Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety

11/13/2025

🌡️ Today’s the day! Join us at 2:00 P.M. ET for “Research for the Next Generation: Reimagining Heat Illness Prevention and Communication.”

Hear from UF researchers Astrid Ericson and Alejandro Mena Sánchez as they share how new research is improving how we understand and communicate heat risks helping protect agricultural workers and communities across Florida.

🔗 Join now or register at https://tinyurl.com/sccahsnov25.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Today, we honor all who have served and recognize the veterans continuing to serve our communities through agriculture. 🇺🇸🌾

Programs like the Veteran Agriculture Selection Program (V.A.S.P.) connect veterans with hands-on training and mentorship in Florida’s agriculture industry. It’s one more way our state is empowering those who’ve dedicated their lives to service.

Learn more about the program here: https://loom.ly/3HuzwuY

11/06/2025

🔥 Next week’s webinar explores a critical question: How can we better prevent heat illness for the next generation of agricultural workers?

Join us Wednesday, November 12 at 2:00 P.M. ET for “Research for the Next Generation: Reimagining Heat Illness Prevention and Communication.”

Speakers Astrid Ericson and Alejandro Mena Sánchez from the University of Florida will share how behavioral science and data can reshape the way we communicate heat risk, especially among vulnerable populations like crop workers.

🔗 Register now at https://tinyurl.com/sccahsnov25.

11/04/2025

Farm equipment is essential, but it’s also one of the leading causes of serious injuries in agriculture.

Before starting any job, take a few minutes to check that guards, shields, and PTOs are in place and functioning. Make sure everyone on your team knows how to safely start, stop, and service each machine.

Explore this UF/IFAS guide for more equipment safety practices: https://loom.ly/83Lh_EE

10/31/2025

SCCAHS recently partnered with the PIE Center to mentor emerging scholars who are interested in advancing the social science of agricultural health and safety.

Join us Wednesday, November 12 for a forward-thinking webinar: “Research for the Next Generation: Reimagining Heat Illness Prevention and Communication.”

Learn how two graduate student researchers worked with SCCAHS to investigate how we can improve communicating heat risk, especially to vulnerable groups like Florida crop workers.

🗓️ November 12 | 🕑 2–3 P.M. ET
🎙️ Alejandro Mena Sánchez & Astrid Ericson
🔗 Register now at https://tinyurl.com/sccahsnov25.

10/28/2025

🎥 Did you catch our documentary yet? This powerful short film spotlights the Fishing Association of Culebra, Puerto Rico, and their work to build a sustainable, resilient future through ocean economy and community strength.

Watch the full documentary at https://loom.ly/ZlKhgwE.

10/21/2025

🦺 Fishing is hard work, and the physical demands can lead to musculoskeletal injuries like chronic low back pain. Protecting your health means protecting your career.

🌊 Explore our resources on musculoskeletal risks at https://loom.ly/vMNlTRg .

10/06/2025

🌪️ Today’s the day! Don’t miss this important conversation about Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Through powerful imagery and firsthand research, UF’s Dr. Angela Lindsey and Dr. Christa Court will take us inside the Images of Recovery project, highlighting how agriculture, economy, and community all play a role in bouncing back after disaster.

🕑 We go live at 2:00 P.M. EDT!

There’s still time to register: https://tinyurl.com/sccahsoct25