The Journal of Agromedicine has named Brian Kuhl, president and chief executive officer of the Progressive Agriculture Foundation® (PAF), as its 2023 “Leader in the Field,” for his contributions to agricultural safety and health practice, policy and research.
In Kuhl’s role, he provides strategic direction for PAF and the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® (PAF Safety Day) program, which is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. Leveraging more than two decades of diverse business experiences – and life experiences – Kuhl continuously strives to strengthen the culture of safety and health across communities, organizations and countries.
“Brian is a highly deserving ‘Leader in the Field’ for our journal,” said Mathew Keifer, MD, editor-in-chief. “He has ensured that the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program is the largest and longest-running educational initiative of its kind.”
Originally developed after a series of stories in 1990 that profiled nearly 100 farm fatalities, many of whom involved children, PAF and its PAF Safety Day program has reached millions of individuals throughout North America. The Foundation and Program continue to evolve to meet the safety and health needs of youth in the agriculture industry and rural communities providing trusted resources and outcomes.
“My entire career has been focused on helping organizations remain relevant in their industries,” said Kuhl. “And the Progressive Agriculture Foundation is unique as its mission is directed toward a youth population not often targeted for rural, agriculture safety education.”
One of Kuhl’s greatest ongoing challenges is to remove barriers and make PAF’s programs even more accessible. In 2022, PAF introduced a new delivery mode to allow more children the opportunity to have access to PAF’s programs.
Kuhl holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business and marketing communications from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, as well as an MBA from the University of Phoenix. In addition to his position at PAF, Kuhl is president-elect of the International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH), an advisor to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, and a member of the Safety in Agriculture for Youth (SAY) national steering committee.
To access the full article within the Journal of Agromedicine, visit: https://bit.ly/2023LeaderInTheField
About Progressive Agriculture Foundation®
The Progressive Agriculture Foundation® (PAF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to provide education, training and resources to make farm, ranch and rural life safer and healthier for all children and their communities. PAF builds partnerships to secure resources for the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® (PAF Safety Day) program, which is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America.
Since the inception of the Foundation's program in 1995, millions of individuals have been reached in 45 states, two territories, and nine Canadian provinces. For more information about PAF and the PAF Safety Day program, visit: http://www.progressiveag.org.
About the Journal of Agromedicine Leader in the Field
The Journal of Agromedicine is edited by the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, Wis. The journal announces its “Leader in the Field” in the first issue of each volume. The recognition goes to an individual who has made significant contributions in agricultural safety and health practice, policy and research.
Source : Progressive Agriculture