Penn State was one of 21 universities to receive funding to assist farmers and ranchers living with a disability to continue being active in agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the grants, totaling more than $4million, through the AgrAbility Program. Funded projects deliver educational programs that advance farmers’ and health professionals’ knowledge in the area of farm safety; adapt new technologies for farmers with disabilities; provide direct service to agricultural workers; and encourage networking to facilitate information sharing with individuals and organizations not employed by AgrAbility.
