AGRABILITY
You've worked hard your whole life.
Farming is in your blood. Don't let challenges keep you from doing what you love. Illinois AgrAbility offers education and assistance to eliminate barriers, accommodate limitations, and help you continue farming.
- Customized, onsite farm assessments
- Effective solutions and safe modifications
- Educational opportunities and resources
We know you aren't one to ask for help.
Life changes with age, but that doesn't mean you have to quit farming. The average age of farmers in Illinois is 58, so many of your neighbors could also benefit from our life-changing services. Don't let your pride keep you from finding out how we can help.
Don't Let Life Slow Your Down
Services and Eligibility
AgrAbility helps farmers and farm workers with disabilities or chronic diseases maintain independence through free and customized onsite farm assessments, recommendations for safe equipment and work practices, and educational opportunities and resources.
Support Your Future
The presence of a disability or chronic health condition can jeopardize the agricultural futures of farmers and farm workers. With some assistance, those with disabilities can safely and effectively continue to earn their livelihoods in production agriculture and participate fully in rural community life.
Connect With AgrAbility
To date, our team has provided more than 1,500 farm clients with one-on-one services to help them continue their livelihoods in production agriculture and participate fully in rural community life by eliminating barriers and providing solutions.
“The assistance from Illinois AgrAbility has provided me with the items I needed in order to continue with my preferred life.”
— Jerry, Mason County Farmer
Illinois AgrAbility is a partnership between University of Illinois Extension, Community Health Partnership of Illinois, and Illinois Assistive Technology Program. Together, our services and programs enhance the quality of life for farmers, veterans, and other agricultural workers with limitations, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.