The Agromedicine Institute, established in 1999 by the UNC Board of Governors, is a partnership of East Carolina University, N.C. State University and N.C. A&T State University. Through AgriSafe, the institute partners with Tri-County Community Health Council, based in Newton Grove, to provide health screenings and follow-up services for farmers, their families and non-migrant farm workers. AgriSafe provides services at the Carolina Oaks Health Center in Four Oaks or at other spots convenient for the individual such as a farm, agribusiness or extension office.

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