NIOSH Ag Centers Celebrate 10 Years on YouTube

One hundred years ago, farmers, loggers, and fishermen turned to their families and communities for advice on safety, health, production, and repairs. They may have even consulted the Farmer’s Almanac or asked a cooperative extension agent. Although family, friends, print media, and extension agents are still great sources of information, the farmers, loggers, and fishermen of this century also began to use smart phones to find answers. And as these “computers in our pocket” have become faster and more widespread, online “how-to” videos have become a leading source of information. This is why the National Institute for Occupational Safety and