As technology continues to bring cutting edge equipment and innovation to today’s agriculture, many items are suited to enhancing production, especially for farmers with disabilities. This session will highlight equipment designed to improve production and increase income while putting fewer physical and mental demands on the farmer. From autonomous tractors, robotic milkers, and robotic garden weeders to exoskeletons, new technology can increase success for farmers with disabilities and change lives in agriculture.
Our presenters:
Karen Funkenbusch has been with the Missouri AgrAbility Project for over 25 years. She is also an Extension instructor and state specialist with the University of Missouri Extension Health and Human Sciences and Department of Occupational of Therapy in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri. Funkenbusch leads Missouri's efforts with the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.
Susan Jaster has been assisting farmers and ranchers with practical, biological, resilient solutions to agricultural issues and product marketing since 2009 for Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Innovative Small Farmers’ Outreach Program and as an on-farm assessor for the Missouri AgrAbility Program. She is a Missouri sheep rancher who uses regenerative, adaptive grazing techniques for soil health and water quality conservation.
David Middleton is a lifelong farmer and is retired from Lincoln University in Missouri. He currently performs on-farm assessments for the Missouri AgrAbility Project. On his farm, he direct-markets beef, pork, and chicken. His passion is sharing his experiences and knowledge to benefit agriculture and its people.
A question & answer period is scheduled after the presentation.
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To participate in this free, one-hour webinar, click here to access the online registration form. *NOTE: If you have already registered for the 2024 AgrAbility NTW Encore Webinars, you do not have to register again. Simply use the previously provided Zoom link.
Please pass on this invitation to others you believe may be interested. Contact AgrAbility at 800-825-4264, visit www.agrability.org/ntw-encore, or email agrability@agrability.org if you have questions.
The National AgrAbility Project is supported by AgrAbility Project, USDA/NIFA Special Project 2021-41590-34813.
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