Assess and address public health risks of more frequent and intense high-heat days to farm workers.
STRATEGIES
AG-10.1 Work with the agricultural industry and public health professionals to identify and quantify risks of increasing heat to farm workers.
IMPLEMENTERS: academic institutions
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDOH
AG-10.2 Develop and promote heat-stress minimization best practices for farm workers.
IMPLEMENTERS: extension offices, community-based organizations
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDOH
AG-10.3 Expand and fund education on heat illness for agricultural managers and workers, ensuring educational materials are produced in the native languages of farm workers.
IMPLEMENTERS: extension offices, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDACS
AG-10.4 Advocate for the adoption of farm labor safety policies that address heat-related dangers.
IMPLEMENTERS: local governments, community-based organizations,
non-profit organizations, advocacy organizations
STATE/FEDERAL PARTNERS: FDACS