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LISTSERV 17.02024-03-29T01:04:52ZMadeline McCabe2024-03-01T16:57:43-06:002024-03-01T16:57:43-06:00March Update From The Field: Prescribed/controlled burn safetyhttps://list.uiowa.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ALIVE-WELL-UPDATES;67ef5557.2403Hello, all!<br><br>Welcome to a warm and blustery March! This month's Update From The Field topic is controlled burn safety. In Iowa, controlled burns are used to improve wildlife habitat or meet specific land management goals. Unlike campfires or wildfires, a prescribed burn is used to manage an area such as a forest, native prairie, pasture, or wildlife land and is done under specific conditions with appropriate safety precautions. A burn plan (see https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/Fire-Management for resources!) can help landowners hold a safe prescribed burn. [...]Madeline McCabe2024-02-02T15:37:45-06:002024-02-02T15:37:45-06:00February Updates From The Field: Cancer Preventionhttps://list.uiowa.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ALIVE-WELL-UPDATES;623d4807.2402Hello, all!<br><br>Happy Groundhog Day! Looks like we're going to have an early spring this year.<br><br>This month's Update From The Field topic is cancer prevention. According to the Iowa Cancer Registry, Iowa has the second highest incidence rate of cancer in the country (2023). The good news is that cancer mortality rates in Iowa are decreasing, largely due to advancements in screening and treatment. The four leading cancers in Iowa are female breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers, all of which are strongly linked to lifestyle factors. The following articles highlight the current state of cancer-protective behaviors among farmers, [...]Madeline McCabe2024-01-05T10:30:00-06:002024-01-05T10:30:00-06:00January Update From The Field: Farmer Health and Wellness Planninghttps://list.uiowa.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ALIVE-WELL-UPDATES;855d2d83.2401Happy 2024! We hope you had a restful end to 2023 and are looking forward to lots of good things this year.<br><br>This month's Update From The Field is focused on safety, health, and wellness planning on the farm. One factor in farmer health and wellness is access to healthcare and health insurance. The following articles capture several dimensions of health behaviors, coverage, and access among farmers. Please reach out if you would like access to the full-text version of any article below. [...]