AgrAbility PA

09/15/2025

It's here at AgrAbility PA! Today we're highlighting who we serve, common conditions our farmers have, and what we can do to help to keep them farming longer!
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ID: Digital infographic with photo of a male farmer standing inside his dairy barn next to a rail system to reduce bending and lifting of milking machines. The text reads "Do you have any of the following conditions: Amputation, Arthritis, Back injury ,Blindness/Vision Impairment, Cardiac problems, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive impairment, Diabetes, Deafness/Hearing impairment, Mental illness, Muscular dystrophy, Multiple sclerosis, Post-polio syndrome, Post-stroke conditions, Respiratory problem, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury, Other disabling conditions." And the next text section reads "AgrAbility PA can help! Some of our services: Modify farm & ranch operations, coordinate community services, promote farmer advocacy, provide resources, adapt equipment, identify funding sources." The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

09/11/2025

Remembering those we've lost on today, September 11th.
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ID: A digital graphic of the New York City skyline with two silhouettes of the original Word Trade Center towers in remembrance of the September 11th attacks. The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

09/09/2025

It's Emergency Services Day! Check out some of the articles and webinars from Penn State Extension's Ag Safety program here: https://extension.psu.edu/business-and-operations/farm-safety
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ID: A digital graphic of emergency service vehicles and first aid symbols with the text "Emergency Services Day, September 9th, 2025". The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

09/08/2025

It's here at AgrAbility PA! Today we're highlighting the Farmer Stress Management Toolbox article series from our friends at Penn State Extension! Check out the three part article series linked below:
Part 1: https://extension.psu.edu/the-farmer-stress-management-toolbox-part-1
Part 2: https://extension.psu.edu/the-farmer-stress-management-toolbox-part-2
Part 3: https://extension.psu.edu/the-farmer-stress-management-toolbox-part-3
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ID: A digital graphic with text that reads "The Farmer Stress Management Toolbox" with an arrow pointing to the Penn State Extension logo in the middle of the graphic. There are 3 illustrations demonstrating mental health/stress management, one of someone watering the silhouette of a head with a watering can, someone holding a frowny face and happy face above a trashcan, and someone pushing a lever along a scale that has a lightning bolt symbol and heart symbol. The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

09/06/2025

Happy !! Check out this list of recommended reading from UnderstandingAg! https://understandingag.com/resources/recommended-reading/
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ID: A digital graphic with text that reads "National Read A Book Day" and illustrations of various animals including a caterpillar, frog, bee, capybara, duck, owl, and dinosaur, and a brain reading different books. The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

09/03/2025

and today we're highlighting the National AgrAbility Project! If you want to see if your state has a regional project, or want to check out the digital AT Toolbox, head over to NAP's website: https://www.agrability.org/
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ID: A digital graphic with a photo of a farmer transferring from his wheelchair to his chair lift on a piece of farm equipment, and a map of the US with states highlighted in yellow to indicate which state's have their own AgrAbility project. The text reads "What is it Wednesday, National AgrAbility Project". The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

09/02/2025

Happy (belated) Labor Day from all of us at AgrAbility PA!
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ID: A digital graphic with the words "Happy Labor Day, September 1st 2025" and a graphic of fists in the air holding various trade work tools like hammer, trowel, wrench, and screwdriver.

08/30/2025

Are you struggling to figure out which health insurance is right for your farm? Check out this free webinar happening on September 4: "Smart Choice | Smart Use Health Insurance™: Farmers and Small Businesses."

Topics:
🔹Important insurance options as they relate to farmers and small businesses (less than 50 employees)
🔹Items to consider when selecting health insurance
🔹Where to go for additional information on health insurance options

➡ Registration is required to receive the webinar recording: https://extension.psu.edu/smart-choice-smart-use-health-insurance-farmers-and-small-businesses

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

🐝 You may have heard all the buzz surrounding our Lickdale Veterans’ Outreach Center, but did you hear that we are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to hold an in-person session of their Veterans in the Hive Beekeeping seminar? Join us on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.! 🍯

To sign up, contact: Valerie Carter at Valerie.Carter2@va.gov

08/25/2025

It's here again at AgrAbility PA! Today we're highlighting the second half of AgrAbility PA's team, UCP of Central PA, a non-profit focused on life without limits for people with disabilities! Their services include: Agency with Choice, Assistive Technology (this is the category AgrAbility falls under), Community Participation Supports, Family Support Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Home and Community Based Services, and Residential Services! You can learn more about these programs here: https://www.ucpcentralpa.org/services/
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ID: Digital infographic with light green background and text that reads "Mutual Monday". The UCP Central PA logo is above a photo of staff smiling outside the office building. There are a list of the services UCP provides (same as above), and the AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.

08/19/2025

Happy from AgrAbility PA! Check out this article about technological advancements in potato farming! https://spudsmart.com/potato-farming-in-the-future/
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ID: A digital infographic with a light green background and green text. The text reads "National Potato Day, August 19th". There are illustrations of potatoes and different ways they are prepared such as chips, French fries, mashed potatoes, and baked potatoes. The AgrAbility PA logo is at the bottom of the graphic.