At age 5, Garvin Schaffer knew he wanted to be a farmer. Despite health and market challenges, he has made that dream come true. Garvin Schaffer, known by his friends as Butch, grew up on Schaffer Farms and began farming at a young age alongside his father. “Farming was always Read more…
On a cold winter day, Garvin Schaffer found himself dangling upside down from the metal steps of a red tractor. And all he could think about was his knee. “My back was on the ground, but I was hanging by my new knee,” he said. “I was scared that I Read more…
The AgrAbility PA staff spent time in December preparing and prepping for big events at the start of 2020 – two statewide farm shows and other key events and happenings. Looking forward to connecting with AgrAbility colleagues in the coming year! AgrAbility PA partnered with the PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) and Missouri AgrAbility to present an AgrAbility webinar “Alternative Financing Read more…