Book Title: Bend Without Breaking: Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries for Farmers and Ranchers

Book Description

This comprehensive pressbook is designed to support the health and safety of farmers and ranchers by delivering essential knowledge on musculoskeletal injuries and common agricultural stressors. Organized in a user-friendly format, it covers the most frequent injuries seen in the agricultural community—such as back strain, shoulder injuries, and repetitive use conditions—offering practical guidance on early warning signs, prevention strategies, and what to do if injured.

In addition, the pressbook highlights critical workplace, environmental, chemical, and mental health hazards frequently encountered in farming and ranching. Each section is clearly structured with bullet points under consistent categories, helping users easily find information relevant to their daily work. Visuals, symptom checklists, and safety reminders are included throughout to reinforce key messages.

Whether used in the field, at home, or shared at agricultural events, this pressbook serves as a trusted resource to help reduce injury risks and support long-term physical and mental well-being in the agricultural workforce.