ZOOM Fellowship Prayer Meeting – September 7, 2024
Experience the Intersection of Christian Faith, Safety, and Enabling Disabilities in Agriculture at Our Upcoming FCFI Fellowship and Prayer Meeting!
We are excited to welcome Bill (William) Field as the featured speaker at our Zoom fellowship and prayer meeting on Sept. 7th at 9 AM Eastern Time, 8 AM Central…
- Bill Field has over 40 years of experience in agricultural safety and health, focusing on reducing farm-related injuries.
- Bill is a sought-after speaker at national conferences. He addresses the intersection of faith, farming, and safety.
- He has spoken several times at our FCFI annual conference including a past panel discussion on stress and mental health on the farm.
- Bill’s office is at Purdue University, and he is a professor in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering dept.
- Bill’s work extends beyond the classroom, with hands-on workshops and community outreach programs directly benefiting rural communities.
- He has significantly impacted rural communities, enhanced safety and integrated faith into farming.
- His leadership in the AgrAbility Project has helped countless farmers with disabilities continue their farming careers.
- He has been instrumental in advocating for policy changes that improve safety standards for farmers nationwide.
- He has collaborated with several leading agricultural organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), AgrAbility, and the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA).
- Web links:
Additional resources:
- National AgrAbility Project: Bill’s main program: explore how AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities.
- Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America
- https://nasdonline.org/7177/o000139/farm-safety-for-just-kids.html