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The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of farmers, farm workers, their families, and their neighbors.

https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/
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Pay close attention when assigning work to youth. It is not always obvious what farm tasks are age appropriate.

Read the newest Safety Watch to learn more: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/u... & listen to our #podcast w/ @uiowacph.bsky.social gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/pediatric-in....
Graphic says, "New in the news for farm safety! Click the link in this post or catch it in the papers." Go to https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/safety-watch/ to read this new Safety Watch article.
February 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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This #FarmSafe #podcast episode with the @americanheart.bsky.social serves as a reminder that #hearthealth is a vital issue. Listen now to hear what the AHA is doing to help #rural communities since they face higher risks of #heartdisease and #stroke: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/the-40-perce....
Image of text that says, "Season 5, Episode 5 The 40 Percent Problem: Heart Health in Rural America with Tim Nikolai. 'One of the things I've appreciated is, even if the seat they're sitting in doesn't scream health, how many people are passionate and interested in helping connect the dots in their community to move the needle and improve community health.' -Tim Nikolai FarmSafe GPCAH.ORG FarmSafe Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google Podcasts."
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Don't forget that five new episodes #FarmSafe aired last week! Check out this episode to learn about what injuries are sending farmers to the hospital: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/how-farmers-.... Listen to researcher and professor Jon Davis break down this topic in a digestible #podcast format.
Image of text that says, "Season 5, Episode 4 How Farmers Get Hurt: Insights from Iowa's Trauma Registry with Jon Davis & Renee Anthony. 'In order to understand trends, you need a good set of data to identify that. I think they’re recognizing that limitation of current hospital records where it’s very difficult to tell if a fall or a motor vehicle crash was related to farm-related activity if you don’t have that farm-related indicator abstracted by the hospital themselves.' -Jon Davis FarmSafe GPCAH.ORG FarmSafe Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google Podcasts."
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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February is #AmericanHeartMonth, and heart disease rates are 40% higher in rural areas. Follow the link to read this #SafetyWatch article on #hearthealth tips for rural Americans: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/wp-content/u....
Graphic with text that says, "New in the news for farm safety! Click the link in this post or catch it in the papers!" With the help of I-CASH | Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and Iowa Farmer Today https://gpcah.public- heath.uiowa.edu/safety-watch/
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Listen to this #podcast conversation on #machinesafety with the director of the GPCAH: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/the-mechanic....

