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Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process

Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process

The vaccination process is being rolled out statewide, but differences between counties can be challenging to navigate. Different areas of the state have different systems and priorities in place for vaccinations. AgSafe has worked to put together vaccination information that can assist agricultural employers better understand the logistics of the process. “We’ve taken a look at all the…

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Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis

Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis

The University of California, Davis, have launched a farmworker COVID safety project with a multitude of partners. Funded by a $3 million contract, the COVID-19 Statewide Agriculture and Farmworker Education Program aims to provide much-needed resources to the industry. The project aims to better protect California’s 800,000 farmworkers from COVID risks. “We’re really excited about this…

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AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15

AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15

The AgSafe digital conference INNOVATE will begin on February 15 and run through February 25. The inaugural virtual event opens with a state of the industry and commencement of the AgSafe 30th Anniversary celebration. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn explained that the online format should allow industry members to participate in the areas where they want when they want. “We are really…

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Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20

Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20

ACTIVATE20, the AgSafe Annual Conference is coming up March 10-12 in Modesto.  The event will highlight some of the major concerns that agricultural operations are navigating, with presentations touching on regulation, safety, health, and business practices. 

“It’s a great opportunity to get some of the snapshot information that helps us make better decisions within our businesses but…

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Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines

Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines

Some operations may think they are compliant with lockout/tagout (LOTO) but are missing the big picture. AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said she notices small things that could be an issue as she visits clients throughout her work week. “I have been noticing that we’ve got a mindset of, ‘I’ve got a really strict compliance checklist, and I’m working my way towards the specific details of…

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