Michigan AgrAbility provides assistance to people in the agricultural industry with an injury, illness or physical disability to enable them to continue working at no cost to the individual. USDA-NIFA funds AgrAbility and works at both the national and state levels through land grant universities in partnership with state disability organizations. Currently, about 22 states hold AgrAbility grants. In Michigan, Michigan State University Extension and Easterseals MORC collaborate to deliver the program and often work closely with Michigan Rehabilitation Services as well. Primary objectives include direct technical assistance for farmers, education about occupational health, improving processes to make tasks easier on the body, networking among stakeholders to improve relationships and create connections, and marketing to increase awareness among target audiences.
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