AgriSafe Network

06/04/2026

🚨 You may have heard the latest news: A case of New World screwworm was confirmed by the USDA in Texas on June 3, 2026.

Before panicking, get informed. Understanding how to recognize, report, and respond to potential screwworm cases is essential for protecting livestock and supporting animal health efforts. Our on-demand webinar, New World Screwworm: Information for Healthcare Providers, provides practical information on clinical features, specimen handling, epidemiologic clues, and reporting procedures.

🎓 Presented by Dr. Andrew Hennenfent, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, State Public Health Veterinarian with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

👩‍⚕️ Ideal for healthcare professionals, agricultural safety and health professionals, veterinarians, and those who work with cattle.

💻 Available now in the AgriSafe Learning Lab, free for AgriSafe members and $30 for non-members: https://learning.agrisafe.org/ecommerce/products/new-world-screwworm-information-for-healthcare-providers

Knowledge is one of the best tools we have for prevention and response. Stay informed, stay prepared.

Summary: This session will review the clinical features, specimen handling, epidemiologic clues, and reporting steps for New World screwworm myiasis so...

06/04/2026

National Nurses Month has passed, but thanks to our generous sponsors, we are offering one more month of FREE scholarship spots (a $500 value) to our Nurse Scholar program.

Who’s eligible? Nurses currently working in the U.S. for rural nonprofit clinics, nonprofit organizations or hospitals, critical access hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), schools, or educational institutions.

Important details:
🗓️ Application deadline: June 30
⏳ Scholarships awarded on a first-come, first-served basis

👉 Learn more about the AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program:
https://www.agrisafe.org/courses/nurse-scholar/

✍️ Ready to apply? Submit your application here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJN2DWX

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We are grateful to our partners who make these scholarships possible: CHS Inc, CoBank, and Land O'Lakes, Inc.

06/04/2026

Looking for fun, healthy ways to keep the whole family active this summer? Check out these healthy summer activity ideas from Texas A&M Dinner Tonight and start crossing items off your summer bucket list!
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As school is winding down you may be thinking of ways to keep everyone entertained this summer! Keep them entertained the healthy way by keeping their mind and body active […]

06/04/2026

Take Change of your Health during this International Year of the Female Farmer! At AgriSafe, we admire and are here to support all the female agricultural workers of the country! Female workers face unique risks on and off the farm. This fact sheet offers practical solutions to female agriculture workers in order to help them maintain a healthy, safe, and productive farm and future! Download here!

06/03/2026

🌾 Tuition Waiver Applications are now open for Cohort 20 of the BattleGround to Breaking Ground Program!

Designed for veterans, military families, and beginning farmers and ranchers, BGBG provides education, training, mentoring, and resources to help you start or grow a production agriculture business.

📅 Apply by July 31, 2026

Learn more below!

06/03/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season Is Here!
Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30. Now is the time to prepare your home, farm, family, and livestock for potential storms. Don't wait until a hurricane is in the forecast! Review your emergency plans, secure equipment and supplies, and make sure you know what actions to take if severe weather threatens your area. It only takes one storm to make a major impact. 🌾

📋 The American Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Checklist can help you get started:

Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening. Equip yourself for one with Red Cross' hurricane supply list and severe storm safety tips.

06/03/2026

Facing Drought? USDA Resources Can Help
Drought conditions continue to impact farms, ranches, livestock, wildlife, and rural communities across the country. If your operation is affected, support is available.

The USDA offers programs and resources to help producers:
✅ Recover from drought-related losses
✅ Reduce future risks
✅ Prepare your operation for the future

Learn about available assistance and how to access support: https://www.farmers.gov/blog/facing-drought-heres-how-usda-can-help?utm_campaign=drought&utm_content=assistance

USDA has a team of dedicated people and a suite of programs that can help you recover from drought losses, reduce future risk or prepare your operation for the future.

06/01/2026

🌊 Join us for the FREE webinar, Comprehensive Seafood Hazards: Vibrio Risks and Integrated Health Protection in Coastal Communities, on Friday, June 26 at 12:00 PM CT!

Presented by Dr. Akdemir Evrendilek and Dr. Roy, this webinar will explore seafood safety, public health implications, and strategies for protecting coastal communities. If you do not currently have an account in the AgriSafe Learning Lab, you will need to create one to register for this webinar.

🔗 Register here: https://learning.agrisafe.org/content-details/102225/0

05/28/2026

📣Join us for the June Mental Health Innovations Exchange (June 3 @ 10 AM CT).

Connect with peers, learn from experts, and be part of the conversation. Together, these sessions will spark meaningful conversation, shared learning, and innovation around mental health challenges and solutions in agriculture.

We’re excited to feature two impactful presentations focused on mental health in agriculture:
🌾Matt Rodriguez — Topic: Youth Mental and Emotional Well-Being
🌾Lauren Van Ewyk — Topic: Agriculture Informed TherapyTM: Understanding Resilience Beyond Endurance

If you’ve registered previously for a MHIE session, you’re all set—no need to register again. This session uses the same recurring meeting link.If you’d like the link resent, please email [email protected].

👉Registration is available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW #/registration

05/27/2026

We are grateful for Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) for supporting our youth education programming, Invest in Your Health, which has 7 train-the-trainer lessons with ready-to-share curricula for the ag classroom! Read more about it on FCSA's 2025 Community Impact Report: https://www.fcsamerica.com/about/community-involvement

Interested in the Invest in Your Health trainings? Find out more information on AgriSafe's website: https://www.agrisafe.org/courses/invest-in-your-health/