The Regional Training Workshop in Ann Arbor focused on building expertise in assistive technology to support farmers.

The average farmer age is 59 and above, and a lifetime of repetitive, physically demanding labor often leads to work-related injuries and disabilities.

Michigan State University Extension Educator Samantha Wolfe reflects on her takeaways from the 2024 National Training Workshop in Atlanta.

Kevin Klink looks back at the twenty plus years he has been farming, realizing he could have missed it all.

From a lumberjack farm to farmland producing hay, oats, and pumpkins, Glen Marenger is proud of what the farm has become in the generations since his great grandfather cleared trees from their 300-acre farm in Delta County.

Some events change lives in the blink of an eye.

Some people choose to withdraw from life after a traumatic injury.

Some people choose to do what they can and pursue a fulfilling life.

We are blessed with incredible sponsors! Thank you, Sigma Alpha Sorority for your hard work and generous contribution to AgrAbility!

Paul is a life-long farmer at Kent County’s Frozen Creek Farms. In 2012, a car accident broke fusions in his back from a previous injury, resulting in constant pain.

Thank you Alpha Gamma Rho! You are amazing leaders and we are honored by your work.

With PTSD, traumatic brain injury, ankle and back injuries, it was almost impossible for Mark to herd and sort cattle and complete the necessary veterinary work.

Holland area farmer, Doug Ver Hoeven, has been farming from a wheelchair for more than 40 years. Doug has a wealth of experience using pre-made items and engineering custom assistive technology tools to help him continue working.

Despite the multiple strokes, Gary has persisted in following the dream and has returned to tending the livestock on the rural estate. Gary runs the Glownia Farm, a pasture-based farm supporting 27 Shetland sheep, 20 Pygora-type goats, and 40 laying hens.

Limited by the loss of his right leg, Bill aimed to reduce or eliminate his dependence on others by exploring assistive technology.