Boots 2 Bushels at Chase Stream Farm

June 30, 2021 News

woman with a baseball cap standing behind a display tablet talking to a group of onlookers — Brie Weisman, OT talks about AgrAbility.

It was a great day at Chase Stream Farm with Maine AgrAbility’s Boots-2-Bushels first summer hands-on field day. The group of veteran farmers from across the state gathered in Monroe to learn about irrigation on the farm. They were able to practice hands-on installing an irrigation system in a high tunnel, and practice transplanting seedlings using a Hatfield Planter. This type of assistive technology can help reduce bending and twisting during this activity.

people standing in front of a hightunnel listening to a farmer — Farmer Tim shares information about the irrigation system at Chase Stream Farm.

farmers in a high tunnel learning how to use a planting device — Farmer Tim showing how the hand-held transplanting tool works.

woman squatting down talking about a tool while people stand behind her plantinng — Brie, the OT, talks about the benefits of using this type of assistive tool to reduce bending and possible pain from repetitive motion.

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