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
Connecting Research and Rural Communities
What does it take to engage farmers in research, education, and innovation? In this episode, we explore the relationships, trust, and collaboration that make agricultural health and safety initiatives successful. From cancer prevention and ment...
When Waters Rise: Flood Preparedness for Rural Communities
Floods can have devastating impacts on rural communities, affecting families, farms, livestock, crops, and infrastructure. In this episode, Ellen Duysen of the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and Carolyn Sheridan of the...
Helping Farmers Help Farmers: Building a Mental Health Network
In this episode, we explore how communities can support farmer mental health through peer-to-peer education and outreach. Jonathan Lawrence of the Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation shares how a Great Plains Center Community Pilot Grant he...
UAVs and Agricultural Health: A New Tool Takes Flight
In this episode, we explore how drone technology is advancing agricultural health research beyond its traditional uses. Mason McCulley shares his master's research on developing a drone-mounted air monitoring system designed to measure air qual...
Understanding Cancer Risk Through the Lens of Agricultural Research
In this episode, we explore what current research tells us about the relationship between farming and cancer in Iowa. Joining the conversation is Caroline Powell of the Iowa Cancer Consortium, who discusses findings from the 2026 Cancer in ...