Date: October 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
Program Description
This presentation discusses the use of common assistive technologies within the farm setting. This webinar will focus on how AT can be expanded for use in a farm setting, enabling a farmer to work more safely and sustainably. A variety of assistive technology will be presented, discussing potential impacts on a farmer’s physical and mental health, as well as impacting their farm business productivity.
Participants will learn:
- About ways assistive technology can help farmers work smarter and increase productivity
- Where farmers can see and borrow some assistive technology devices
- How to pay for assistive technology.
Presenter
Bella Russo, Maine AgrAbility Program Coordinator – Bella has been farming for ten years on small-scale diversified vegetable and livestock operations, and currently works with livestock in western Maine. Her background is in biology and agricultural sciences, and she has been working in agrisciences and with extension for the past several years. Bella aims to start her own small farm enterprises and hopes to further her education in movement sciences, and strength training. She is also a certified yoga instructor.
Registration
How to Access this Webinar
Please use this link to register for this webinar.
Please see directions for how to use the Zoom Webinar system including the accessibility features.
Certificates of Attendance
Participants attending the live webinar will receive a link to a short program evaluation form at the end of the presentation. Certificates of Attendance will be sent (via e-mail) to those who have completed this evaluation form.
Accommodation
If you need an accommodation to attend the webinar, please contact Maine CITE on or before
October 22, 2026 via email at info@mainecite.org or by calling 207-621-3195.
Rev: 10/6/2026