{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Moos Room™","title":"Episode 306 - Sun Safety and Heat Illness: What You Need to Know - UMN Extension's The Moos Room","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1606,"description":"In this special episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Brad record in person for the first time in ages! While together in Rochester, they dive into their favorite annual topic: sun safety and preventing heat illness in humans.\nAfter a lighthearted reminder that Brad still doesn’t wear sunscreen enough, the duo discusses practical strategies to stay safe in the sun. Topics include:\nWhy UV protection matters year-round (not just when it’s hot)\nSunscreen, clothing, and hats as protective tools\nRecognizing symptoms of heat illness like dizziness, nausea, and fatigue\nThe importance of hydration and nutrition before and during heat exposure\nPersonal stories (including heat exhaustion from county fairs and baling straw)\nEmily shares tips like using cold water on wrists and neck to cool down, while Brad emphasizes the importance of rest and watching out for each other on the farm. They wrap up by reminding listeners that being proactive with sun and heat safety can prevent serious health risks.\nResources mentioned:\nUMN Extension Farm Safety\nUpper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH)\nFarm Safety Check - Heat Illness\nQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!\nLinkedin -> The Moos Room\nTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety\nFacebook -> @UMNDairy\nYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health\nInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy\nExtension Website\nAgriAmerica Podcast Directory ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EIqekZJUCM-mbRXSkEsLe4I4Erj3AsT3id_xoW-dk6k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0MTkwLzE2OTc0/ODIyODEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}