Agricultural Injury Surveillance

Surveillance of Agricultural Injury, Illness and Stress in the CS-CASH 7-State Region

Investigators: Risto Rautiainen, PhD; Cheryl Beseler, PhD; Josie Rudolphi, PhD

Project Aims

1. Implement regional surveys of injuries, illnesses, exposures and preventive measures among self-employed farmers and ranchers.
2. Identify mental health conditions and evaluate the association of mental health and injury among young agricultural producers.
3. Collect print and electronic media information of agricultural injuries and fatalities and disseminate it to stakeholders and the public.