Assisting farmers with disabilities since 1991
Weren’t able to attend the Virtual Summit each day or missed the whole thing? Still looking to learn more about FSA programs, Farmer Health Insurance and the Wisconsin Farm Center? Head over to our YouTube channel to watch recordings of each day. http://bit.ly/AgrAbilityYouTube
Are you a Veteran who is interested in gardening, or likes working with plants or animals in a farming setting, or are you interested in starting your own farm? The Madison VA FARMS pilot program offers Veterans pathways to participate in both therapeutic gardening and agricultural vocational training. The VA FARMS program has partnered with …
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the primary federal agency authorized to work on private landowners protect their soil, water and other natural resources. Through voluntary incentive- based programs, NRCS works directly with farmers and landowners to provide technical expertise and financial assistance to make conservation work on the land. Throughout the presentation, we …
Producers with Quality Loss in 2018 or 2019 Encouraged to Apply for Assistance Signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program began on January 6, 2021 and will continue through March 5, 2021. QLA provides eligible producers with financial assistance for quality losses incurred in 2018 and/or 2019. Losses must have been a result of …
Hello, I am Paul Untiet. I am a rural rehabilitation specialist at Easter Seals Wisconsin. I have worked with Easter Seals Wisconsin and AgrAbility of Wisconsin for 13 years. Prior to working at Easter Seals I worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor with Wisconsin’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for 30 years where I worked …
AgrAbility of Wisconsin was happy to host Dr. John Shutske, UW–Madison Professor and Extension Specialist on December 7, 2020. Production agriculture remains a highly dangerous industry with a fatality rate at least seven-times greater than all other industries combined. “Farm safety” efforts are not new – yet they have been only marginally effective. Information about …
After 28 years of service and leadership with the AgrAbility program, the time has come for me to step away and accept a new challenge as President/CEO of Easterseals Wisconsin. Over the years, I worked with many farm families in transition periods. Some families were transferring the farm from one generation to the next while …
Enhancements to Online Dairy Decision Tool Now Available The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment. “This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy Margin Coverage program is a valuable tool dairy producers …
AgrAbility of Wisconsin was happy to host a Farm Stress focused webinar on September 9, 2020. Lori Zierl, Professor, UW–Madison Division of Extension; Human Development & Relationship Educator, Pierce County presented about the emotional toll of farm stress and strategies you can use to help create resilience to that stress. https://business.facebook.com/agrabilityofwi/videos/240780213945504/
Melba Brown is the office administrator for staff of the FARM Program. She has worked for Easter Seals Wisconsin in this capacity since 2005. Her duties include directing the calls made to the toll-free number, scheduling appointments, formatting reports and sending informational letters to clients. If you or someone you know is interested in exploring …