Agricultural safety seminars
We’re excited to present the 2026-27 SAIF agricultural safety seminar series. Our 29 free seminars between November 2026 and March 2027 will be in 16 cities around Oregon. Nine seminars will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Anyone working in the agricultural industry is welcome.
Why attend?
- Small employers attending the seminar will meet one of the four requirements that exempt small agricultural operations from random OSHA inspections.
- The Landscape Contractors Board has approved the seminar for four hours of continuing education credits.
- Four producer credits have also been approved by the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
- The Oregon Department of Agriculture has approved the seminar for two core pesticide continuing education credits.
Your last line of defense: PPE for farm chemical safety
Your PPE is your last line of defense against harmful dust, pesticides, chemicals, and other hazards. It serves as a shield between you and potential harm. But a shield only works if you use it correctly.
This training session walks you through the full process: putting PPE on, using it properly, taking it off, cleaning it, storing it, and disposing of old or contaminated PPE. We'll also focus on preventing chemicals on your PPE from getting on your skin. If some does get on you, you’ll learn the proper steps to clean it off (decontamination).
Throughout the training, we’ll use farm chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify PPE requirements and help guide safe work practices.
Analyze this: Ag chemical safety edition
When injuries or near misses occur, are you doing everything you can to investigate the incident and learn from any mistakes? This highly interactive session will walk you through the key elements of an effective incident analysis with a focus on pesticide safety and common failures involving storage, record keeping, handling and training. You’ll learn how to gather and document relevant details, determine root causes, and develop action plans to help prevent isolated incidents from becoming recurring problems. By the end of the session, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to strengthen your chemical safety program and support ongoing compliance.
Ag hacks & cool tools: Why didn’t I think of that?
Sometimes the best ideas on the farm are the simple ones: a homemade cart that reduces lifting, a color-coded tool station that keeps equipment easy to find, a modified handle that improves grip and posture. That’s an ag hack! They’re practical, low-cost solutions created by farmers and farm workers to solve everyday challenges. During this session, we’ll highlight real examples of farm-tested ag hacks and cool tools that save time, reduce strain, improve safety, and can even protect your back. Come ready to learn, compare ideas, and share the creative fixes that are working on your farm!
First aid by the numbers
Injuries happen, and some occur more frequently than others in our farms and businesses. In this session we’ll explore the most common workplace injuries reported to SAIF, and how to respond effectively when they occur. With expert advice from an experienced EMT, you’ll see demonstrations on the correct first aid techniques and the supplies needed to provide effective care for our employees and co-workers. You’ll come away from this session better prepared to respond in an emergency.
Seminars are held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and include lunch. English session registration links are below.
Bandon
Monday, 2/22/2027: https://cvent.me/yBnQ9w
The Barn Conference and Community Center | 1200 11th Street SW, Bandon, OR 97411
Central Point
Monday, 1/25/2027: https://cvent.me/meKNBm
Jackson County Expo - Mace Building | 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR 97502
Clackamas
Wednesday, 2/17/2027: https://cvent.me/xDa1v2
Hilton Garden Inn Clackamas-Portland - Sandy/Willamette | 9300 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Clackamas, OR 97015
Corvallis
Thursday, 12/3/2026: https://cvent.me/lZw3Vg
Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds - Auditorium | 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis, OR 97333
Eugene
Friday, 12/4/2026: https://cvent.me/yBnVRw
Lane Events Center - Meeting Room 1 | 796 W 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402
Hermiston
Monday, 1/11/2027: https://cvent.me/8AxaBP
Hermiston Community Center | 415 South Highway 395, Hermiston, OR 97838
