The National AgrAbility Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in 2016. Observances and special events will commemorate 25 years of helping people in agriculture overcome their disabilities or long-term health condition. The goal of the project is to assist farmer and agricultural workers so they can continue to Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians partnered with PA's Department of Agriculture at the 100th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 14, 2016 for Veterans and Active Military Day. A number of organizations were present, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, PA Office Read more…
In observance of Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11, 2015, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding congratulated United States Army veteran and Penn State University professor Dr. Connie Baggett for his contributions to agriculture and his service to our nation. Dr. Baggett is also project director for AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Read more…
Dozens of statewide organization, non-profits, and departments gathered in the Harrisburg, PA, at the Main Capitol Rotunda on October 20, 2015 to participate in a Disability Awareness Day, organized by Pennsylvania State Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Phila). Participants interacted with Pennsylvania lawmakers and staff to raise awareness for inclusion and equality Read more…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on October 14, 2015 announced 21 grants to land-grant universities to assist farmers and ranchers living with a disability to continue being active in agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the grants, totaling more than $4 million, Read more…
Abbie Spackman just came on board with AgrAbility PA as the new case manager. She has always loved agriculture and helping the people around her. She grew up on her family farm in central Pennsylvania, raising sheep and growing organic crops. She was active in 4-H and many other activities Read more…
The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with UCP Central PA to implement AgrAbility PA, a project funded through the US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture. AgrAbility PA assists farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers Read more…