Maine CITE news: Agriculture and Assistive Technology Webinar Oct. 29

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 10/20/2026 01:43 PM EDT

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Agriculture and Assistive Technology Webinar Oct. 29

What: Webinar - "Maine AgrAbility - Assistive Technology and Agriculture" 

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Presenter: Bella Russo, Maine AgrAbility Program Coordinator 

Cost: Free 

Register

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.

To request an accommodation for the webinar, please contact Maine CITE by October 22, 2026 at info@mainecite.org or call (207) 621-3195.

All Maine CITE webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session, please make sure you register so you can get the link to the archive.

For more information, contact Maine CITE at info@mainecite.org.

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