Maine AgrAbility

December 2017 Richard Brzozowski shared program information with the Cooperative Extension home horticulture leadership group of Master Gardeners, educators, and home gardeners. He shared resources such as the PAW, a power-assisted wheelbarrow (goo.gl/kPe0GK). Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beginning Farmers Resource Network, with funding from NESARE, presented a day-long workshop about supporting relationships for farm […]

Information provided by the Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education, written by  Nykole Kafka Vance, MS, CEP, CHES Many safety messages use the words Caution, Warning and Danger. Each sign has a color assigned to it to get your attention. There are universally accepted colors associated with each sign: caution signs are yellow, warning signs […]

After a tragic accident in Cumberland County, PA, we are reminded about the importance of safety precautions when working on equipment. When working on tractor and equipment tires be sure to check for cracks and improper installation before inflating. Be aware of the proper tire pressure and have an accurate tire pressure gauge on hand […]

Maine AgrAbility staffer Ellen Gibson had a booth sharing program literature and resources to networks connections at the Maine Fiber Frolic, a two-day fair specializing in fiber and fiber animals in Windsor, Maine. The display focus was arthritis and hand strength. An OT student helped administer a survey on health issues that was collected and […]

On March 2-4, Maine AgrAbility exhibited at the 3-day Fishermen’s Forum in Rockland, Maine. This event hosts fishermen, gear suppliers, scientists, government and other stakeholders to collaborate on all things fishing: markets, resource status, regulations, the latest in technology, the environment and more. Maine AgrAbility’s – FishAbility program featured Universal design as it applies to […]

In this issue: Finding Farm Labor Worker Protection Standards Inspection Checklist High Tunnel Pest Management Strategies Organic No-till Crop Management!? Tractor Maintenance and Avoiding Breakdowns Tractor Safety Courses Offered Statewide Farm Safety in Maine: On-Farm Safety Reviews Offered Working with Your Meat Processor Avian Influenza and the Importance of Biosecurity Directories and Resources Upcoming Events

Maine AgrAbility geared up for a busy March. AgrAbility exhibits and resources will be shared at six different events — all before packing up and heading to TN for the NTW! The exhibit themes will be Universal Design, with hands-on discussion points to share information and ideas with people about making their workspace universally accessible. […]

AgrAbility Harvest 2017 newsletter highlights the activities and impacts of AgrAbility, and is designed for agricultural producers, AgrAbility staff members, rehabilitation specialists, agriculture professionals, educators, legislators, or anyone else with an interest in the agriculture and disability arena. It is published in both electronic and print formats, and to receive print copies, please email agrability@agrability.org […]