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Supporting Farm Families Coping with Dementia

Jun 23, 2025

Older agricultural workers face a higher risk of dementia putting themselves and their families at increased risk of injury and making it harder to safely age in place on the farm. Yet, most safety programs don’t address the unique challenges of dementia in rural, agricultural settings. That's why researchers from the University of Iowa and University of Illinois Chicago developed Farm Families Coping with Dementia (FFCD)—a free, 4-week online program designed for family members and caregivers of farmers showing signs of dementia. [Read more...]
Going Green: Sustainability at Work

Jun 17, 2025

Earlier this month, several Ohio State University Extension educators toured the Ohio Stadium (also known as The Shoe) in Columbus. The purpose of the tour was to learn how the fourth-largest stadium in the country continuously ranks #1 when it comes to recycling. In fact, OSU diverts 90% or more of materials from the landfill by recycling, repurposing, and composting after every football game. [Read more...]
Shannon Carter Receives Distinguished Extension Award

Apr 16, 2025

Shannon Carter, an assistant professor and area leader for Family and Consumer Sciences, has been honored with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ Distinguished Extension Professional Award. [Read more…]