On today’s segment of Rural Health Matters, we are going to focus on respiratory health for farmers and agricultural workers.
Harvest season is upon us! Are there things in the air that can affect the health of our farmers, and how can they protect themselves?
Dr. Jeffrey Gold, the President of the University of Nebraska, spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about air safety tips and what producers need to keep in mind.
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