"Wicked problems" are problems with many interdependent factors, which make them seem impossible to solve. Improving agricultural safety and health outcomes is a wicked problem. This seemingly impossible challenge is what has propelled us to collaborate with Penn State University and Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture

Continuous Improvement in Processing Data Over the years, our surveillance research team has witnessed the transition from carbon copy paper records to electronic medical records, and the change from basic computing (floppy discs, anyone?!) to the explosive growth in computing power and machine learning. This

At the Northeast Center, we are deeply committed to evolving with the changing needs of the communities we serve. Recently, we have become increasingly concerned about the rising levels of stress and mental health challenges among agricultural populations, especially in light of the rapidly shifting

In 2023-2024, we awarded an emerging issues grant to Farm First to update their training materials, provide continued training, and conduct behavioral health risk screenings. Based in Vermont, Farm First has provided mental health training to farmers and agricultural service providers for years, and are

As part of our commitment to agricultural health and safety, the Northeast Center has expanded its worker well-being initiatives to incorporate harm reduction strategies. Harm reduction is a public health philosophy that seeks to minimize the negative consequences of certain behaviors, such as substance use.