The month of May has meant more assessments and evaluations with farmers, planning for future virtual and in-person events, and continuing outreach activities as Pennsylvania shifts from spring to summer. Looking forward to the season ahead!

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AgrAbility PA Project Director Suzanna Windon collaborated on an NTW virtual presentation on stress and mental health in farmers. This session taught attendees the signs and symptoms of chronic stress, anxiety, and depression as well several mindfulness techniques.

Watch the session here or click below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMNndsGgvBE

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AgrAbility PA staffers Abbie Spackman and Kendra Martin presented at Rodale Institute to interns, researchers, and staff about how the project works with farmers and ag workers -- including information on assistive technology, services available to all farmers, and resources specific to new or beginning farmers and Veterans interested in agriculture. Rodale, a leader in organic agriculture research, has an amazing Veteran Farmer Training Program open to those who are interested.

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AgrAbility PA staffer Jackie Wardle presented to occupational therapy students in Central Penn College’s OT program and shared about the AgrAbility PA project and statewide AT resources available.