My How, My Why, My Work: Southwest

Promoting health and safety in agriculture is a long-term mission, and you can find amazing stories and impacts from the people working toward this goal, all you have to do is ask. My How, My Why, My Work is a subseries within The Essential Worker series from Science by the Slice. This episode features Amanda Wickman, program director for the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (SW Ag Center). Amanda is engaged in strategic planning, administration, and evaluation, working closely with the other NIOSH Ag Safety Centers to conduct joint promotional events and outreach endeavors. 

Resources:
Southwest Ag Center Website

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