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 project updates which included responses and results from farmer/customer surveys, 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 disability, and exhibiting at outreach events to share the services Read more…
At age 5, Garvin Schaffer knew he wanted to be a farmer. Despite health and market challenges, he has made that dream come true. Garvin Schaffer, known by his friends as Butch, grew up on Schaffer Farms and began farming at a young age alongside his father. “Farming was always Read more…
On a cold winter day, Garvin Schaffer found himself dangling upside down from the metal steps of a red tractor. And all he could think about was his knee. “My back was on the ground, but I was hanging by my new knee,” he said. “I was scared that I Read more…
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! AgrAbility PA Project Director Suzanna Windon collaborated on an NTW virtual presentation on stress Read more…
Working with AgrAbility PA and PA’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Bob is able to work on his dairy farm despite health setbacks. About the Farm: • Located in Bedford County • 85 dairy cows with young stock • 500+ acres • Corn, alfalfa, hay, wheat, and oats About Bob: Read more…