Modifications for agricultural worksites vary depending on the type of disability and farm operation. The majority of AgrAbility clients
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Mobility
aides of various types are available for farm operations to reduce the strain on knees and hips when walking on uneven terrain. Farmers
use utility vehicles to check fences, monitor plant growth, bring in cows for milking, and haul supplies. |
Automatic hitching systems are
extremely valuable for a farmer with joint injury and/or arthritis in his/her knees and hips. Frequently, this farmer has difficulty
getting on and off of the tractor and the quick attach hitches enable them to hitch and unhitch wagons without getting off of the
tractor. The hitching system not only reduces strain on joints, but also increases productivity. |
For more information about assistive technology for farm operations, visit the Assistive Technology Database at the National AgrAbility Project website.
Assistive Technology Virtual Loan Library is also available from the West Virginia Assistive Technology System.
Assistive Technology
