Join us for our fifth session of Fields of Knowledge: Conversations about Farmer Health & Safety. These sessions aim to create meaningful dialogue between researchers and the farming community, fostering collaboration and shared understanding around key topics affecting farmer health and safety.
Access to Healthcare for Farmworkers
Thursday, May 29 | 2 – 3 p.m. EST
Zoom Webinar – Click Here to Register
This session will explore the role of technological advancements in agriculture and their influence on farm health and safety. We welcome farmers, farm families, agricultural service providers, and anyone invested in the well-being of rural communities to join us for this important conversation.
Our Panelists
Sherry Wyckoff is the Vice President of Operations at Sun River Health, where she leads with a deep commitment to accessible, compassionate care. She holds a Master of Public Health and previously served as a Research Coordinator at NYCAMH, focusing on the health and well-being of migrant populations. She brings both professional expertise and personal passion to her work, inspired by her roots and her love for the outdoors. Sherry is a devoted mother of two and grandmother of four, finding joy and balance in both her family and her mission to improve community health.
Helene Dembroski is the Owner/Operator at Dembroski Orchard, Inc. in Plattekill, NY. She has more than 20 years of experience working in apple production and packing.
Dr. Kathy Sexsmith is an Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology at Penn State in the department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education. Her research examines workplace safety and health, access to healthcare, housing, employment conditions, participation in sustainable agriculture, and other facets of immigrant farmworkers’ well-being. Her work centers on community outreach and advocacy, working closely with organizations that support under-served populations in agriculture.
We look forward to having you join us for this critical conversation!