Maine AgrAbility

Authored by Coach Polly Shyka Small Bites are short, informational articles with practical ideas about stress reduction, improved communication, and farm and family well-being. They are written by coaches from UMaine Extension’s Farm Coaching team. Farm Coaches are available at no cost to work remotely with farmers and farm teams. Deciding on Kids’ Role(s) on […]

When a drunken driver struck her vehicle, Carey Portell suffered extensive injuries to her lower body. After four years of surgeries, healing, and physical therapy, she was able to walk but still experiences limited mobility. With assistance from Missouri AgrAbility, she has returned to a career in agriculture. She is also an author and motivational […]

New Publication #1213 offered: Using Checklists to Increase Productivity on the Farm. Tips and tricks for using checklists for daily chores at the farm, while promoting productivity. Checklists can also be helpful for individuals with memory issues or when someone fills in for you or another worker. You can find this new publication in the […]

Authored by Coach Polly Shyka Small Bites are short, informational articles with practical ideas about stress reduction, improved communication, and farm and family well-being. They are written by coaches from UMaine Extension’s Farm Coaching team. Farm Coaches are available at no cost to work remotely with farmers and farm teams. A Strong Foundation is Built […]

Authored by Coach Polly Shyka Small Bites are short, informational articles with practical ideas about stress reduction, improved communication, and farm and family well-being. They are written by coaches from UMaine Extension’s Farm Coaching team. Farm Coaches are available at no cost to work remotely with farmers and farm teams. What happens in a Farm […]

Authored by Coach Polly Shyka Small Bites are short, informational articles with practical ideas about stress reduction, improved communication, and farm and family well-being. They are written by coaches from UMaine Extension’s Farm Coaching team. Farm Coaches are available at no cost to work remotely with farmers and farm teams. Coping with Grief When our […]

Maine Cite is offering a 45-minute webinar this week on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 1 pm. The Farming Smarter with Assistive Technology presentation discusses the use of common assistive technologies within the farm setting. This webinar will focus on how AT can be expanded for use in a farm setting, enabling a farmer to […]