpline is available through call or text to 1-833-FARM-SOS (833-327-6767).
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD)
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Support and resource network for Illinois farm families, including a helpline, ongoing outreach, education, and training. Helpline is available through call or text to 1-833-FARM-SOS (833-327-6767).
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD)
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