Event Details
Date
November 2 - November 12, 2020
Time
November 2nd, 5th, 9th, and 12th at 11am and 3pm
Location
Online Webinar Series
Cost
This event is free.
Host
NC A&T University Cooperative Extension
Agrability/Life Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop
November 2 - November 12, 2020North Carolina AgrAbility/NCA&T University (host), the National AgrAbility Project (NAP), and the Legacy Innovation Farming Economics (LIFE) Project, are pleased to invite you to a virtual 1890 Land Grant Institution Workshop! The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize the viewers, in particular underserved or socially disadvantaged agricultural workers, with AgrAbility's services, as well as the services of LIFE Project partners (Legacy Farming and Health Group, Peoples Foundation, and the National AgrAbility Project). In addition, the programs and activities of several cooperating organizations that strive to improve the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and military veterans in agriculture will be highlighted.
Registration is required in order to attend this free event. When signing up, you are able to select which sessions interest you All sessions will have live captioning available for those who may need it. Register here: http://bit.ly/1890AgrAbility
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Monday, November 2nd
11 a.m. - Intro to AgrAbility (Ed Sheldon, NAP Farmer/Veteran Job Coach and Engagement Coordinator, and Chuck Baldwin, National AgrAbility Project (NAP) Underserved Populations Outreach Coordinator, Purdue University). Intro to AgrAbility will present the mission and vision of USDA's AgrAbility program, how AgrAbility projects work, who AgrAbility serves, and what services are provided by these projects. This will be done with a view toward underserved and socially disadvantaged agricultural populations. Viewers will learn the potential importance of AgrAbility to any farming/ranching operation and will gain an understanding of when and how to contact AgrAbility when the need arises.
3 p.m. - Overcoming Limitations (Farmer Panel). Suzanne Ramsey, Ramsey Farm, Davon Goodwin, O. T. L. Farm, and Tonya Nunnally, Legacy Acres Farm. AgrAbility farmers will share their experience from the perspective of different ag productions and the way they have been able to accommodate, increase efficiency, and maintain safety in farming.
Thursday, November 5th
11 a.m. - NC AgrAbility Collaborative Work (NC AgrAbility Partners and Collaborators: NC Assistive Technology Program, NC Agromedicine Institute, DisAbility Partners - CIL, NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Franklin/Warren County NC Cooperative Extension Agent, NC AgVentures, Veterans Organic Garden and Soldier to Agriculture Program. NC AgrAbility will share the way it works in collaboration with several organizations and entities that assist farmers with disabilities across the state.
3 p.m. - Assistive Technology for Farmers and Ranchers (Bill Begley, Director/Sales, Life Essentials). This session will try to answer key questions: What is assistive technology? Who needs assistive technology? How can assistive technology help on the farm? And what types of assistive technology are available for farmers/ranchers, particularly those impacted by disability?
Monday, November 9th
11 a.m. - Dynamic Funding Options for AT Needs of Farmers/Ranchers (Karri Wilson, Regional Manager, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation). This presentation will provide an overview of the multiple ways AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities find funding for their assistive technology needs. The Vocational Rehabilitation program, including how to access VR services and what to expect from the VR experience, will be a special focus. Examples will be given of farmers and ranchers who have overcome significant barriers with assistance from VR.
3 p.m. - Aquaponics and Hoop Houses: Mitigating Risk Through Indoor Production (John Jamerson Director, Legacy Taste of the Garden and Legacy Farming and Health Group, and Gabriel Mont-Reynaud, Owner/Operator, Pangea Farms). This session will cover ways to mitigate risk in a changing climate, including indoor growing utilizing aquaponics and hoop houses.
Thursday, November 12th
11 a.m. - Farming with Cognitive and Visual Impairments (JoBeth Rath, Director of Workforce Development, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes - ABVI; Tess McKeel, Workforce Navigator, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes - ABVI; Margie VandeZande, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes - ABVI). Cognitive and visual impairments don't always point to agriculture for vocational goals, but many opportunities exist to make agriculture a safe and fulfilling place for employment. Learn about adaptive tools and techniques available to create these possibilities.
