March 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

It’s fair to say that many of us saw things playing out much differently when March first began. AgrAbility PA staff members were set to attend the NTW, to present at outreach events, and was looking forward to spring’s arrival. A lot has changed -- but the collective wish of the AgrAbility PA team is that everyone is staying safe and healthy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s ever a time to rely on family, friends, or colleagues for support (albeit socially-distant support), now’s the time! 

Gratefully, the AgrAbility PA team is overcoming these challenging times and team members are still fulfilling the commitment to provide services and support to farmers and ag workers with disabilities and health conditions. The team is adhering to governmental and organization regulations and guidelines, both from Penn State Extension and UCP Central PA. This has required some creative thinking and outside-the-box arrangements when it comes to providing client services, but things are going well. AgrAbility PA team members are healthy, working remotely, and looking forward to in-person networking with AgrAbilty colleagues in the future!  

In early March, Abbie Spackman provided an interactive presentation to more than 50 4-H members and families about AgrAbility. Abbie used the 4-H Pledge as a way to connect to what AgrAbility does. She shared her experience in 4-H and how it has helped her personally and professionally in life.   

I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, 
My hands to larger service, and my health to better living, 
for my club, my community, my country, and my world. 

4-H Pledge

AgrAbility PA printed and mailed its Spring 2020 newsletter. Download a copy or view past print newsletters: http://agrabilitypa.org/newsletter/