Veteran’s Day Spotlight: Cathie Dibert

Published by Joyce Brkopac on


Cathie served our country as a Specialist E4 in Army military intelligence. Upon returning to
Claysburg, Cathie Dibert, owner of Green"er" Acres Farm, made the move into agriculture after her military service. She enrolled in the Homegrown by Heroes and Pennsylvania Preferred labeling programs. Cathie worked with AgrAbility PA and PA's Office ofVocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to identify modifications and equipment that would facilitate her farming efforts. Services & Support On-site farm assessments to help identify barriers to successful completion of tasks
Identification of safe and appropriate modifications, equipment, or assistive technology Peer and caregiver support educational opportunities Referrals and information about federal, state, and local resources I wouldn't be able to do what I do.

Contact AgrAbility PA for information: agrability@psu.edu | (814) 867-5288

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Joyce Brkopac

Joined the AgrAbility Project August of 2023 as a a Digital Media and Outreach Coordinator. Working for UCP of Central PA for 7 years as a Community Participation Support Supervisor of Adults who have disabilities. US Navy Veteran with specialty as a Hospital Corpsman 11+ years with both active and reserve service time. Has an Associate of Arts Degree in Human Services and training in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.