Spring has sprung in Pennsylvania which equated to temperature swings, periods of rain, and lots of activity across the Commonwealth for farmers as planting season began. The AgrAbility PA staff held a spring meeting with its Advisory Board. Staff reported Read more…
It was that time of year…the annual National Training Workshop (NTW) took place March 20-24 in Spokane, WA -- hosted by Washington AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Project (NPA). Abbie Spackman and Kendra Martin attend the NTW and from the Read more…
Here in Pennsylvania – home of the weather-predicting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil who predicted six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2 – staff made their way around the state conducting farm visits, educating organizations and groups about farming with a Read more…
It’s January and in Pennsylvania that means INDOOR FARM SHOWS! AgrAbility PA staff presented and exhibited at two farm shows taking place the same week in January. Kendra Martin delivered a presentation to attendees at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Read more…
AgrAbility PA Staff Retreat The AgrAbility PA staff held a retreat in early December. The goal of the retreat included assessing the current standing of grant objectives, combing through feedback provided by the Advisory Board this fall at the annual Read more…
November in Pennsylvania was filled with fall temperatures and outreach events and presentations that took the staff around the state and beyond — to Indiana! Abbie Spackman and Linda Fetzer attended the Connecting with Amish and Other Plain Communities conference Read more…
The month of October brought beautiful weather, mild temperatures, and fall foliage across the state of Pennsylvania, but it was also a busy month for the AgrAbility PA team. Take a read through some of the project highlights: Women in Read more…
September started out with warm weather but ended with the Keystone state feeling the full effects of Fall – including cooler temperatures and rain. Here’s hoping everyone around the country is having a safe and successful harvest season. Lights! Camera! Read more…
Summer has been sizzling for the staff of AgrAbility PA – and not only because Pennsylvania has experienced one of the hottest summers on record this year! Farm assessments were plentiful, outreach events had increased crowds, and awareness of AgrAbility’s Read more…
Master Gardeners Project staff Linda Fetzer and Abbie Spackman began working with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener program this spring to collaborate on creating accessible community garden spaces, recommend gardening assistive technology (AT), and educate on ergonomic gardening practices. Read more…