The National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. cordially invites all professionals throughout the field of agricultural worker health to our annual conference in vibrant Grand Rapids, MI.

The 27th Annual Midwest Stream Forum for Agricultural Worker Health, produced by the National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc., is an annual conference that provides quality, agricultural worker specific, professional development experiences for individuals in all disciplines within agricultural-worker health. The Forum offers a diverse program featuring sessions on clinical topics, lay health outreach, research, and leadership development. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain continuing education credits. Join your colleagues in Grand Rapids, MI for information-packed sessions.

Who Should Attend…

Health care providers, administrators, board members, health educators, lay health professionals including Community Health Workers and Promotores(as), students, researchers, agricultural workers and co-sponsors are invited to assemble and share new ideas, learn innovative strategies, and enhance their skills in health care delivery for the migrant and seasonal agricultural worker population. Individuals and organizations working with the Agricultural Worker community, as well as rural populations and/or other vulnerable populations, will find benefit in the educational content offered. With the purpose of supporting champions in increasing quality and access to care for Agricultural Workers, the Forum emphasizes the exchange of information on model programs, new resources and tools, and the latest research and trends in agricultural work.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be available through recognized accrediting bodies in Nursing (CNE), Medical (CME), Social Work (CEU), and Texas Community Health Workers (non-certified DSHS CEUs). CEUs are currently being requested from the appropriate specialty organizations. Applying for multiple disciplines is accepted and applications are free.

Registration Rates 

Each paid registrant will be provided with a conference program and bag, admittance into all workshops, discussion groups, a Welcome Reception, a Lunch Keynote presentation on Wednesday, a daily breakfast, snacks, and beverages.

Early Bird Registration Fee                $300
Standard Fee (after Sept. 1st)            $350
Daily Registration                               $175  Early $150

Community Health Worker/Student    $200 Early $150

We are excited to be offering group discounts this year! 3 registrants or more from the same organization qualify for a discounted registration fee of Early Bird $250 and Standard Fee (after September 1st) of $300. All three registrants must be from the same organization. Please email Sylvia Gomez at gomez@ncfh.org for more information and to receive the PROMO CODE to be entered at time of registration.

Once registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please check your Inbox and Spam folder for confirmation.

Please note: presenters, co-presenters receiving a discount, and individuals receiving Training Stipends are not eligible to be counted toward the discounted registration. Cancellation Policy:  If you cannot attend, you may send a substitue.  Full refunds will only be provided prior to or on September 8th.

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Schedule and times subject to change.