About Farmer Health Farmers are often exposed to toxic gases.
Toxic gases can result in permanent health problems or sudden death.
Manure storage and silo gases are often found on farms as the result of manure decomposition or crop storage. These gases can result in asphyxiation, irreversible lung damage and lingering respiratory problems. Farmers and ranchers are often exposed to damaging ultraviolet rays from the sun. Researchers have documented an increased incidence of skin cancer among farmers who work in the sun for prolonged periods without the benefit of protective clothing or sun screens. Farmers are prone to an increased incidence of arthritis.