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December 2021
Mental Health First Aid
Hosted by United General District 304 Mental Health First Aid is a course for adults to learn when and how to help someone in need. Learn the five-step action plan for reaching out and supporting individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. This includes developing an understanding of what different mental illnesses and disorders are, and that individuals experiencing challenges can and do get better. Courses are offered in virtual and in-person formats and are 5 to 5.5…
Find out more »Train the Trainer: Say What? Protecting Your Hearing!
Hosted by AgriSafe Network Summary: The young ag producer works in an environment with noise hazards and plays in an environment with noise hazards. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is common (and preventable) but unfortunately, the use of hearing protection among youth is not. All webinar attendees will earn a digital badge as well as access to the downloadable Say What? guidebook that contains classroom activities designed for students ages 14-23. Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants/educators will be able to... · Understand the…
Find out more »January 2022
Webinar: Forging Partnerships and Finding Resources to Promote Worker Health
Hosted by AgriSafe Network "Summary: As COVID-19 vaccination requirements continue changing across the country, access to vaccines and testing remains vital for the health of our agricultural communities. Many local Health Departments have mobile units that can provide free, on-farm services. The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) will share an overview of strategies and resources on how to proactively ensure the well-being of your workforce. Presenters will show you how to find free mobile health services in your area…
Find out more »Western Washington Seed Workshop
Free event; no registration required. More details coming soon.
Find out more »NW Farm Credit Services Virtual Family Business Succession Workshop
"Join us for this workshop in-person at Northwest FCS location near you! Start the conversation and learn a step-by-step process to build your succession plan. Kick start your succession journey with a program designed specifically for family businesses in agriculture. Our business advisors share their proven strategic succession planning process, leveraging work with hundreds of ag businesses throughout the Northwest. All family members are encouraged to attend. * This event is open to existing Northwest FCS customers and staff only. Participants attending in-person will…
Find out more »Safer Homes, Suicide Aware: Firearm Safety Course
RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safer-homes-suicide-aware-firearm-safety-course-tickets-221096554747 Since the outbreak of COVID-19, historic numbers of people have purchased firearms, with unprecedented numbers of first-time buyers and inexperienced firearms owners. In response, Safer Homes, Suicide Aware is launching a firearms safety webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and others who are new to firearms ownership. This curriculum, developed in partnership with the Safer Homes Task Force and the Second Amendment Foundation, provides a modern, compelling overview of firearms safety inclusive of firearms…
Find out more »Community Engagement Series: Sexual Harassment Prevention in Agriculture
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe a healthy work environment in an agricultural setting 2. Define 3 ways that a sexual harassment occurs in the workplace 3. List 4 ways to respond to a sexual harassment as a bystander and ally 4. Describe how to report a sexual harassment 5. List 3 actions to apply in the workplace to prevent sexual harassment This webinar is part of the Health and Safety Solutions in Agriculture Community Engagement Webinar Series. For more about the…
Find out more »“͓Aching Hands and Stomped-On Feet: Simple Tools and Modifications for Farmers and Gardeners” at the Country Living Expo (virtual)
Support your body by adopting the right tool or modification to help reduce the strain and stress that farming or other agricultural activities place on the body. Farm injuries and aging in general can significantly impact productivity, as well as one's quality of life. This webinar will explore simple "there I fixed it" techniques, current ergonomic tools/products and statewide resources. Join us as we introduce Washington State's new AgrAbility Project and review direct services and technologies available to you through…
Find out more »February 2022
Spokane Ag Show
"A place where ag professionals MEET to collaborate, connect and create new relationships A variety of seminars where industry professionals LEARN valuable information from experts on industry changes, technology, and resources A platform for the next generation of ag professionals to GROW through exposure to industry pathways" Purchase tickets here: https://www.agshow.org/
Find out more »Agriculture Safety Day Kennewick
Agriculture Safety Day offers safety and health training on topics that are important to agriculture employers and workers in Washington. This industry is one of the largest in the state with one of the highest injury rates so prevention is good for workers and makes good business sense! Health and safety exhibitors will also be there with educational booths, product displays and demonstrations.
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