National AgrAbility Project

The National AgrAbility team recently had the exciting opportunity to exhibit at 2023 Farm Aid Homegrown Village, a part of the Farm Aid concert and festival, which was held in Noblesville, Indiana, September 23. AgrAbility joined organizations from throughout the country in educating thousands of concertgoers about the importance of agriculture and farmers. The AgrAbility display included a utility tractor with a lift, hands-on assistive technology demonstrations, and other AgrAbility resources. Many participants experienced riding the tractor lift first-hand, as well as transplanting (plastic) flowers in a raised bed with modified hand tools and by using a "Stand-n-Plant" device. Farm Aid was a unique and fun experience for everyone involved, and allowed AgrAbility to interact with a new and very engaged audience. The National AgrAbility Project greatly appreciates the Farm Aid organization for providing this opportunity!

Submitted by Ed Sheldon