AgrAbility PA

04/13/2026

Calli Nesbit-Covert (OT Postdoc with AgrAbilityPA) and Linda Fetzer provided an ag safety and health session at the Amish Safety Day in Lancaster, PA on Saturday. Participants learned about proper lifting strategies, grain safety, and general farm safety.

04/10/2026

AgWorks is a Penn State Extension grant that is providing webinars and consulting to small- to medium-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania until May 2027. Topic areas include Hiring & Retention, Business & Compensation, Agricultural Law, Health & Safety, and Navigating Pennsylvania's CareerLink® System.

Check out our webpage for more information and to see our upcoming events:

90+ workshops to help you manage your workforce.

03/27/2026

Happy National Women in Agriculture Day! 👩‍🌾🌸

Today we celebrate the amazing women who plant, tend, harvest, and lead Pennsylvania's agricultural community — and we are so proud to stand alongside them.

This year holds special meaning: 2026 has been designated the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing the essential — and too often overlooked — contributions of women in agriculture around the world.

At AgrAbility PA, we are honored to serve women farmers across the Commonwealth who are managing disabilities or long-term health conditions. Your strength, resilience, and dedication to this land inspire us every day.

To every woman farming in Pennsylvania: thank you. 💚

If you or a woman farmer you know could benefit from our free services, please reach out.

📞 Penn State Extension: 814-867-5288
📞 UCP Central PA: 800-998-4827
📧 agrability@psu.edu
🌐 http://agrabilitypa.org/

03/24/2026

03/21/2026

💛💙Today, we join the global community in recognizing the abilities and contributions of individuals with Down Syndrome - including those building their lives through agriculture.

This year's theme is "Together Against Loneliness" - a call to support others in being connected and feeling valued and supported.

At AgrAbility PA, we know that farming is more than a job - it's a lifestyle. Our mission is to assist farmers and agricultural workers with disabilities or long-term health conditions by providing them with the resources and support they need to continue farming. No farmer should feel alone when navigating a disability or health challenge. If someone you know needs support, reach out to AgrAbility PA - we're here for you.

📞 Penn State Extension: 814-867-5288
📞 UCP Central PA: 800-998-4827
🌐 http://agrabilitypa.org/

03/20/2026

As National Agriculture Week wraps up, we want to say thank you to Pennsylvania's farmers and agricultural workers for your grit and dedication to feeding and sustaining our communities every day. 🌾

Thank you to our partners at Penn State Extension and UCP Central PA for their knowlwdge, compassion, and commitment.

And thank you to every farming family who has trusted AgrAbility PA on their journey. We don't take that trust lightly — ever.

We're here 365 days a year. Don't hesitate to reach out. 💚

📞 Penn State Extension: 814-867-5288
📞 UCP Central PA: 800-998-4827
🌐 http://agrabilitypa.org/

03/19/2026

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Harrisburg, PA − March 19, 2026 – Senator Tina Tartaglione (D-2, Philadelphia) proudly announces the unanimous Senate passage of Senate Bill 867, her bipartisan legislation with Senator Devlin Robinson and Senator John Kane to restore and modernize Pennsylvania’s process for adopting updated a...

03/19/2026

Thank you Rep. Sheryl Delozier for welcoming us to your office and discussing the importance of self-advocacy and relationship building with representatives. We had a great time visiting!

03/19/2026

Check out this FREE workshop on QuickBooks specifically tailored for farmers. 💰
The workshop will cover the following objectives.
1) Choosing the right QuickBooks version for your agriculture business
2) QuickBooks setup, including Chart of Accounts and Integrations
3) How to navigate daily functions in QuickBooks

📅 3/24/2026📅
🕰️10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33323

03/19/2026

🌸 Spring is officially arriving TOMORROW, friends! 🌞
Get ready— the Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) hits on Friday, March 20, 2026!
That's when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, day and night become nearly equal (about 12 hours each), and astronomical spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. 🌷 Longer days, blooming flowers, and that fresh renewal vibe are on the way!
Exact times in U.S. zones:

Eastern (EDT): 10:46 a.m.
Central (CDT): 9:46 a.m.
Mountain (MDT): 8:46 a.m.
Pacific (PDT): 7:46 a.m.
Alaska (AKST): 6:46 a.m.
Hawaii (HST): 4:46 a.m.

Who's excited for spring cleaning, planting seeds, or just more sunshine? Drop a 🌿 or tell us your favorite sign of spring in the comments!
Happy Equinox, everyone! Let's welcome the season of growth and new beginnings. 💚

03/18/2026

Great things happen when great organizations work together! 🤝

AgrAbility PA is a proud partnership between Penn State Extension and UCP Central PA — two organizations with deep roots in Pennsylvania and a shared commitment to supporting our farming families.

Together, we bring expertise in assistive technology, agricultural extension, disability services, and farm safety to every family we serve — in every corner of the Commonwealth.

We're grateful for every partner, supporter, and farmer who has been part of this journey.

Tag someone who helps you grow! ⬇️

📞 Penn State Extension: 814-867-5288
📞 UCP Central PA: 800-998-4827
🌐 http://agrabilitypa.org/ | ucpcentralpa.org

03/17/2026

Did you know the right tools can make a huge difference for farmers managing a disability or health condition? 🛠️

Assistive technology ranges from modified tractor controls and ergonomic hand tools to voice-activated equipment and adapted workstations — and AgrAbility PA helps you find what fits your farm, your body, and your goals.

No two farmers are the same. Neither are our solutions.

Want to find out what's possible on your farm?

📞 Penn State Extension: 814-867-5288
📞 UCP Central PA: 800-998-4827
🌐 http://agrabilitypa.org/