Agrability uses assistive technology and devices to keep farmers farming as they age, or deal with an injury, long-term illness, or disability. Elaine Palm and the Michigan Sheep Producers came to me to ask if I would interview Sam Wolfe from Michigan State University Extension, who works with Agrability. Sam will be doing a Keynote at the Michigan Sheep Producers' Annual Shepherds Weekend Jan 9-11, 2026 in Lansing, MI. Topics Covered: What is agrability? How can farmers make farming easier as they age? What can farmers do if they are disabled? Farming for Veterans Farming for disabled veterans What assistive devices and technology can help farmers and ranchers? How can farmers and ranchers shift their operations if they get injured? We need you!!! Send us your weekly wins or funny things that happened on your farm or with your family at sarahz@micultivatebalance.com If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2295514594092240 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throwingwrenchesmendingfences/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ https://www.throwingwrenchesmendingfences.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMevsHpyW/ Connect with Agrability Michigan Website: https://www.michiganagrability.org/ National Website: https://www.agrability.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganAgrAbility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mi_agrability/ Connect with Michigan Sheep Producers: Michigan Sheep Producers Association Website: https://misheep.org/ Michigan Sheep Producers Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSheep
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