Ohio’s AgrAbility program keeps farmers with disabilities farming

Bob Schwinn has made a career of farming, even after losing his left arm in a farm accident as a child-but it's gotten harder as he's gotten older. The AgrAbility program helped him get a grain distribution system at his farm to help him keep farming.

According to its website, the Ohio AgrAbility Program is part of a national program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that promotes independence for people in agriculture who want to continue to farm after experiencing a disabling condition.

The Ohio State University partners with Easter Seals and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) to bring the program to Ohio communities. The goal is to provide education, resources, and technical assistance to individuals and their families so they may continue to be successful in agriculture.

Read the full story by Mike Tanchevski in the November 27, 2024 edition of Farm and Dairy.