Meet Our Farmers
Michigan AgrAbility serves hundreds of farmers in The Wolverine State who hope to continue to working in their industry of passion. If you are a farmer with a disability, our consultants can help you find new ways to keep working with your livestock or managing your crop. These are just a few of the farmers we have helped in Michigan over the past few years.
Doug Ver Hoeven
Doug Ver Hoeven is a farmer in the Holland, Michigan area. He works actively on his family farm and is passionate about assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Read more about Doug’s story.
Gary Glownia
Gary tends livestock at The Glownia Farm in Ionia, Michigan. Despite multiple strokes, Gary works actively on his farm with assistive technology.
Read more about Gary’s story.
Bill Smith
Bill is passionate about raising sheep at his farm, The Smith Farm. He lost his right leg in an accident, but he has been actively finding ways to limit his dependence on others.
Read more about Bill’s story.