Farming
is a way of life that values the family working together for a common
goal. When a family member is affected by a severe disability, this way
of life is challenged. Since
1991, AgrAbility of Wisconsin has been promoting success in agriculture
for farmers with disabilities and their families. AgrAbility of
Wisconsin is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin
Cooperative Extension and Easter Seals Wisconsin. Serving
Wisconsin Farmers Over 4,000
injuries occur on Wisconsin farms each year, many resulting in permanent
disabilities. In the entire United States, agricultural production is
one of the most hazardous occupations with the highest disabling injury
rate of any industry. In addition, farmers and their families also
experience the same off-farm injuries as the general public and many
chronic illnesses common in agricultural occupations. AgrAbility of
Wisconsin can help these farmers continue to farm and live
independently. AgrAbility
services are available to those individuals and their families who are
engaged in farming or farm-related occupations and are coping with the
effects of a disability. Services are provided at the home or farm and
are confidential. The Wisconsin
AgrAbility Project is a cooperative effort of The University of Wisconsin
Extension Service, University of
Wisconsin Biological Systems Engineering, Easter
Seals Wisconsin, National
AgrAbility Project and various other agencies and organizations
interested in helping people with
disabilities. © This material is
based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education,
and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under special
project number 2010-41590-20793.
AgrAbility of
Wisconsin
