Michigan AgrAbility

Michigan AgrAbility Whether you are a farmer with an injury, illness, or aging condition, Michigan AgrAbility provides direct services to help you keep farming.

WWW.MICHIGANAGRABILITY.ORG If you know a Michigan farmer with an injury or illness, please contact Easterseals Michigan 616-942-2081 or our AgrAbility toll free number at 800-956-4106 or [email protected]. We are a partnership between Easterseals Michigan and Michigan State University Extension accessing funds for farmers through local donors, a USDA-NIFA grant, and Michigan Rehabilitatio

n Services. For more than 100 years, children and adults with disabilities and other special needs find proven, best-practice services designed to meet their individual needs through Easterseals Michigan's programs. Expert health professionals from a variety of disciplines work with each person to overcome obstacles to independence through person centered planning. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ray Hammerschmidt, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day! 🚜🙂
09/07/2026

Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day! 🚜🙂

Reminder: You can do hard things! 😊
09/07/2026

Reminder: You can do hard things! 😊

⚠️ Are you a farmer who didn’t grow up on a farm and has limited agricultural experience? ⚠️ Apply for the new Michigan ...
09/03/2026

⚠️ Are you a farmer who didn’t grow up on a farm and has limited agricultural experience? ⚠️

Apply for the new Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentors Program running from October 2026-February 2028, where you'll be working with an experienced farmer mentor and receive 20 hours of paid mentorship time! 🚜 🙂

Learn more and apply now at https://bit.ly/46BSinp!

Some motivation for your Monday morning! 👏Perception is reality, so make it a good one 😊
08/31/2026

Some motivation for your Monday morning! 👏Perception is reality, so make it a good one 😊

Feeling stressed, burnt out, and overwhelmed? 💭This simple, easy to remember concept can help farmers, farm families, an...
08/28/2026

Feeling stressed, burnt out, and overwhelmed? 💭

This simple, easy to remember concept can help farmers, farm families, and others manage stress. 🧠

For more information, check out our resource here: https://bit.ly/4izQkuU

Embrace the beauty of your individual journey 🌷 a reminder that you are on the right path, even if it looks different th...
08/24/2026

Embrace the beauty of your individual journey 🌷 a reminder that you are on the right path, even if it looks different than others' sometimes! 😊

Self-care challenge for the week! 🤝 Share with your friends, cheer each other on, and fill those squares for YOU 🥰
08/17/2026

Self-care challenge for the week! 🤝

Share with your friends, cheer each other on, and fill those squares for YOU 🥰

Grain bin safety saves lives. "This is looking to be one of the worst years, if not the worst year, for grain engulfment...
08/14/2026

Grain bin safety saves lives.
"This is looking to be one of the worst years, if not the worst year, for grain engulfment's and fatalities," said Dan Neenan, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety.

https://youtu.be/Y6fWlj2sKnQ?si=z-MpzUNFJvLm7M8K

As harvest approaches, take time to review grain bin safety procedures with your family, employees, and farm team.

• Never enter a grain bin alone
• Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures
• Have a rescue plan in place
• Make safety part of every harvest conversation

No task is worth a life.
Refresh your memory to make sure you stay safe this season at: https://bit.ly/4fU9pGE

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan experienced 2...

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