AgrAbility

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Since 1995 Nebraska AgrAbility has helped individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to continue in their chosen agricultural profession.

Contact Nebraska AgrAbility at 800-471-6425 or e-mail at neagrability@ne.easterseals.com

The National AgrAbility Project and its state programs are supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through a competitive grant process.

Nebraska AgrAbility staff Rod and Emily talk about what Nebraska AgrAbility is, how it can help farmers and ranchers with disabilities, and how sources like VR, NCBVI, and NCDHH can utilize our services for their clients as well on this YouTube Video.

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News

Winter Weather
Thursday, November 1, 2018

Brrrr...It's Cold Outside

Cold weather is here, or maybe it isn’t, after all we are living in Nebraska a state that is known for shall we say diverse weather! No matter the weather if you are farming there are chores that HAVE to be done every day, even if it is -40 with a 50 mile an hour wind. Caring for your animals needs is very important and a little pre-cold preparation will make those bitterly cold days so much easier.

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Line of traffic behind a tractor on the highway
Saturday, September 1, 2018

Think Safety as You Share the Road

It’s already starting. Farmers are hauling semi loads of grain. Ranchers are moving cattle and calves. Machinery is going to dealers for final checks before harvest begins. Farm machinery has hit the road – and it is time for everyone sharing the road to step up for safety!

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Success Stories

Wendell A. Rohrer in his pickup truck
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

It Could Change Your Way of Life

Wendell A. Rohrer was a 63-year-old farmer in Nebraska when he was introduced to Nebraska AgrAbility. Wendell farms corn, alfalfa, soybeans, and prairie hay, and runs cow/calf pairs.

Wendell was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. This affects his spinal cord and his nerves. Because of this, Wendell's mobility is very limited and he cannot complete some essential tasks on the farm. When walking for long periods, his knees lock up and he can no longer move his legs easily. This decreases his efficiency and makes it almost impossible to complete essential and necessary tasks on the farm. It also limits his mobility and the ability to climb onto equipment.

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Craig in his tractor.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

This Program Was a God Send

Craig, a Navy veteran living in Nebraska, was a 57 year old rancher who was ready to give it up when he was referred to the Nebraska AgrAbility program by his children and someone involved with the program.

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Nebraska AgrAbility is a joint effort of the University of Nebraska Extension and Easterseals Nebraska. This material is based upon the work supported by the Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under special project number #2006-41590-03461.