Geoffrey Whitchurch, vtagrability@uvm.edu, Vermont AgrAbility Outreach and Education Coordinator, Vermont
The
Vermont AgrAbility Project is a free service provided by University of
Vermont Extension and Vermont Center for Independent Living, promoting
success in Vermont agriculture for people with health conditions and
their families.
Vermont
AgrAbility helps farmers, agricultural workers, and veterans interested
in agricultural production with injuries and chronic health conditions
gain more control over their lives, continue to farm successfully, and
live independently. We offer referrals for financial assistance,
education, and facilitate farm modifications to accommodate your unique
abilities.
Eligibility
Vermont Farmers, agricultural workers, and veterans eligible for Vermont AgrAbility services may have any type of acquired or traumatic disability - physical, cognitive or sensory.
Vermont Farmers, agricultural workers, and veterans eligible for Vermont AgrAbility services may have any type of acquired or traumatic disability - physical, cognitive or sensory.
AgrAbility addresses many conditions, including, but not limited to:
Arthritis
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis
Back impairment
Amputation
Brain injury
Visual / hearing
Respiratory
Muscular
Arthritis
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis
Back impairment
Amputation
Brain injury
Visual / hearing
Respiratory
Muscular
AgrAbility can assist Vermont agricultural workers and their families, including, but not limited to:
Dairy / Beef farmers
Maple sugar makers
Fruit and olive producers
Farmers market producers
Woodlands producers
Christmas tree farmers
Cheese makers
Beekeepers
Dairy / Beef farmers
Maple sugar makers
Fruit and olive producers
Farmers market producers
Woodlands producers
Christmas tree farmers
Cheese makers
Beekeepers
No Cost Services
1. Information and referral
Information about farming with a disability and referrals for financial assistance
1. Information and referral
Information about farming with a disability and referrals for financial assistance
2. On-Site and Technical Assistance
Modify farm equipment and tools
Acquire assistive technologies
Restructure work tasks / operations
Explore alternative agriculture enterprises
Modify farm equipment and tools
Acquire assistive technologies
Restructure work tasks / operations
Explore alternative agriculture enterprises
3. Secondary Injury Prevention
How to prevent further injuries or disabling conditions
How to prevent further injuries or disabling conditions
4. Peer Support
Connect with others who have accommodated their disability
Connect with others who have accommodated their disability
Background and Resources
The Vermont AgrAbility program operates under a grant from USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service in Washington, D.C. We have a vast network of resources to address the individual needs of each farmer. Currently, there are 21 USDA-funded State AgrAbility programs, plus several affiliates serving other states using other funding sources.
The Vermont AgrAbility program operates under a grant from USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service in Washington, D.C. We have a vast network of resources to address the individual needs of each farmer. Currently, there are 21 USDA-funded State AgrAbility programs, plus several affiliates serving other states using other funding sources.
On the web:
www.uvm.edu/extension/agrability
www.uvm.edu/extension/agrability
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