Jefferson’s perception has largely been replaced by other interpretations, but the perception remains unchanged that the agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AFF) workforce engages in noble activity that secures the nation’s present and future fate. These populations deserve to work in environments that contribute to the production of safe consumer products and that protect their health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to be commended for its keen desire to respond to decades of evidence suggesting that the AFF workforce experiences some of the highest occupational disease and injury rates
