The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced this week that Purdue University will receive a grant to continue hosting the National AgrAbility Project (NAP). The grant will be in place from 2016 to 2020. The National AgrAbility Project (NAP) brings together the expertise Read more…
In honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Dr. Connie Baggett penned the following thoughts on how to make a more intentional impact on our Veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture after military service. Also a Veteran, Dr. Baggett is the Associate Professor of Agricultural and Extension Education Read more…
Harvest time can be one of the busiest and stressful times of the year for a farmer and their family. Farming is a multi-faceted way of life for many families in Pennsylvania. However, harvest time can be one of the busiest and stressful times of the year as farm families Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians Project (AgrAbility PA) will join the National AgrAbility Project, as well as other state and regional AgrAbility projects, to celebrate National AgrAbility Day on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. National AgrAbility Day will occur as part of National Farm Safety and Health Week – Sept. 18-24, 2016. AgrAbility Read more…
As the National AgrAbility Project celebrates its 25-year anniversary during 2016, a booklet has been developed highlighting 25 of the thousands of stories that illustrate how AgrAbility has impacted the lives of people all around the nation, and even those in other countries. AgrAbility 25 Years, 25 Stories: 1991 - Read more…
AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians is launching a new contest open to students involved in Pennsylvania FFA Chapters. The contest is aimed at making a positive impact in communities across the state for farmers or agricultural workers with a disability or long-term health condition. The Bridging Horizons PA Community Service Contest provides Read more…
Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted an early spring on Feb. 2, but most of Pennsylvania experienced cold temperatures and snow for the better part of the month. Here's hoping March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. And we would prefer it to be a Nittany Lion, Read more…
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…