MSU Extension Drought Resources

Health

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  Understanding and preventing farm employee heat-related illness

  Published on June 29, 2023
  Heat-related illnesses can occur indoors or outdoors and during any season of the year.

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  Reducing heat stress for you and your employees

  Published on June 22, 2022
  Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture.

• Avoid heat-related illness while enjoying summer weather

  Published on July 15, 2013
  The elderly, children under the age of four, obese individuals and those who are ill or taking certain medications are most at risk for heat-related illness.

• Diabetics: Take care in extreme heat

  Published on July 24, 2012
  In 80 degree Fahrenheit temperatures, those with diabetes need to take extra precaution when caring for themselves and their diabetic supplies.

• Tips to stay safe in the heat

  Published on June 18, 2012
  With the hot summer weather upon us, heat related issues can sneak up on people who work outdoors, especially farmers who may not have access to shade or air conditioning to cool down.

• Recognize the signs of heat stroke before it's too late

  Published on June 18, 2012
  Heat stroke is a serious condition that many farmers are at risk of experiencing, especially during the hot, humid days of a Michigan summer.

• Extreme temperatures can trigger intense emotions in farmers

  Published on June 13, 2012
  Spring heat wave and hard frosts take an emotional toll on growers, farm workers and families.