Maine News We are excited to have launched registration for the 2022 Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers. This class teaches how to go from seed to salary for all beginning farmers of all abilities interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. Registration is open to veterans, family members, and all […]
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Written by Brie Weisman, OT- FishAbility Aging is inevitable. How you age is up to you. With the average age of commercial fishermen being 40 years old, it’s incredible to know there are few still fishing at 100 years old. You may suspect centenarian fishermen of having good genes, but they also do a […]
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by Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist with Maine LogAbility. Article published in the Fall 2021 Logger’s Voice (Volume 15, Issue 4) Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability, occurring in similar proportions in all cultures, interfering with the quality of life, and the ability to earn a living. Logging is a physically […]
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By Brie Weisman OTR/L The rate of new adult cases in the Diabetes epidemic has been slowing down over the past 10 years; however, indigenous peoples continue to have the highest percentage of cases according to the CDC. Maine’s most northern and eastern counties also tend to have the highest rates of diabetes in the […]
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Maine AgrAbility’s program Boots-2-Bushels (B2B) finished up the 2021 growing season with two sessions of Farm Coaching discussing effective communication between farm partners and employees. The season has been remarkable working with veterans learning to farm in Maine. “This has been an amazing journey into the world of farming. (We) have learned so much, we […]
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This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. (Elmer Davis) On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we celebrate the bravery of our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen – many of whom fought in far-off lands to preserve the […]
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By Michaela Marden, Masters Occupational Therapist Student, USM Also published by Commercial Fisheries News November 2021 FishAbility: Fishermen and Rotator Cuff Injuries Shoulder and back injuries are commonly reported by fishermen. The movement of a boat on rough seas and inclement weather conditions can increase risk of a traumatic injury, and more specifically to the […]
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Maine AgrAbility News Maine AgrAbility’s Boots-2-Bushels (B2B) finished the growing season with its last on-farm tour. B2B participants and Maine AgrAbilty staff visited Grace Pond Farm in Thomaston, Maine on September 15th for an in-depth tour of their organic poultry, livestock, and dairy farm. The field day focused on the history and lessons learned by […]
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Because sometimes having a third party present can help a conversation move forward. The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program provides alternative dispute resolution through mediation to farmers, their lenders and others directly affected by the actions of certain USDA agencies, neighbor disputes, and workplace and family disagreements that affect the farm. Read more here.
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By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist Also published by Commercial Fisheries News September 2021 FishAbility: Fishermen and Occupational Therapists FishAbility works with fishermen who have chronic health issues or had an accident or injury, and want to continue working safely and productively. To do this, Occupational Therapists (OTs) on FishAbility staff help identify and address fishermen’s […]
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