Program Mission Statement

The fundamental mission of Purdue's Agricultural Safety and Health Program is to enhance the quality of life for 7 rural residents of the state, especially farm families, through assisting them with making their homes, work places, and communities the safest and healthiest possible places to live and work. It is further believed that this program has the capacity to impact rural safety and health on a national and international basis through preparation of future rural safety and health professionals; development, demonstration, and evaluation of prevention strategies; development of new knowledge; increased public awareness; dissemination of educational resources; and influence of public policy.