FarmSafe Podcast
In the blink of an eye a farm injury can change your life. Sharing stories of events, close-calls, and effective safety strategies can help you identify on farm risks and figure out ways to prevent devastating injuries and illnesses. The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health presents FarmSafe, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories and tips to help make your work on the farm safer and healthier. Original music for the FarmSafe podcast was written and performed by Ben Schmidt. This work was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health. The content does not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
FarmSafe Podcast
Latest Episodes
Herd Health and Alpha-Gal: Managing Ticks on Midwest Farms
Ticks are becoming a growing concern across the Midwest as species like the Lone Star tick and Asian Longhorned tick expand their range northward. In this episode, FarmSafe explores what that means for both livestock producers and rura...
Ticks on the Rise, Part 2: Prevention and Detection for Farmers
In this episode, we continue our conversation on the growing threat of tick-borne diseases for farmers across Iowa and the Midwest. Building on our previous discussion with Dr. Kathryn Dalton from the University of Iowa College of Public Health...
Ticks on the Rise, Part 1: Why Farmers Should Pay Attention
In this episode, we explore why tick-borne diseases are becoming an emerging concern across Iowa and the Midwest, particularly for farmers and other outdoor workers. Dr. Kathryn Dalton from the University of Iowa College of Public Health joins ...
Protecting Youth in Agriculture: Inside the 2025 National Action Plan
In this episode, FarmSafe sits down with Andrea Swenson, director of the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, to discuss the newly updated 2025 National Action Plan for Childhood Agricultural Safety....
The Tipping Point: Understanding Tractor Stability
As farmers return to the fields, this FarmSafe episode brings attention to tractor rollover risks. We bring in Aaron Yoder to explain the basics about a vehicle’s center of gravity, which is important to understand both with and withou...