AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Project (AgrAbility PA) named Pequea Valley FFA and Grassland FFA as winners in the 2019 AgrAbility PA Contest. The contest provides an opportunity for any Pennsylvania FFA Association chapter to make a positive impact by enhancing independence or promoting success for farmers and their families with disabilities Read more…
On June 3, 2019, AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Project (AgrAbility PA) joined the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) at their annual press conference at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. For more than 25 years, AgrAbility PA has provided a critical service to the Commonwealth’s agricultural community. AgrAbility PA assists farmers Read more…
DAIRY DAYSAgrAbility PA staff members spent a day touring dairy farms and learning about automation, assistive technology, and other advances in the dairy industry –from animal comfort and production to robotic and technological support. Robotic milkers can advance a farmer’s productivity, herd management, and output. Other technologies included automatic mixers, Read more…
Rodale InstituteIn 1947, J.I. Rodale wrote on a chalkboard: "Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People." AgrAbility PA staffers Abbie Spackman and Kendra Martin presented to the Rodale Institute staff about how the project works with farmers and ag workers -- including information on assistive technology, services available to Read more…
THANK YOU, NEBRASKA! These Pennsylvanians felt a warm welcome at the 2019 NTW hosted by Nebraska AgrAbility in March. Despite weather events causing trouble for the ag sector and many others in the state this month, the conference and affiliated events were well enjoyed and appreciated by the attendees. The Read more…
February was a cold and snowy month across much of the state, but staff members traveled to places near and far to connect with farmers. AgrAbility PA provided hands-on demos and activities with a focus on preventing secondary injuries during the Penn State Ag Safety Expo. Attendees included college faculty Read more…
Farming doesn’t stop in the winter – but it is important that we are prepared and take extra precaution. Here are some tips for staying safe while working in colder conditions: Walking on Snow and Ice: It is difficult to walk on snow and ice in the winter and serious Read more…
Keystone Farm Show AgrAbility PA, Penn State Ag Safety and Health, and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health teamed up to host an interactive display at the 2019 Keystone Farm Show in York, Pa. This three-day event is the largest commercial farm equipment and service provider show in the state! Over 130 attendees visited Read more…
AgrAbility PA staff provided an educational session at the Pennsylvania Women’s Agriculture Network Symposium on December 12, 2018. The session focused on pain management and creating ergonomic workspaces in the field, shop or office. The event was attended by female farmers from across the state. Hands-on demonstrations included a Stand Read more…
November 2018 was a busy month for AgrAbility PA staff across the state! The state also saw it's first glimpse of snow prior to Thanksgiving. 🙂 Here are some highlights: AgrAbility PA staff provided hands-on assistive technology demonstrations during the annual Penn State DuBois Assistive Technology Fair. This event is Read more…