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AgrAbility PA to participate in PSU’s Ag Progress Days: Aug 16-18, 2016

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

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago

Assistive Technology

AT Spotlight: Walk Through Gates

Gates of all types and sizes can be found in locations all across the farm. Without realizing it we can be opening and closing gates hundreds of times a day! Many of us take the ability to do so for granted. But unlatching and opening the gates can be especially Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsJuly 29, 2016 ago

News

New Contest Opportunity Launches for FFA Students in Pennsylvania

AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians is launching a new contest open to students involved in Pennsylvania FFA Chapters. The contest is aimed at making a positive impact in communities across the state for farmers or agricultural workers with a disability or long-term health condition. The Bridging Horizons PA Community Service Contest provides Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsJuly 18, 2016 ago

Assistive Technology

AT Spotlight: Spring Loaded Automatic Gates

Growing up on a farm the “shotgun” seat wasn’t the coveted seat in the pickup truck… it was the middle seat we all wanted! Sitting in the middle seat meant you didn’t have to jump in and out to open and close gates. 🙂 But when you are working solo Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsJuly 7, 2016 ago

Events

AgrAbility PA out and about in July 2016

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

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsJune 24, 2016 ago

Success Stories

Goodness Grows (again) for one family in Bedford County

Fifteen miles south of Bedford, Pa., sits a 100-acre organic fruit and vegetable farm owned by Dawn and Rob Custer called Goodness Grows. The couple bought the farm in 1999, and together they grow organic soybeans for Perdue and organic grains for a whiskey distillery; operate a small goat and Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsJune 16, 2016 ago

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Spotlight: Dairy Barn Modifications

June is National Dairy Month! National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It was initially created to stabilize the dairy demand when production was at a surplus, but has now developed into an annual tradition that celebrates the contributions Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsJune 8, 2016 ago

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Spotlight: Replacing or Upgrading Equipment Seating

Farmers spend an incredible amount of time operating equipment all year round. It might be hours in a tractor planting corn, or hours in a skid steer moving manure. Whatever the task, those long hours of bouncing around can take their toll on the farmer. Combined with a poorly padded Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsMay 24, 2016 ago

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Spotlight: Make sure to plan an accessible garden layout and consider choosing low maintenance plants

There is the saying that goes, “April showers bring May flowers,” and by now many of you are thinking about getting your garden and flower beds started. This is also the time to be thinking about assistive technology that can help you get the job done. There are many ways Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsApril 18, 2016 ago

Assistive Technology Events

Fish On! Adaptive Sport: Fishing

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

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By agrabilitypa, 10 yearsMarch 30, 2016 ago