Ag Workforce Development to Co-host Heat Illness Prevention Webinar for Spanish speaking audience on April 23

Cornell Agricultural Workforce and NYCAMH will be co-hosting a Heat Illness Prevention Webinar, presented in Spanish for the Hispanic Workforce on April 23. Your workforce can join our webinar on heat illness prevention, designed specifically for Hispanic farm employees. With potential changes in New York State laws, it is essential to understand best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Learn key strategies to prevent heat-related illnesses and keep everyone protected in the field. The webinar will be hosted by María Bess Lewis from Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Anna Meyerhoff from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH).

Topics Covered in the Webinar:

  • How to recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses
  • The importance of hydration and what drinks to avoid
  • How to safely adapt to heat exposure (acclimatization)
  • Rest and shade: key factors in preventing heat stress
  • Proper clothing for working in high temperatures
  • Strategies to minimize heat risks

📅 Date: April 23 – 🕛 Time: 12:00-1:00 PM EST
🔗 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3DMYVGY
This webinar will be conducted ONLY IN SPANISH. Don’t let your workforce miss it!

Translated below:

Cornell Agricultural Workforce y NYCAMH organizarán conjuntamente un seminario web sobre prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor, presentado en español para la fuerza laboral hispana el 23 de abril.

Únase a nuestro webinar sobre la prevención de enfermedades por calor, diseñado para trabajadores agrícolas hispanos. Con los posibles cambios en las leyes de Nueva York, es fundamental conocer las mejores prácticas para mantener un ambiente de trabajo seguro y saludable. Aprenda estrategias clave para prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y proteger a todos en el campo. El webinar será presentado por María Lewis, de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral Agrícola de Cornell, y Anna Meyerhoff, del Centro para la salud y medicina agrícola de Nueva York (NYCAMH).

Temas que se abordarán en el webinar:

  • Cómo reconocer y prevenir enfermedades por calor
  • Importancia de la hidratación y qué bebidas evitar
  • Cómo adaptarse al calor de manera segura (aclimatación)
  • Descanso y sombra: claves para evitar el estrés por calor
  • Ropa adecuada para trabajar en altas temperaturas
  • Estrategias para minimizar el riesgo de calor

📅 Fecha: 23 de abril – 🕛 Hora: 12:00-1:00 PM EST
🔗 Enlace de Zoom: bit.ly/3DMYVGY
Este webinar se impartirá SOLAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL. ¡No se lo pierda!

Heat Illness Prevention Webinar for the Hispanic Workforce set for April 23

Cornell Agricultural Workforce and NYCAMH will be co-hosting a Heat Illness Prevention Webinar, presented in Spanish for the Hispanic Workforce on April 23. Your workforce can join our webinar on heat illness prevention, designed specifically for Hispanic farm employees. With potential changes in New York State laws, it is essential to understand best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Learn key strategies to prevent heat-related illnesses and keep everyone protected in the field. The webinar will be hosted by María Bess Lewis from Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Anna Meyerhoff from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH).

Topics Covered in the Webinar:

  • How to recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses
  • The importance of hydration and what drinks to avoid
  • How to safely adapt to heat exposure (acclimatization)
  • Rest and shade: key factors in preventing heat stress
  • Proper clothing for working in high temperatures
  • Strategies to minimize heat risks

📅 Date: April 23 – 🕛 Time: 12:00-1:00 PM EST
🔗 Zoom Link: bit.ly/3DMYVGY
This webinar will be conducted ONLY IN SPANISH. Don’t let your workforce miss it!

Translated below:

Cornell Agricultural Workforce y NYCAMH organizarán conjuntamente un seminario web sobre prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor, presentado en español para la fuerza laboral hispana el 23 de abril.

Únase a nuestro webinar sobre la prevención de enfermedades por calor, diseñado para trabajadores agrícolas hispanos. Con los posibles cambios en las leyes de Nueva York, es fundamental conocer las mejores prácticas para mantener un ambiente de trabajo seguro y saludable. Aprenda estrategias clave para prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y proteger a todos en el campo. El webinar será presentado por María Lewis, de Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral Agrícola de Cornell, y Anna Meyerhoff, del Centro para la salud y medicina agrícola de Nueva York (NYCAMH).

Temas que se abordarán en el webinar:

  • Cómo reconocer y prevenir enfermedades por calor
  • Importancia de la hidratación y qué bebidas evitar
  • Cómo adaptarse al calor de manera segura (aclimatación)
  • Descanso y sombra: claves para evitar el estrés por calor
  • Ropa adecuada para trabajar en altas temperaturas
  • Estrategias para minimizar el riesgo de calor

📅 Fecha: 23 de abril – 🕛 Hora: 12:00-1:00 PM EST
🔗 Enlace de Zoom: bit.ly/3DMYVGY
Este webinar se impartirá SOLAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL. ¡No se lo pierda!

Change your clocks, change your batteries

Source: National Fire Protection Association

As we “spring forward” this weekend for daylight savings, it’s the perfect time to also check your smoke alarm batteries. In farm-provided employee housing, safety is a top priority and ensuring smoke alarms are working properly can make all the difference in an emergency. Don’t wait—take a few extra minutes to change those batteries and protect your families and coworkers year-round. 

The following information from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is to help make sure all smoke alarms have working batteries, accounting for the multiple types of smoke alarms on the market and their varying battery requirements: 

  • Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away. 
  • Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away. 
  • When replacing a battery, follow manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions. Manufacturer’s instructions are specific to the batteries (brand and model) that must be used. The smoke alarm may not work properly if a different kind of battery is used.

