Mark your calendars! This year’s AgrAbility National Training Workshop (NTW) will take place March 23-27, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. As the leading educational event addressing issues related to disability in agriculture, the NTW is an incredible opportunity for farmers, ranchers, caregivers, professionals, and stakeholders to come together to learn, network, and grow.
About the Workshop
The mission of the NTW is to empower professionals and consumers to fulfill AgrAbility's core priority areas:
- Education: Participants gain practical knowledge through keynote sessions, plenary sessions, breakout sessions, tours, and specialized training for new staff.
- Networking: The event fosters collaboration among AgrAbility staff and stakeholders through informal information sharing, structured networking sessions (e.g., standing committees, communities of interest), and opportunities to connect with new or potential stakeholders through sessions and exhibits.
- Assistance: Best practices for providing direct assistance are shared with AgrAbility staff, while customers gain tools to remain actively engaged in agriculture-related work.
- Marketing: Sessions and exhibits provide training and resources to help communicate the AgrAbility mission effectively.
The NTW is attended by a diverse audience, including:
- AgrAbility staff members
- AgrAbility customers and their families
- AgrAbility stakeholders
- USDA professionals
- Rehabilitation professionals
- Other nonprofit professionals
- Suppliers of products useful to AgrAbility customers
Travel Stipends Available for Farmers and Ranchers
The National AgrAbility Project is pleased to offer travel stipends for a limited number of farmers and ranchers impacted by disability, as well as their caregivers. These stipends help ensure that more individuals can participate in this valuable event. If you or someone you know could benefit, apply as soon as possible—stipends are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to first-time applicants.
How to Apply for a Stipend
Applying for a stipend is easy:
- Visit the NTW 2025 webpage.
- Click on “STIPENDS” under the picture at the top of the page.
- Scroll down to review the details listed in bullet points.
- At the bottom of the page, click the link to access the Stipend Application form and complete it online.
If you’re unable to fill out the application online, assistance is available. Contact Chuck Baldwin at (574) 306-7329, and he will guide you through the process over the phone.
The application deadline is January 10, 2025, but stipends are limited, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Full Conference Details
For more information about the 2025 NTW, including session schedules, speakers, and travel details, visit the AgrAbility NTW website.
Questions or Assistance
If you have any questions or need additional help, please reach out to:
- Chuck Baldwin, NAP Underserved Populations Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (574) 306-7329
Email: baldwi19@purdue.edu