The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CFAES Impact
November/December 2024

Unlock the outlook of agriculture

Wondering what’s ahead for the next U.S. Farm Bill? What about consumer trends in retail shopping or foods? Thinking about U.S. trade policy and the prospects for agricultural trade? Get answers from agricultural economists at the annual Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference.

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Building resilience: Supporting mental health in Ohio's farming community

The mental health of Ohio’s farmers is increasingly critical, especially as external pressures — such as unpredictable weather — intensify the demands of their work.

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AgTech Innovation Hub fuels cutting-edge solutions for agriculture's toughest challenges

Imagine using drones to detect safety hazards in greenhouses or tap into new technology to manage drought. These are just some of the groundbreaking outcomes of five research projects recently completed through the AgTech Innovation Hub.

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Slow-moving vehicle emblem: A landmark in agricultural safety

As farmers across Ohio prepare for the transition from harvest to winter and ultimately spring planting, the familiar, triangular slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem remains an essential tool for ensuring farm safety.

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Breathe easier in grain bins

With many grain bins full of stored grain this time of year, CFAES safety experts are reminding farmers to be aware of safety precautions. Grain dust particles can lodge in your lungs when inhaled, potentially causing asthma, COPD, and other respiratory issues.

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Students tackle skid loader solution

Ohio farmers are on average 57.8 years old. And with aging comes agility issues. CFAES Professor Dee Jepsen, state safety leader for OSU Extension and Ohio AgrAbility program director, advises a senior capstone design course in which engineering students try to solve real-life challenges.

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