The state of knowledge regarding climate change and variability impacts on adaptation options for Florida agriculture, forestry and rangelands | November 15 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
As the climate continues to change and become more variable, the working lands of Florida will experience increased production risks from hurricanes, drought, saltwater intrusion, flooding, insect, disease, and wildfire. Additionally, working conditions will likely deteriorate as air temperatures rise. The causes of these stresses are complex, and cannot be easily solved. However, producers can […]
Building resilience capacity and climate adaptation in the US Caribbean | October 25 @ 1 P.M. Eastern
Climate change affects human health by altering exposures to extreme events such as heat waves, floods, and droughts and alters persistent environmental conditions such as the quality and safety of air, food, and water. In the US Caribbean, long histories of colonization and systemic inequality have further shaped the ability of the citizens to maintain […]
AgroClimate: Tools for managing climate risk in agriculture | September 13 @ 11 A.M. Eastern
AgroClimate is an innovative web-resource for decision-support and learning about the effects of weather and climate on agriculture. It provides interactive tools and climate information to improve resource use efficiency and to reduce crop production risk associated with climate variability and change. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Clyde Fraisse as he shares about how AgroClimate […]
Promoting Resilience through SAMHSA’s 8 Domains of Wellness | August 22 @ 1 P.M. EDT
Wellness is multifaceted. The wellness initiative identifies eight dimensions of wellness as a holistic, strengths-based, and practical approach to increasing resilience and well-being. The dimensions influence one another and affect a person’s overall health and quality of life. Learning about the eight dimensions of wellness can help you choose how to make wellness a part […]
Climate Trends and Variability –Applications to Agriculture in the Southeast | June 6 @ 11 A.M. EDT
Climate trends and variability play an important role in agriculture and the risks faced by producers. Climate predictions and agricultural forecasting provide a critical support structure for the agricultural industry so producers can make informed decisions related to climate variability. In our upcoming webinar, hear from David Zierden as he shares about weather and climate threats […]
Wastewater Surveillance as a Public Health Tool for Community Wellbeing | May 18, 2023 @ 11 A.M. EDT
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) uses biological or chemical indicators in sewage for the purpose of public health surveillance to provide information about the health of a community. WBE has been used to measure the prevalence of human viruses at the population level and recent studies have extensively tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Information from these studies […]
Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Florida by Repurposing a Statewide Data Infrastructure for Surveillance | April 26, 2023 @ 1 P.M. EDT
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) has emerged as a top health concern for agricultural workers in hot climate zones. While the cause is unknown, the leading hypothesis is that workers in hot climates are subject to repeated heat stress and dehydration. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. William Hogan as he shares […]
Using Creative, Non-fiction Portraits to Promote Awareness About Migrant Agricultural Workers | February 22, 2023 @ 1 p.m. EST
The U.S. agricultural sector relies heavily on agricultural migrant workers, and many operations in Florida employ (im)migrant labor. Migrant workers have been termed as an invisible workforce and deal with issues such as vulnerable immigration status, housing insecurity, and lack of access to health care. In our upcoming webinar, hear from Dr. Whitney Stone as […]
Virtual Town Hall: Disaster Assistance for Agricultural Workers | November 9, 2022 @ 1 p.m. ET
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, many Floridians are still recovering. The agricultural community faces specific challenges when seeking disaster assistance. Join this special virtual town hall event to hear from a panel of experts with the Federal Emergency Management Administration. The town hall will include a moderated discussion on topics, such as assistance available […]
Mapping and Understanding Local News Ecosystems | September 15, 2022 @ 11 a.m. EDT
Since 2005, more than 2,000 newspapers have closed in the United States, and as of 2020, nearly 4 million Americans live in a county without a newspaper. The loss of a newspaper can be a crisis for the news ecosystem within a community as few alternatives exist to replace them. In our upcoming webinar, hear […]
