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 camaraderie, hospitality, and collegiality energized the AgrAbility PA staff. Many thanks to NAP, the planning committee, and all partners involved for a great week!                                      

AgrAbility PA Project Assistant Abbie Spackman hosted an unconferencing session “Worksite Assessment Collaboration.” This session was packed full of ideas and networking! A list was created with the contact information of the staff currently providing assessments.

AgrAbility PA Digital Media & Outreach Coordinator Kendra Martin co-presented two sessions on the topics of marketing and outreach: Here’s The Story…of a Lovely Farmer and Marketing for Non-Marketers. Many thanks to Kelly Gagnon with AgrAbility Illinois/Grit HQ, Sarah Lake with Emspace, and Paul Jones with NAP for working collaboratively on these presentations. 

AgrAbility PA Advisory Board Member and CEO of Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) Susan Tachau and AgrAbility Project Assistant Abbie Spackman presented Money Talk$: Financial Education for Farmers and Ranchers.  
All presentations are available.

PA FFA presentation
AgrAbility PA staffer Kendra Martin presented to more than 125 ag educators and teachers at an annual Pennsylvania FFA legislative day in Harrisburg. Presentation included information, services, and resources available from AgrAbility and also a highlight about the annual AgrAbility PA Contest for PA FFA students.

Young Farmers Group
AgrAbility PA provided an educational training session for the members of the Rockwood Young Farmers Group. Attendees learned about back safety and health, injury prevention, pain management and assistive technology devices. The event also included hands-on activities and demonstrations.