ASHCA was established in 2007 as a not-for-profit organization with the mission to, “Proactively address ongoing and emerging occupational safety and health issues affecting U.S. agriculture.” ASHCA’s members include producers, agribusiness, insurance, government, farmworkers, and medical and safety professionals. ASHCA’s collective goals are to: Guide the development of effective delivery systems for safety and health information to farmers/ranchers and their workers. Influence research priorities to rapidly identify best management practices for worker safety and health that maximize cost efficiency and sustainability. Pursue effective national strategies to reduce disease, injuries and fatalities in agriculture.