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Information and referral - provides information about farming with a disability and referral information on services available in agriculture, rehabilitation, and their community. On-site and technical assistance - conducts on-site home and agricultural work site assessments and recommends ways to continue farming. This includes how to restructure work tasks or operations, explore alternative ag enterprises, modify farm equipment and tools, and acquire agriculture-related assistive technology. Secondary injury prevention - creates awareness and provides information on preventing further injuries or disabling conditions. Peer support - connects farmers with newly acquired disabilities with others who have successfully accommodated their disability. Training and education - Vermont AgrAbility provides training and education about farming with a disability for rehabilitation and health care practitioners, ag professionals, emergency response organizations, and other community agencies.
*Vermont AgrAbility Partners*

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