3 p.m. - Seed2Store with Products and Recipe Development (Tameka Peoples, Founder/Director of Operations, Peoples Foundation, and Darrell Anderson, Owner, Chef Joseph's Kicksauce). The presenters will share information about resources and opportunities for innovative to-market options for your farm, and entrepreneurship and recipe development options for your products.
Monday, November 2nd
11 a.m. - Intro to AgrAbility (Ed Sheldon, NAP Farmer/Veteran Job Coach and Engagement Coordinator, and Chuck Baldwin, National AgrAbility Project (NAP) Underserved Populations Outreach Coordinator, Purdue University). Intro to AgrAbility will present the mission and vision of USDA's AgrAbility program, how AgrAbility projects work, who AgrAbility serves, and what services are provided by these projects. This will be done with a view toward underserved and socially disadvantaged agricultural populations. Viewers will learn the potential importance of AgrAbility to any farming/ranching operation and will gain an understanding of when and how to contact AgrAbility when the need arises.
3 p.m. - Overcoming Limitations (Farmer Panel). Suzanne Ramsey, Ramsey Farm, Davon Goodwin, O. T. L. Farm, and Tonya Nunnally, Legacy Acres Farm. AgrAbility farmers will share their experience from the perspective of different ag productions and the way they have been able to accommodate, increase efficiency, and maintain safety in farming.
Thursday, November 5th
11 a.m. - NC AgrAbility Collaborative Work (NC AgrAbility Partners and Collaborators: NC Assistive Technology Program, NC Agromedicine Institute, DisAbility Partners - CIL, NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Franklin/Warren County NC Cooperative Extension Agent, NC AgVentures, Veterans Organic Garden and Soldier to Agriculture Program. NC AgrAbility will share the way it works in collaboration with several organizations and entities that assist farmers with disabilities across the state.
3 p.m. - Assistive Technology for Farmers and Ranchers (Bill Begley, Director/Sales, Life Essentials). This session will try to answer key questions: What is assistive technology? Who needs assistive technology? How can assistive technology help on the farm? And what types of assistive technology are available for farmers/ranchers, particularly those impacted by disability?
Monday, November 9th
11 a.m. - Dynamic Funding Options for AT Needs of Farmers/Ranchers (Karri Wilson, Regional Manager, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation). This presentation will provide an overview of the multiple ways AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities find funding for their assistive technology needs. The Vocational Rehabilitation program, including how to access VR services and what to expect from the VR experience, will be a special focus. Examples will be given of farmers and ranchers who have overcome significant barriers with assistance from VR.
3 p.m. - Aquaponics and Hoop Houses: Mitigating Risk Through Indoor Production (John Jamerson Director, Legacy Taste of the Garden and Legacy Farming and Health Group, and Gabriel Mont-Reynaud, Owner/Operator, Pangea Farms). This session will cover ways to mitigate risk in a changing climate, including indoor growing utilizing aquaponics and hoop houses.
Thursday, November 12th
11 a.m. - Farming with Cognitive and Visual Impairments (JoBeth Rath, Director of Workforce Development, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes - ABVI; Tess McKeel, Workforce Navigator, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes - ABVI; Margie VandeZande, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes - ABVI). Cognitive and visual impairments don't always point to agriculture for vocational goals, but many opportunities exist to make agriculture a safe and fulfilling place for employment. Learn about adaptive tools and techniques available to create these possibilities.
3 p.m. - Seed2Store with Products and Recipe Development (Tameka Peoples, Founder/Director of Operations, Peoples Foundation, and Darrell Anderson, Owner, Chef Joseph's Kicksauce). The presenters will share information about resources and opportunities for innovative to-market options for your farm, and entrepreneurship and recipe development options for your products.
Agrability Workshop Flier (PDF; 180KB)