By Jay Canzonier, Cornell University. Permission granted to repost, quote, and reprint with author attribution.
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Registration required for Farm-provided Employee Housing webinar on March 12th

Join Jay Canzonier of Cornell Ag Workforce Development and Anna Meyerhoff of NYCAMH for the Farm-provided Employee Housing on Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour on March 12th. Learn about successful strategies for fostering a safe and positive culture around housing and get insights into the new Agricultural Employee Housing Expense Calculator and its early impact on participating farms! Advance registration is required.

📅 Date: March 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📌 Topic: Farm-provided Employee Housing
🎯 Register now.

Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour is a bi-monthly webinar series offering expert insights on key topics affecting the agricultural workforce. Featuring Cornell experts and guest speakers, these sessions provide valuable strategies on everything from regulatory compliance and leadership development to creating a positive culture within farm businesses.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity for interactive discussions and practical takeaways!

Training for Growers and Farm Labor Contractors by NYS Department of Labor

Farm employers should check out training sessions hosted by NYSDOL across the state, see details in English and Spanish below and register here: https://forms.office.com/g/3RxcZAjdjp

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Good afternoon growers and contractors!

Do you work with a Farm Labor Contractor or have you considered the service of a Farm Labor Contractor to meet your labor needs? Are you currently or have you considered operating as a Farm Labor Contractor to assist NY agriculture growers meet their labor needs?

The New York State Department of Labor is excited to offer four in-person training sessions for growers and farm labor contractors in Long Island, Western NY and the Finger Lakes regions. These sessions will assist growers and farm labor contractors in preparing for the upcoming harvest season and ensuring compliance with Migrant Registration Law (212-A).

In each session, we will share information on the role of the Division of Compliance and Education, NYS Labor Law pertaining to agriculture, and Farm Labor Contractor definitions and requirements in New York State. We will also be virtually hosting representatives from USDOL Wage and Hour to discuss federal compliance and federal Farm Labor Contractor registrations. Finally, a representative from NYS Worker’s Compensation will also be present to discuss workers compensation items as they relate to growers and farm labor contractors. We thank our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension to helping us host these sessions!

Registration packets and other informational material will be provided for in-person attendees. To register for a training in your area: https://forms.office.com/g/3RxcZAjdjp

Thursday, February 27th — 10am-12pm — Cornell Cooperative Extension (423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901)

Tuesday, March 4th – 1:00pm- 2:30pm – Cornell Cooperative Extension (B14 Jordan Hall 630 W. North Street Geneva, NY 14456)

Wednesday, March 5th – 9:30am- 11:00am – Cornell Cooperative Extension (6592 West Main Road Portland, NY, 14769)

Wednesday, March 5th – 2:30pm- 4:00pm – NYS Department of Labor Career Center (458 West Ave Ste 3, Albion, NY 14411)

If you have any logistical questions prior to the trainings please contact doce@labor.ny.gov. Thanks for all you do to support NY agriculture, we look forward to seeing you there!

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¡Buenas tardes, productores y contratistas!

¿Trabaja con un contratista de trabajo agrícola o ha considerado los servicios de un contratista de trabajo agrícola para satisfacer sus necesidades laborales? ¿Está trabajando actualmente o ha considerado trabajar como contratista de trabajo agrícola para ayudar a los productores agrícolas de Nueva York para satisfacer sus necesidades laborales?

El Departamento de Trabajo del Estado de Nueva York estará ofreciendo cuatro sesiones de entrenamiento en persona para productores y contratistas de trabajo agrícola en Long Island, el oeste de Nueva York y las regiones de Finger Lakes. Estas sesiones ayudarán a los productores y contratistas de trabajo agrícola a prepararse para la próxima temporada de cosecha y garantizar el cumplimiento de la Ley de Registro de Migrantes (212-A).

En cada sesión, compartiremos información sobre el papel de la División de Cumplimiento y Educación, la Ley Laboral del Estado de Nueva York relacionada con la agricultura y las definiciones y requisitos de los contratistas de trabajo agrícola en el estado de Nueva York. También recibiremos virtualmente a representantes de la Oficina de Salarios y Horas del Departamento de Trabajo de los Estados Unidos para hablar sobre el cumplimiento federal y los registros federales de contratistas de trabajo agrícola. Por último, un representante de la Compensación de los Trabajadores del Estado de Nueva York también estará presente para hablar sobre los temas de compensación de los trabajadores relacionados con los productores y contratistas de trabajo agrícola. Agradecemos a nuestros socios de Cornell Cooperative Extension por ayudarnos a organizar estas sesiones.

Se proporcionarán paquetes de inscripción y otro material informativo a los asistentes presenciales. Para inscribirse en una capacitación en su área: https://forms.office.com/g/3RxcZAjdjp

Jueves, 27 de febrero – 10 a. m. a 12 p. m. – Cornell Cooperative Extension (423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901)

Martes, 4 de marzo – 1:00 p. m. a 2:30 p. m. – Cornell Cooperative Extension (B14 Jordan Hall 630 W. North Street Geneva, NY 14456)

Miércoles, 5 de marzo – 9:30 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. – Cornell Cooperative Extension (6592 West Main Road Portland, NY, 14769)

Miércoles, 5 de marzo – 2:30 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. – NYS Department of Labor Career Center (458 West Ave Ste 3, Albion, NY 14411)

Si tiene preguntas logísticas antes de los entrenamientos, escribanos al correo doce@labor.ny.gov.

¡Gracias por todo lo que hace para apoyar la agricultura de Nueva York, esperamos verlo allí!

Division of Compliance & Education, formerly Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs

New York State Department of Labor

www.labor.ny.gov | doce@labor.ny.gov

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