Why Attend the North American
Agriculture Safety Summit?
Gain practical farm and workplace safety insights, discover new tools and innovations, and network with others committed to protecting people, livestock, crops, and agricultural operations.
Customize your learning experience with two focused tracks:
- Crop Safety Track
- Livestock Safety Track
Choose the sessions that best match your business, interests, and industry needs. Whether you work with crops, livestock, or both, you’ll find practical safety education tailored to you at the 2027 North American Agriculture Safety Summit!
Accommodations
Reserve your room before January 21, 2027 at ASHCA Safety Summit 2027 or by calling 210-224-2500 and selecting option 2. Be sure to reference the group code HCA!
Sponsor/Exhibit at the North American Agricultural Safety Summit
Ready to support the Summit and the work of ASHCA? We have opportunities to put your business or organization front and center at the 2027 event! Download our sponsor and exhibitor form for details or contact info@ashca.org
Call for Poster Presentations & Lightning Talk Proposals
Abstract submission is open to the public, with the understanding that the Summit audience includes agribusiness representatives, farm organization leaders, state and national public officials, news media, and agricultural safety and health professionals. Priority will be given to abstracts that focus on practices and interventions for production agriculture to improve the health and safety of those engaged in agricultural work, including owner/operators, farm families, hired workers, on-farm service providers and others who live on or visit farms.
Abstract submission deadline: December 15, 2026
Achievement Safety Awards Program and Nominations
ASHCA acknowledges achievements in agricultural safety and health by honoring outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement of worker health and safety. The awardees represent individuals and organizations having a positive impact on the culture of safety in agriculture.
Individuals and companies/organizations are invited to nominate individuals, collaborations, groups, or organizations they feel are deserving of recognition. Applications, in the form of nominations, must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contribution to agricultural safety and health. Self-nominees will not be accepted.
Deadline
Nominations for the 2027 ASHCA Summit awards are being accepted through Dec. 15, 2026.

Paul Riley, MBA, CSP

Athena Ramos, PhD, MBA, MS, CPM
Sheri Saskowski, CSP, ARM, LSSBB