Back to Ag Program
The program offers grants to help cover the costs of adaptive technology and equipment modifications necessary for injured individuals to return to agricultural work.
- Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
Overview of the Back to Ag Program program:
The Back to Ag Program is an initiative by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) in partnership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Rick Hansen Foundation. This program aims to support injured farmers and agricultural workers in their return to farming by providing financial assistance for adaptive technology and specialized equipment.
Eligibility criteria of the Back to Ag Program program:
- Eligibility:
- The program is available to Canadian farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who have sustained a disabling injury.
- Types of Adaptive Technology and Equipment:
- Funding can be used for various adaptive technologies and equipment modifications, including but not limited to:
- Wheelchair lifts
- Modifications to tractors and other machinery
- Assistive devices for mobility
- Specialized tools that accommodate specific disabilities
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