The Rural Health Extension Program was developed to address agricultural safety issues on a national level. It includes programs such as CANFARMSAFE and the Agricultural Health and Safety Network.
The Rural Health Extension Program evolved from the the Agricultural Health and Safety Network. The success of the Network demostrated the need for an extension program on a national level.
To improve health and safety on the farm through education, service and evaluation research. The ultimate goal is to reduce injury related and illness related to the farm environment through co-operative efforts with our partners.
The Rural Health Extension Program is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Our office is on the University of Saskatchewan Campus at the Royal University Hospital.
If you have any questions regarding the Rural Health Extension Program, please email us at:
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The Agricultural Health and Safety Network