Articles and videos about farmers and ranchers with disabilities who have overcome barriers with AgrAbility's help.
NEW! Against the Odds featuring Carey Portell of Missouri.

This success story tells of Carey's struggles to overcome a devastating car crash that left her with many challenges, including chronic pain and limited mobility. Read about the ways that Missouri AgrAbility helped her get back on her feet and back to farming.
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Most Recent AgrAbility Video
AgrAbility: Restoring Hope, Renewing Productivity with Eric Beckman
To celebrate AgrAbility's 25th anniversary, the National AgrAbility Project highlighted 25 of the thousands of stories that illustrate how the program has impacted the lives of people all around the nation, and even those in other countries. Click the link above the view the individual stories and video links or download the PDF publication.
Publications
AgrAbility: A USDA Program with Demonstrated Impact is a 4-page publication, contains a basic description of AgrAbility's services, key statistics about the program's outreach and impact, and a success story of a program client. Featured is a recent study that indicates a significant increase in quality of life and independent living and working levels for AgrAbility clients as compared to farmers with disabilities who had not received AgrAbility services. Click here to download PDF.
Articles
- Determination in Motion. Originally published in Seedstock Edge magazine, this is the story of Mark Hosier and his rebound from a spinal cord injury.
- Gaining Ground. Originally published in Purdue's AgriCultures magazine, this article focuses on Mike Williams and his battle with arthritis and chronic pain.
What AgrAbility Means to Me videos
Videos of people who have been impacted by AgrAbility and their testimonials. All videos may be viewed directly via our YouTube channel.