AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING

Review & Evaluation: National Academies Evaluation

NIOSH understands that external expert review is one of the most valid and accepted methods of evaluating research programs. Consequently, NIOSH requested that the National Academies evaluate NIOSH research programs with respect to their impact, relevance, and future directions. The National Academies was asked to evaluate what NIOSH research programs are producing and to determine the extent to which NIOSH research is responsible for changes in the workplace that reduce the risk of occupational injuries, illnesses, and deaths. This evaluation was undertaken by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine in the National Academies.

More information is available at the National Academies Evaluation of NIOSH Research Programs page.

NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program Plan to Implement the National Academies Program Evaluation Recommendations 
PDF 944 KB (66 pages) - January 2011

Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes program logic model, research goals, and evidence of program relevance and impact. - Submitted January, 2007

Overview of the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing Research Program
 PDF  2.6 MB (62 pages) - January 19, 2007
A Presentation by George A. Conway, MD, Program Manager

National Academies Report Brief on the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research Program
 PDF 308 KB (4 pages) - December 2007

National Academies report: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research at NIOSH
NIOSH conducts research in order to improve worker safety and health in these sectors - 2008