The AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Advisory Board held an annual meeting in State College, Pa., on March 17. The board met to review the project scope, responsibilities, and overall efforts of the grant-based program. The goal of the project is to assist farmers and agricultural workers in overcoming a disability or Read more…
Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted an early spring on Feb. 2, but most of Pennsylvania experienced cold temperatures and snow for the better part of the month. Here's hoping March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. And we would prefer it to be a Nittany Lion, Read more…
The National AgrAbility Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in 2016. Observances and special events will commemorate 25 years of helping people in agriculture overcome their disabilities or long-term health condition. The goal of the project is to assist farmer and agricultural workers so they can continue to Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians partnered with PA's Department of Agriculture at the 100th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 14, 2016 for Veterans and Active Military Day. A number of organizations were present, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PA Office Read more…
2016 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention When: February 2 - 4, 2016 (AgrAbility PA will be there Feb. 2) Where: Hershey Lodge and Convention Center | Hershey, Pa. More information about the convention on their website. 25th Annual Farming for the Future Conference When: February 3 - 6, 2016 Where: Penn Stater Conference Center | State Read more…
Many farmers are preparing for lambing and kidding season. The safety and health of flock is a farmer's top priority as the birth of these lambs and kids is the future of the farm. AgrAbility's top priority is the safety and health of the farmer during this time! There are many Read more…
In observance of Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11, 2015, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding congratulated United States Army veteran and Penn State University professor Dr. Connie Baggett for his contributions to agriculture and his service to our nation. Dr. Baggett is also project director for AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Read more…
Dozens of statewide organization, non-profits, and departments gathered in the Harrisburg, PA, at the Main Capitol Rotunda on October 20, 2015 to participate in a Disability Awareness Day, organized by Pennsylvania State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Phila). Participants interacted with Pennsylvania lawmakers and staff to raise awareness for inclusion and equality Read more…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on October 14, 2015 announced 21 grants to land-grant universities to assist farmers and ranchers living with a disability to continue being active in agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the grants, totaling more than $4 million, Read more…
Abbie Spackman just came on board with AgrAbility PA as the new case manager. She has always loved agriculture and helping the people around her. She grew up on her family farm in central Pennsylvania, raising sheep and growing organic crops. She was active in 4-H and many other activities Read more…