Oregon Farmworker Advocates Ask for Extreme Heat Rules After Laborer Dies Posted by David Eddy|July 2, 2021 Rare coastal heatwave also hammers berry crops; early estimates of blueberry crop loss run 30% to 40%. Read More
How You Can Help Give New Apple Variety a Name By Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences|April 20, 2024
Worker Awarded $700K Following Collapse In Field Posted by Christina Herrick|November 1, 2016 Maine man awarded damages following heat stroke, says blueberry grower was negligent in training him for work.
YouTube Channel Provides Safety Videos For National Farm Safety Week Posted by Christina Herrick|September 23, 2015 This week marks National Farm Safety Week and 10 U.S. Agricultural Centers, with funding from the National Institute […]
California High Heat Warning Issued Posted by Christina Herrick|June 23, 2015 The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is advising all employers to protect their outdoor workers […]
Resources Available To Prevent Heat Illnesses For Outdoor Workers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 17, 2014 Posters, training guides, and apps are available for download in both English and Spanish.
How To Prevent Heat Illness Posted by Christina Herrick|April 30, 2014 California workshops provide growers with best practices to beat the heat.