Hillsboro
Wednesday, 1/6/2027: https://cvent.me/YxYDdy
Washington County Fairgrounds - Wingspan Building, Conference Room D | 873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Hood River
Tuesday, 11/10/2026: https://cvent.me/nN2Eor
Hood River County Fairgrounds | 3020 Wyeast Road, Hood River, OR 97031
Hood River
Tuesday, 2/9/2027: https://cvent.me/YxYDQq
Hood River County Fairgrounds | 3020 Wyeast Road, Hood River, OR 97031
Klamath Falls
Wednesday, 3/10/2027: https://cvent.me/NAkr9v
Klamath County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Hall #2 | 3531 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Madras
Monday, 11/9/2026: https://cvent.me/YxdAqY
Inn at Cross Keys Station | 66 NW Cedar Street, Madras, OR 97741
Mt. Angel
Tuesday, 2/2/2027: https://cvent.me/rEz4XE
Mt. Angel Community Festhalle | 500 S. Wilco Highway, Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Mt. Angel
Thursday, 3/11/2027: https://cvent.me/0rey8z
Mt. Angel Community Festhalle | 500 S. Wilco Highway, Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Ontario
Monday, 11/2/2026: https://cvent.me/bqaAnL
Holiday Inn | 1249 Tapadera Avenue, Ontario, OR 97914
Pendleton
Tuesday, 11/3/2026: https://cvent.me/X23yRo
Pendleton Convention Center | 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801
Salem
Wednesday, 12/2/2026: https://cvent.me/DAZV4R
Oregon State Fair Expo Center - Cascade Hall | 2330 17th Street NE, Salem OR 97301
Salem
Thursday, 2/4/2027: https://cvent.me/gKdkWZ
Oregon State Fair Expo Center - Cascade Hall | 2330 17th Street NE, Salem OR 97301
The Dalles
Wednesday, 11/4/2026: https://cvent.me/9Aewyk
Bargeway Pub & Catering | 1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles, OR 97058
The Dalles
Wednesday, 1/20/2027: https://cvent.me/L5AVDD
Bargeway Pub & Catering | 1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles, OR 97058
Wilsonville
Wednesday, 2/24/2027: https://cvent.me/dLVZRm
Clackamas Community College - W212 | 29353 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville OR 97070
Seminars are held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and include lunch. Spanish session registration links are below.
Central Point
Tuesday, 1/26/2027: https://cvent.me/xDaBBZ
Jackson County Expo - Mace Building | 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR 97502
Clackamas
Thursday, 2/18/2027: https://cvent.me/3bl5Rl
Hilton Garden Inn Clackamas-Portland - Sandy/Willamette | 9300 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Clackamas, OR 97015
Hermiston
Tuesday, 1/12/2027: https://cvent.me/8Axa8P
Hermiston Community Center | 415 South Highway 395, Hermiston, OR 97838
Hillsboro
Thursday, 1/7/2027: https://cvent.me/5AEk8a
Washington County Fairgrounds - Wingspan Building, Conference Room D | 873 NE 34th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Hood River
Wednesday, 2/10/2027: https://cvent.me/Qeal9v
Hood River County Fairgrounds | 3020 Wyeast Road, Hood River, OR 97031
Mt. Angel
Wednesday, 2/3/2027: https://cvent.me/zV8QZM
Mt. Angel Community Festhalle | 500 S. Wilco Highway, Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Salem
Friday, 2/5/2027: https://cvent.me/kbQZrK
Oregon State Fair Expo Center - Cascade Hall | 2330 17th Street NE, Salem OR 97301
The Dalles
Thursday, 1/21/2027: https://cvent.me/VE3xwb
Bargeway Pub & Catering | 1535 Bargeway Road, The Dalles, OR 97058
Wilsonville
Thursday, 2/25/2027: https://cvent.me/bqDGOE
Clackamas Community College - W212 | 29353 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville OR 97070
Winter English:
- Day 1 | Tuesday, 1/12/27 at 8:30 a.m.
- Day 2 | Wednesday, 1/13/27 at 8:30 a.m.
- Registration link: Winter 2026-27 Agricultural Seminar | SAIF Corporation
Winter Spanish:
- Day 1 | Thursday, 1/14/27 at 8:30 a.m.
- Day 2 | Friday, 1/15/27 at 8:30 a.m.
- Registration link: To be added
Spring English:
- Day 1 | Tuesday, 3/16/27 at 8:30 a.m.
- Day 2 | Wednesday, 3/17/27 at 8:30 a.m.
- Registration link: To be added
Spring Spanish:
- Day 1 | Tuesday, 3/16/27 at 1 p.m.
- Day 2 | Wednesday, 3/17/27 at 1 p.m.
- Registration link: To be added
English resources
Your last line of defense: PPE for farm chemical safety
Coming soon.
Analyze this: Ag chemical safety edition
Coming soon.
Ag hacks & cool tools: Why didn’t I think of that?
Coming soon.
First aid by the numbers
Coming soon.
Agriculture saftey seminar book 2026-2027
Coming soon.
Recursos en español
Coming soon.
Libro de seminarios de seguridad agrícola 2026-2027
Coming soon.