Georgia

On May 6, over 60 Extension agents participated in training on rehabilitating farmers and ranchers. This is the first time staff were able to utilize their new mobile learning lab, which enables them to take trainings directly to groups across the state.The mobile learning lab features different stations including: a tractor simulation exercise where participants sit on different grade tractor seats and experience varying vibrations, tool adaptations, mobility aids, and much more.

On May 1, Georgia AgrAbility held a volunteer event for a farmer who experienced a back injury. During the time of rehabilitation, the client's greenhouses had fallen into disrepair. The local FFA chapter sent six students to participate in the day. Along with AgrAbility staff and other volunteers, two greenhouses were repaired. The local resource, conservation, and development council provided the lunch. It was a successful day, and the farmer was very grateful and will now be able to propagate strawberries and blueberries.

Submitted by Whitney Paige Ostrander