AgrAbility

The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America. Since its establishment, the AgrAbility Program has provided services to agricultural workers with disabilities from many racial and cultural backgrounds. In 2014, with funding from USDA, the CHS Foundation, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition, two new staff members were hired to help the NAP significantly expand its outreach to several underserved populations:



• African American farmers in conjunction with the 1890 land grant institutions
• Farmer veterans in collaboration with the Farmer Veteran Coalition
• Native Americans in conjunction with the 1994 land grant institutions
• Hispanic/Latino agricultural workers in cooperation with organizations serving them

AgrAbility offers an Assistive Technology Database called “The Toolbox,” which contains assistive technology solutions for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. 

The Toolbox includes agricultural tools, equipment, machinery & buildings for farmers and ranchers with physical disabilities. In addition to the database, there are several technical reports, providing techniques and suggestions focused on a specific topic on farming/ranching with a disability.

As part of an effort to reach as many agricultural producers as possible who may be eligible for the program, local brick-and-mortar offices are being opened across the country to ensure easy access and personalized assistance.

The offices are one part of a comprehensive outreach process that is designed so that farmers and ranchers have multiple options to gain assistance at no cost. Producers also have the option to file applications online at 22007apply.gov, by mail, or by turning in applications at the brickand-mortar offices.

The DFAP administrators and cooperators are making technical assistance available across the country. At these local events, staff will be available to tell you more about the program and provide application assistance. If there are no events listed in your state, please check the website as our local events schedule will be updated.

Here is a look at where you can find us during August (additional events may be added).

The DFAP Call Center will assist you with general inquiries and answer at [email protected] or phone at 1-800-721-0970