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Wintertime brings many challenges for those of us who are disabled to some extent or another. Simple home maintenance (which already can be difficult) can prove to be even more of a challenge during the wintertime, especially outdoor home maintenance. From snow to ice to bitter winds, winter can be hard on our houses. To […]
Water! So simple yet such an essential part of animals’ health. During the wintertime frozen water can be the bane of any livestock or horse owner’s existence. No one looks forward to the chore of chipping water tanks, thawing frozen buckets, or hauling water more than necessary Colder temperatures often mean our animals drink less […]
Almost every hands-on job requires the use of a trailer to haul supplies, materials, equipment or commodities at some point or another. Carpenters haul lumber and demolition waste, farmers haul feed, veterinarians haul livestock equipment, welder/fabrication shops pick up and deliver products, mechanics trailer cars, grounds keepers haul bark mulch, homeowners carry yard waste or […]
I operate a small family farm and a family owned enterprise, Foresight Services, LLC. I spend my time researching, developing and selling farm tools to give your body a break. I’ve been farming and working outdoors in all kinds of weather for 20 years and when my back starts complaining and my knees start protesting, […]
Mother, the Necessity of Invention…An All-American Farm Story Greg loved round-baling hay more than anything. Every year he schemed and connived how to pick up more hay ground so he could make more round bales. Greg’s kids hated hauling round bales worse than anything. They worked from a 1968 loader tractor with steps as high […]
Lawncare or groundskeeping can be an enterprise for a worker with leg and mobility impairments. Many of the same adaptations for farm equipment apply to lawncare equipment. It comes down to accessible transportation & trailering, access to the operator’s station, and access to the controls. A manlift could be used to access lawn care equipment […]
Provides rural professionals with practical materials (over 20 handouts, worksheets, sample cover letters and resumes) for helping farmers and ranchers make career decisions. Chapters address the agricultural lifestyle, prevalence of disabilities, the role of the professional, identifying resources, self-assessment, tools for the job search, the ADA and assistive technology for employers and employees.