Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner in Agricultural Safety & Health
Founded in 1949, we are a global leader dedicated to advancing agricultural safety and health through professional development, research sharing, and international collaboration. Our organization connects safety professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders to prevent agricultural injuries and illnesses. We facilitate knowledge exchange through annual conferences, webinars, and networking platforms while prioritizing innovation in safety protocols. With partnerships spanning universities, hospitals, and agricultural businesses, we address safety challenges across farms, equipment operations, and rural communities. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status supports student scholarships, professional training programs, and evidence-based interventions.Through policy advocacy and technical resources, we empower agricultural workers worldwide. Our board comprises industry experts who guide initiatives in tractor safety, rural healthcare, and family farmstead protection. We maintain rigorous standards for abstract submissions to our symposiums, ensuring high-quality research dissemination. Our endowment fund sustains long-term safety improvements while maintaining strict financial accountability. As the voice of agricultural safety since 1949, we remain committed to creating safer farming environments globally.
Services
Annual Conferences
Research Sharing
Professional Networking
Student Scholarships
Safety Training
Policy Development
Endowment Programs
Abstract Review
Webinars
Technical Papers
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of specialized agricultural safety expertise
- Our global network connects 15+ international safety organizations
- We provide peer-reviewed research through SHARP symposiums
- Our endowment fund supports long-term safety innovations
- We maintain 17 specialized committees addressing all farm safety aspects
Services
Annual Conferences
Our annual conferences connect global agricultural safety professionals through keynote speeches, research presentations, and networking opportunities. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge safety research, practical implementation strategies, and peer-to-peer learning. These events feature specialized tracks for equipment safety, rural healthcare, and policy development.
Research Sharing
We facilitate the exchange of agricultural safety research through peer-reviewed abstract submissions and technical paper publications. Our SHARP symposiums maintain rigorous evaluation criteria for research significance and innovation. Accepted papers may be published in the Journal of Agromedicine for broader industry access.
Professional Networking
Our member portal enables year-round collaboration among agricultural safety professionals worldwide. The platform supports topic discussions, research brainstorming, and implementation of evidence-based practices. Special interest groups focus on areas like tractor safety, family farmstead protection, and rural mental health.
Student Scholarships
We provide financial assistance for students to attend annual conferences and present research findings. Our scholarship program encourages emerging professionals to enter agricultural safety fields. Reduced membership fees make industry resources accessible to academic participants.
Endowment Programs
Our endowment fund supports long-term agricultural safety improvements through targeted grants and professional development programs. Funds are managed by experienced trustees to ensure financial sustainability. Disbursements focus on membership growth, conference support, and significant safety innovations.
People
Steve Freeman
President
Agricultural safety expert with extensive experience in farm equipment safety and policy development. Leads strategic initiatives to advance ISASH's mission globally.
Gloria Brock
Past-President
Former director at John Deere with focus on agricultural machinery safety standards. Currently chairs multiple ISASH committees addressing safety policy and research priorities.
Josie Rudolphi
President Elect
University of Illinois researcher specializing in agricultural worker health. Brings academic expertise to ISASH leadership for evidence-based safety interventions.
Serap Gorucu
Director
University of Florida safety specialist focusing on emerging agricultural technologies. Contributes technical expertise to ISASH research evaluation committees.
Brian Kuhl
Treasurer
Insurance industry leader with Progressive Ag, managing ISASH financial oversight. Ensures fiscal responsibility while supporting safety program expansion.
Questions
How do I become an ISASH member?
Visit our website and click the 'Join Now' button to complete the membership application process with payment options.
What benefits does membership include?
Members gain access to networking opportunities, research resources, conference discounts, and professional development programs.
When is the annual conference?
The 2026 conference will be held June 15-18 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
How can students participate?
Students receive discounted membership rates and scholarship opportunities to attend annual conferences and present research.
What safety areas do you focus on?
We address all aspects of agricultural safety including equipment operations, rural healthcare, environmental exposures, and mental health.
How are research abstracts evaluated?
Abstracts undergo peer review based on topic significance, innovation, scientific quality, and practical field applications.
