• Research into the causes and prevention of agricultural injury and illness
• Education and prevention activities within the farm community
• Education of professionals serving the farm community
• Clinical help for farm-related health problems

In addition to its state mandate, NYCAMH has been designated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as one of nine agricultural centers across the country, the Northeast Center for Agricultural and Occupational Health (NEC). Serving a thirteen-state region from Maine through Virginia, NEC promotes farm health and safety research, education, and prevention activities.

In partnership with other NIOSH centers, state and federal agencies, land grant universities, medical centers, and farm groups, NYCAMH/NEC uses injury and illness research findings to develop preventive teaching, educational health screening, demonstrations, and activities. NYCAMH/NEC's target audience includes the following:

• Farmers and farm families
• High school and college agricultural classes
• Vocational agriculture teachers
• Agribusiness and farm organizations
• Health professionals
• Engineers and safety specialists
• Members of the media
• Policy makers