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The Thriving Farmer — Information to Help Farmers and Their Families Make Healthful Choices
you work hard. During a 10-15-hour workday, you will burn between 2,500 and 6,750 calories ... sandwiches made with whole grain bread may help lower your risks of health problems, such as heart disease, ...
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Applying to the Internal Grants Program?
https://grad.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/applying-internal-grants-program
Melissa Burant, the IGP Coordinator at CFAES-IGP@osu.edu. There are various levels of support available ...
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Rural Roads in the Autumn
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/rural-roads-autumn
motor vehicles unfamiliar with their presence leads to an increased risk of incidents on local roadways. ... In 2020 alone, the total number of incidents between farm units (farm equipment and farm trucks) and ... roadway will help decrease the risk of collisions. When approaching from the rear, watch for signals from ...
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U-Pick Apple Orchard Safety
see your farm income improving, you are also seeing you have added a lot of additional risk because ... they pick by hand. Typically, this is a positive experience for the visitor but there are some risks ... Visitor Risks to Consider Unstable Footing Areas: Loose apples on the ground Uneven areas in orchards ...
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Prevent Combine Fires During Fall Harvest
mufflers and catalytic converters from other vehicles driving in the field can pose a risk to the dry field ...
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Store Pesticides Safely and Securely
pesticide storage from a risk perspective – risks to workers and pesticide applicators, other people, and ...
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2021 Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Classes Begin In October
https://lucas.osu.edu/news/2021-ohio-certified-volunteer-naturalist-classes-begin-october
Metropark locations throughout Lucas County. This volunteer program is a collaboration between OSU ... questions, please contact Amy Stone at stone.91@osu.edu or Kim High at Kim.High ...
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Staying Safe in the Sun
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/staying-safe-sun
skin to the sun can lead to damage like tans or sunburns. That damage can increase our risk of ... index here , including on cloudy days. When the UV forecast is 3 or higher, be sure to apply sunscreen ... between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. These simple steps take only a few minutes of our time, but go a long way in ...
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Manure Pit Safety
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/safety-through-seasons-2021/manure-pit-safety
2 to 20 ppm will cause symptoms of nausea, headache, and dizziness. H 2 S levels greater than 100 ppm ... communication helps reduce the risk and keep everyone safe. Manure pit gases are the biggest concern for health ... storage, can be toxic to both humans and livestock. Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) gas is the biggest risk and ...
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Can Animals Spread Disease to Humans?
employees, and youth livestock exhibitors have higher levels of risk for contracting zoonotic diseases ... plants, soil, and pet food/water bowls. Vector-borne – Being bitten by a tick, mosquito, or flea. ... animal health, and zoonotic disease risks. Ways to Protect Yourself Choose and use the appropriate ...