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September/October 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

AgrAbility PA staff has resumed fully on-site farm assessments for new farmers (with added health and safety precautions due to COVID-19). Staff have been following up with clients who have recently received assistive technology. One farmer purchased a pre-owned, side-entry skid steer with a low-interest loan through the state’s alternative financing Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 5 yearsOctober 30, 2020 ago

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August 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

AgrAbility PA prepared new ways to interact with those whom would have attend Penn State’s Ag Progress Days (APD) in person as the event rolled out virtually in mid-August. The annual event typical draws upwards of 50,000 visitors over the three-day event. AgrAbility PA offered an on-demand video highlighting AgrAbility and featured examples of farmers Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsAugust 30, 2020 ago

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June/July 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

Abbie Spackman worked with the National AgrAbility Project (NAP) to record a session on tops tips for new AgrAbility staff members as part of the resources available on the NAP website’s extranet. New staff are encouraged to view the recording and are welcome to contact Abbie with any questions. The Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsJuly 30, 2020 ago

LIbby Buck pours grain while simulating vision loss by covering her eyes with taped googles

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May 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

AgrAbility PA staff continues to work and provide services and support to farmers and ag workers throughout the state. As waves of counties in the state of Pennsylvania transition from red to yellow to green phases, the safe reopening of the state is a welcome sign. The staff expects to see Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsMay 30, 2020 ago

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April 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

Staying Busy: AgrAbility PA staff have been busier than ever and are moving full speed ahead with client assistance, project planning, educational opportunities, and outreach opportunities. Thank goodness for platforms like Zoom and Go To Meeting that have helped the staff remain engaged. Communication with farmers and ag workers has been steady and is Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsApril 30, 2020 ago

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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 Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsMarch 31, 2020 ago

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When a Farmer is Backed into a Corner, He Comes Out Swinging

Working with AgrAbility PA and PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Bob is able to work on his dairy farm despite health setbacks. About the Farm: • Located in Bedford County • 85 dairy cows with young stock • 500+ acres • Corn, alfalfa, hay, wheat, and oats About Bob: Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsMarch 1, 2020 ago

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Lancaster Farming article highlights AgrAbility PA resource

AgrAbility PA’s article on adding a back-up camera to a tractor or piece of equipment — and ways to finance this type of assistive technology — was featured in a column by Leon Ressler. Read more about adding a back-up camera on the Educational Articles page.

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsFebruary 28, 2020 ago

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February 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

AgrAbility PA staff member Abbie Spackman and AgrAbility PA’s Occupational Therapist Dwight Heller provided a two-hour training session to PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The training session was broadcast through video conferencing to all the state offices. Abbie provided information on AgrAbility, making referrals, farm assistive technology, and AgrAbility farm Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsFebruary 28, 2020 ago

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January 2020: AgrAbility PA Project Highlights

AgrAbility PA staff kicked off 2020 by exhibiting at two of the state’s largest agricultural events of the year in the month of January: Keystone Farm Show and 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Staff members answered questions, shared resources, and provided hands-on demonstrations. This time of year offers several key opportunities to connect with Read more

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By agrabilitypa, 6 yearsJanuary 30, 2020 ago