Sign up for Ag Health Academy courses on machine safeguarding (Feb 11) and lockout/tagout (Mar 11): gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/ag-academy-h.... #farming
Graphic with farm background image of text that says 'Season 5, Episode 3 THE MECHANICS OF INJURY: UNDERSTANDING HAZARDS OF FARM EQUIPMENT with Renee Anthony "Machine safety is...it's complicated, but then it's not complicated. Once you understand what to look for as as far as hazards, then controlling it becomes a little bit easy.' -Renee Anthony The Mechanics of Injury: Understanding Hazards of Farm Equipment January 28 2026 FarmSafe GPCAH.ORG FarmSafe Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google Podcasts'.
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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The #FarmSafe #podcast joined the College of #PublicHealth's student podcast, Plugged in to Public Health. Learn about shifting your language from "accident" to "incident," and how injuries are the leading cause of death in ages 1-44: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/pediatric-in....
Graphic with text that says 'Season 5, Episode 2 PEDIATRIC INJURY PREVENTION: A FOCUS ON RURAL COMMUNITIES with Lauren Lavin, Jenna Gibbs & Libby Ritchie "A lot of times what we hear from farm families is, "well, I don't want my kids to live in a bubble.' They need some exposure the tasks that they will taking over one day on the farm. And so, think it's lot better offer advice where they can do something, just not everything." -Jenna Gibbs Pediatric Injury Prevention: A Focus on Rural Communities January 2026 Farm Safe GPCAH.ORG FarmSafe Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google Podcasts'
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Whether you've listened to #FarmSafe from the beginning or you are new to our podcast, there is no bad time to start listening! Just go to gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/farmsafe/! 🎧Try listening to our Season 5 lineup so far, or go back in the vault for #farmsafety conversations across 82 episodes.
Graphic with text that says 'Season 5, Episode 1 A NEW CHAPTER: SEASON 5 OF THE FARMSAFE PODCAST with Renee Anthony & Libby Ritchie "If there's any topics that we're not planning on covering, but but you've got great idea, we're always here to find somebody that can help share resources, share stories, and really make meaningful difference to health and safety on farms. -Renee Anthony A New Chapter: Season 5 of FarmSafe Podcast January 28 2025 FarmSafe GPCAH.ORG FarmSafe Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google Podcasts' .
February 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Season 5 of the #FarmSafe #Podcast begins today! We dropped FIVE new episodes for S5, and we cannot wait for you to hear from our expert guests. We talk #machine safety, #hearthealthawareness, #childsafety, and more! Listen to all five episodes: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/farmsafe/.
List of five new episodes for Season 5 of the FarmSafe Podcast. All are available at https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/farmsafe/.
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The #FarmSafe #Podcast is returning for Season 5, and our listeners deserve a big shout-out for their continued support. Our winter bundle of episodes will premiere next week on January 28th! ❄ Catch up on previous seasons here: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/farmsafe/.
January 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Read about our latest resource for journalists tasked with writing about farm safety and health: gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/new-online-r... or visit it directly at gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/journalist-r... #farmsafety #journalism #agriculture
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Do you know how to bump test your gas monitor to make sure it is reading accurately? Bring your monitor(s) and stop by the 2025 Midwest Rural Safety and Health conference at the Hotel Millwright in Amana tomorrow! Here is the schedule: icash.public-health.uiowa.edu/2025-mrash-c....
November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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It is time to remind everyone about manure gas monitoring.
If you are in the Amana, IA area, stop by the front desk of the Hotel Millwright during MRASH on Nov. 13-14 and ask to visit the GPCAH booth to get your gas monitor bump checked before you start pumping manure.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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A 38-year-old Woodstock man was fatally electrocuted after approaching a tractor. The lines brought down live wires, which energized the tractor. This guide helps you recognize risks, prevent incidents, and offers training exercises. www.wifr.com/2025/10/28/w...
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Round bales can weigh a ton — literally. Mishandling them can be fatal.
Check out our 10-slide safety carousel with clear, practical tips for handling, stacking, and transporting bales the right way. #FarmSafety #Harvest2025 #Haybales
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Let Charlotte’s story be a call to action.
What you can do:
Keep children off active machinery
Create clear “no-go” zones around equipment
Use visual cues and signage to mark danger areas
Talk openly with kids about farm risks—without fear, but with honesty
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October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Dirty air filters = hotter engines. Blow them out or replace regularly to help your combine run cooler and more efficiently. #FarmFireSafety #FirePreventionMonth #AirFilterCheck
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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GPCAH in the news! www.michiganfarmnews.com/manure-gas-d...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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If you have an electrical short you could set off a spark that ignites crop residue. It is worth the time to check hard-to-reach areas for stray or loose wires if you are blowing fuses. #FirePreventionMonth #agsafety #FarmSafety #Harvest2025
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Avoid fire by parking combines inside a machine shed after
harvesting all day. Additionally, park equipment on fire-resistant surfaces
rather than leaving it in the middle of a harvested field. #FarmFireSafety
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October 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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New Safety Watch Article is now available at gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/safety-watch/.

Oct. is a busy month—but don’t forget to check in on your mental health.
October 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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If winds hit 30+ mph in dry conditions, fires may be inevitable. Delay harvest until evening or after rain.
October 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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A single spark can destroy a field, a combine, or worse. This video shows how to respond safely and effectively if a fire starts during harvest. Watch now—be ready before it happens. Please share the video with your crew or a relative who farms-maybe we’ll save some lives. #firepreventionmonth
October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🚨 October is #FirePreventionMonth! A spark in the barn. A blaze in the field. It takes seconds to start—& a lifetime to recover. This month: real stories, expert tips, and tools to protect your farm, your family, your future. Be sure to share with your farm fam and friends. 🔥🚜  #AgSafety
It's Fire Prevention Month. What's one step you've taken to prevent fires this Harvest season?
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Farm safety isn’t just about helmets and harnesses—it’s about mental health, too. Join today's free virtual panel at #IowaIdeas2025 to hear from farmers, safety experts & ag mental health pros tackling the full spectrum of health challenges in agriculture. 🔗 Register: iowaideas.com #FarmSafety
Upcoming Event Join the conversation! Protecting the Health of Farmers 10/2/25 1:55-2:55 CST Featuring farm safety experts: David Brown, Renee Anthony, Rich Gassman, and Kanika Arora
October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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🔥Modern machines + dry crops + high winds = danger!
🧯Tips to stay safe: • Clean out filters & engine areas daily • Keep TWO ABC-rated fire extinguishers on board • Know your field’s 911 address • Watch the weather• Have a shovel & fire break plan

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Two crashes involving farm equipment reported Friday in Redwood County
According to the Sheriff’s Office, one driver was able to exit his vehicle shortly before it caught fire and another was injured in a separate incident when a trailer detached from a tractor.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM