Mental health resource available to farm families 

Man getting sunburned at the beach. (Photo: iStock - ajr_images)

What really happens when you get a sunburn?

  • By Ashley Vargo │ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Belleville, Kansas farmer Fred Levendofsky narrowly escaped disaster when his tractor overturned while mowing 30 years ago. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

‘In a Millisecond’: Kansas farmer remembers near-tragic accident

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Kids Watching Fireworks (Photo: iStock - Renphoto)

Prevent fires from fireworks during Fourth of July

Lawn mower. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Grass mowing season brings injuries

  • By Scott Heiberger & Melissa Ploeckelman │ Marshfield Clinic Research Institute
Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes in Rural America

Physician alarmed by concerning health trends in rural America 

Veterinarian Jeff Bender says that needle safety is important not only to animals, but to the humans that inoculate them. (Journal photo by Andrea Hanson.)

Needle safety should not be overlooked