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Photo shows Meghan Skidmore, Maggie Mencer, and Mary Smith on a John Deere tractor lift at the AOTA conference

Texas AgrAbility Highlighted at American Occupational Therapy Association Conference

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Occupational Therapy doctoral students have collaborated with Texas AgrAbility to address the issue of limited continuing education and resources for rural health practitioners working with the agriculture population. Meghan Skidmore, OTD OTR/L and Maggie Mencer, OTD OTR/L served with Texas AgrAbility as interns during their capstone projects. During their time as interns, Dr. Skidmore and …

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Back Pain Can Be Attributed to Whole Body Vibrations

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Many farmers and ranchers suffer from chronic back pain.  It can be difficult to tell what the root of the pain is, especially for farmers and ranchers who have existing injuries.  According to a new article from Successful Farming, whole body vibrations from farm equipment may be the cause. Photo Credit: USDA from Successful Farming …

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April is Sexual Harassment Awareness & Prevention Month

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April is National Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Month. The agricultural industry needs to pay particular attention to the issue because it includes most characteristics of employment situations associated with high rates of harassment, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, including: working in an isolated context; lacking legal immigration status or having only …

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BattleGround to Breaking Ground Graduates Utilize NRCS to Grow their Ranch

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After Chris and Theda Pogue retired from military service, the family of five settled down and officially began GP Ranch in 2018 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The operation includes a herd of bison and a mix of Heritage pigs, chicken, and turkey. They also produce leafy greens like lettuce, cabbage, and kale, as well as tomatoes, …

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NIFA Celebrates AgrAbility’s 30 Year Anniversary

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For 30 years Texas AgrAbility has been making it possible for individuals with disabilities to work in their chosen profession of agriculture. Since beginning in 1990 the program has supported over 18,000 farmers and ranchers! Photo Credit: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Check out the full story here

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Managing Farm Related Stress and Depression

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Authored by: Victoria Walsh Working on a farm may sound idyllic, but statistics show, agricultural workers are, in fact, more likely to suffer from extreme stress and depression than others in related industries. Pressures of rural life can negatively impact mental health. With levels of stress and depression in the farming industry increasing year on …

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