AgrAbility News
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Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees.
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AT Item of the Month: Pivoting Wheelbarrow Handles
May’s assistive technology item of the month is pivoting wheelbarrow handles! These pivoting handles eliminate the need to re-position your hands when using a wheelbarrow. This can increase your control over your movements and the wheelbarrow, and reduce stress on your wrists, elbows, and lower back. For more information about pivoting wheelbarrows handles, check out…
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AgrAbility of Wisconsin Welcomes New AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator
The AgrAbility and Youth Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator is an exciting new position for the UW-Madison Division of Extension, designed to provide outreach and support for programs that promote safety and health for Wisconsin farm businesses. Michelle will increase awareness of the programs and identify opportunities for new program development. She will create and…
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AT Item of the Month: Hearing Protection
“Huh?” “What??” “Come again???” If you find yourself saying these phrases all too often, it may be time to start using hearing protection! In fact, even if you have stellar hearing, it’s important to use hearing protection to keep it that way! Farming can often mean being exposed to loud noises over prolonged periods of…
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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 5, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including…
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Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Beginning Feb. 28
Payments to Begin Early March MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 27, 2024– Starting Wednesday, dairy producers will be able to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup…
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Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year
Wisconsin Enrollment Currently At 57% of Expected Contracts MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 26, 2024 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by…
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Apply Today–AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator
We’re hiring! The AgrAbility and Tractor Safety Outreach Program Coordinator is a collaborative position with AgrAbility of Wisconsin and UW Extension’s Farm Management Program. This new position is designed to provide outreach and support for programs that promote safety and health for Wisconsin farm businesses. Applications are due by March 14th. For more information or…
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AT Item of the Month: Magnetic Wristband
Happy Valentine’s Day! Giving the gift of assistive technology is a great way to show a farmer that you care about them. This month’s assistive technology item is a magnetic wristband. Magnetic wristbands are an easy way to keep track of small metal tools and parts while working. This can help you avoid bending over…
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AgrAbility of Wisconsin and Farmer Veteran Coalition Winter Conference
Join us at our Winter Conference! The Farmer Veteran Coalition and AgrAbility are excited to offer free seminars, focused on financial resources and information to veteran farmers, beginning veteran farmers, and those working with veteran farmers. Whether you’re planning to expand or interested in fine tuning your financial awareness, there is something for everyone!! Come…
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This material is based upon work supported by the AgrAbility of Wisconsin project award no. 2022-41590-38131 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.