Statistical Contact Report for FY2023Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023

1135677.5

Total Hours

Contributed.

6572311

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

26361

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

225204

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

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Morgan County Farmer Appreciation Campaign Promotes Safety and Mental Health Awareness

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), farming is two times as deadly as serving on law enforcement and five times more deadly than serving as a firefighter. In fact, farming is rated the sixth most dangerous occupation, beating out powerline workers and steelworkers. There is also a high concentration of mental illness among farmers, particularly when it comes to depression. Many of these conditions are stress-induced and can be life-threatening if left ...

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Morgan County Farmer Appreciation Campaign Promotes Safety and Mental Health Awareness

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Jeanne
I began my position in the UK Extension Program as a Senior Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment in August 2019.  My role is to update and expand the programming av... More

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