AgrAbility Summit

press release: The 2022 AgrAbility of Wisconsin Summit will be hosted in-person at Organic Valley, 509 Organic Dr, Cashton, WI 54619. We are pleased to announce the annual Summit will take place April 7, 2022, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.  All are welcome to attend at no cost and lunch will be provided.

This one-day program gives participants an opportunity to network and learn about resources available through AgrAbility and other Wisconsin programs. “After going virtual in 2021 and hosting a multi-day event, we are excited to host our annual summit this year in person. The speakers and presentations will be very informational and helpful to farmers with and without disabilities,” says Brian Luck, Director of AgrAbility of Wisconsin.

Topics to be covered include:

• FSA: Loan opportunities

•  Speakers Amy Mason and Teresa Engel, farm loan officers with USDA; Farm Service Agency

• Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin

• Speaker James Paquette, communications director with the Wisconsin Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition

• Upper Midwest Ag Safety and Health Center will share asset management: practical health and safety for your farm

• Speaker Megan Schossow, outreach director and center coordinator of UMASH

• Wisconsin Farm Center on developing effective farm succession plans

• Speakers Kevin Plante and Mark Schmitz, both have many years assisting with creating succession plans for farmers

Registration and event details can be found at:  http://bit.ly/2SVMX5B or by calling our office at (608) 262-9336

Since 1991, AgrAbility of Wisconsin has been promoting success in agriculture for farmers with disabilities and their families. AgrAbility of Wisconsin is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension and Easterseals Wisconsin. To learn more, contact us at: (608) 262-9336 or visit https://agrability.bse.wisc.edu/.