Maine AgrAbility

The COVID-19 situation in the United States brings with it many questions and concerns. The CDC and local health organizations are the places to go for medical advice and assistance. However, with schools closing, businesses requiring work from home, senior groups being unable to meet, and other complications, many people experience feelings of stress, anxiety, […]

Waterville, ME on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 SCORE Maine, in collaboration with Farm Credit East, is pleased to offer a Farm Business Management Forum. This forum is a series of educational sessions on farm business management.  This free forum is for in-business Maine farmers to enhance their business management skills.   For more information and registration visit […]

Maine AgrAbility News NEW! The Maine AgrAbility Blog: Gotta Lotta Livin’ To Do!  A blog series that deals with issues surrounding aging, farming, and quality of life. We’ll be adding new blog posts twice a month. Check it out! Maine AgrAbility project director Richard Brzozowski recently finalized the following University of Maine Cooperative Extension publications […]

Sharing stories from AgrAbility Projects across the U.S. AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians.  www.AgrAbilityPA.org Cathie Dibert served her country in the Army. Returning to civilian life, she became a registered nurse, and now, a farmer. With resources and support from the Farmer Veteran Coalition, NRCS, AgrAbility PA and the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Cathie is a […]

from January 2020 Farm and Food Systems Newsletter Photo courtesy of the USDA The Farm and Food System Newsletter is a monthly publication covering a variety of topics, resources, and events for Maine farmers. There are several programs available to help farmers dealing with high levels of stress and mental health issues. Here is a […]

Maine AgrAbility News December 2019 Toolbox Spotlight Built to fit category 2 and 3 tractors from 80 to 160 hp, the Rear-Mounted Tipping Transport Box, with detachable tailgate, is designed to allow one to dig, scoop, scrape, level, spread, and/or haul all types of material weighing up to 600 pounds (depending on model).

Classes held twice monthly, January 13 – September 20, 2020 Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta, Maine Workshop FULL – Registration Closed Learn how to go from seed to salary with this FREE course for military veterans interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. Participants who attend all classes and participate […]

Anne Devin exhibited Maine AgrAbility program information at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) Farmer to Farmer conference on November 3 and 4 in Rockland with over 100 farmers and service providers in attendance. Lani Carlson exhibited project information at the 2019 Maine State Occupational Therapy fall conference in Orono on November 9, […]

Anne Devin, veteran outreach coordinator for the Maine AgrAbility program, was featured in the Portland Press Herald article, “Former Marine turned to farming and helps other vets do the same.” Devin said she has identified about 250 veterans or veteran spouses in Maine who are either actively farming or have indicated an interest in agriculture. […]

Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET Register online Registration deadline is Monday, December 2, 2019. As part of the Assistive Technology Act, the Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs) are poised to assist people with disabilities (and their families) in getting the assistive technology they need. There are 42 AFPs throughout the country that can […]