Disabilities in Agriculture

Disabilities in Agriculture

AgrAbility estimates that there are 38,740 Wisconsin farmers with some type of limitation or disability. AgrAbility staff design a customized assistance plan based on the type of agribusiness, type of disability and the needs of the individual with the disability and his or her family.

This plan could include:

  • assistive technology
  • farm job restructuring
  • identification of funding sources
  • stress management
  • peer support involvement
  • farm safety
  • community and healthcare coordination

How We Can Help

AgrAbility estimates that there are 38,740 Wisconsin farmers with some type of limitation or disability. AgrAbility staff design a customized assistance plan based on the type of agribusiness, type of disability and the needs of the individual with the disability and his or her family.

This plan could include:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Farm job restructuring
  • Identification of funding sources
  • Stress management
  • Peer support involvement
  • Farm safety
  • Community and health care coordination

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