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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AgriStress Helpline

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It’s been a tough year. You know working in agriculture is often stressful. Things like the economy, finances, weather, and even a pandemic increase our stress levels and can leave us feeling defeated and hopeless. Texas agricultural producers and farmworkers are hard workers and represent an unyielding force that suffers backbreaking work to provide for …

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Honoring the contributions of Hispanic farmers for National Hispanic Heritage Month

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The U.S. has a rich background in Agriculture because of the diverse cultures that have helped to enrich the industry. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month let us take the time to appreciate all the Hispanic community has contributed to United States Agriculture. Photo Credit: National Archives Hispanic American Heritage Hispanic Heritage Month: the …

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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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