Fun On The Farm: Agritourism Workshop
Are you a farm with animals that also hosts Breakfast on the Farm, school field trips, has a pumpkin patch or apple orchard, or other similar activities? If so, you are participating in agritourism!
Workshop topics included best practices for human-animal contact, working farm safety issues, food licensing and handling requirements, and more! Owners, employees, and youth volunteers are encouraged to attend!
Registration is closed for the 2018 Agritourism Workshop.
Invitation & Agenda:
Download a copy of the invitation:
Fun On The Farm: Agritourism Workshop Invitation (PDF)
Download a copy of the agenda:
Fun On The Farm: Agritourism Workshop Agenda (PDF)
Spotlight
Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (Safer FACEs)
The Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (Safer FACEs) training program can help you understand the risks of illness and injury from farm animals, and how to protect your visitors. Complete this free online training and the Minnesota Department of Health will provide certification that your venue has learned about these issues.
Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella
Some reptiles and amphibians can make cool pets, but they can also be a source of illness. Reptiles (e.g., Iguanas, turtles, snakes) and amphibians (e.g., frogs and toads) carry Salmonella.
Egg Safety
Eggs can be a part of a healthy diet. However, they are perishable just like raw meat, poultry, and fish. To be safe, they must be properly refrigerated and cooked.
Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness, so it's important for those who handle them to take steps to prevent infection.
Reporting Suspected Foodborne Illness
Please call the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.
Preventing Foodborne Illness
There is a lot you can do to handle and prepare your food safely. Learn what
you can do to prepare, serve and store food safely.
Zoonotic Diseases: Disease Transmitted from Animals to Humans
A zoonosis (zoonotic disease or zoonoses -plural) is an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to humans (or from humans to animals). Common illnesses associated with animal contact include Rabies, Brucellosis, Blastomycosis, and Plague.
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
