Farm Health & Safety
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Partnerships and Organizations
- National Ag Safety Database
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Farm Health & Safety
Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices
This document was developed in workshops with North Carolina growers to provide a framework for …
Poultry Farm Biosecurity Field Manual / Manual de campo para la bioseguridad de granjas avícolas
This pocket-size bilingual field manual in English and Spanish summarizes recommended practices to prevent disease …
Wildland Fire Programming for Extension and Outreach Professionals
This publication serves as a resource for Extension and other outreach professionals who plan wildland …
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
Working Safely: Ergonomic Issues in Christmas Tree Harvest
This publication discusses ergonomic practices that can be implemented during Christmas tree harvests to reduce …
Nitrogen Management and Water Quality
This factsheet describes the effect of fertilizer nitrogen on water quality and the environment. It …
Agricultural Machinery Maintenance
This publication describes the major systems used in farm equipment and outlines basic maintenance procedures …
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …