The AgrAbility PA staff has had a busy fall providing farm assessments, working with PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, promoting the Bridging Horizons project for PA FFA students, and representing AgrAbility PA at events around the state. Here’s a snapshot: AgrAbility PA was represented at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Health Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Project (AgrAbility PA) will join the National AgrAbility Project, as well as other state and regional AgrAbility projects, to celebrate National AgrAbility Day on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. National AgrAbility Day will occur as part of National Farm Safety and Health Week – Sept. 18-24, 2016. AgrAbility Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians took part in Penn State's 2016 Ag Progress Days in August at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rocks Spring. Ag Progress Days is Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition and is sponsored by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Thousands of people attend the annual Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians will participate in Penn State's 2016 Ag Progress Days, which takes place on Tuesday, August 16 through Thursday, August 18 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rocks Spring. Ag Progress Days is Pennsylvania's largest outdoor agricultural exposition. AgrAbility PA is teaming up with the Read more…
One of the best ways to learn more about the services, resources, and educational opportunities available through AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians is to follow us on social media and meet us at local events. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or on our WordPress blog to keep Read more…
For many Pennsylvanians, the opening of fishing season is a sure sign that spring has arrived! It’s more than rods, hooks, willies, and worms. It’s a chance to be outdoors and spend some time on the open water. Pennsylvania’s Regional Opening Day for 18 southeastern counties is April 2. Statewide Opening Day Read more…
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…
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…