Lesson 1: Tools, Technologies, and Innovative Work Practices in Agriculture 1-1

Video not working? Need captioned video? Introduction (Click picture to play) 1-2

Tool: Definitions A device, such as a saw, used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work. Something regarded as necessary to the carrying out of one's occupation or profession. 1-3

The Toolbox A resource with more than 750 ideas or tools to assist farmers with disabilities, as well as those without. 1-4

Toolbox Product Categories Tractors & Self-Propelled Equipment Livestock Handling & Housing Crop & Materials Handling/Storage Agriculture-Related Enterprises Shops & Shop Tools (cont.) 1-5

Toolbox Product Categories (cont.) Trucks and Off-Road Vehicles Outdoor Mobility Lawn & Garden Outdoor Recreation Safety & Health Case Studies Plowshares Technical Reports 1-6

Nail Starter Hammer Purpose: – Starts nails with only one hand Special Benefit for People with disabilities (PWD): – Allows a person with only one hand to start nails easily 1-7

DR Powerwagon Purpose: – Heavy-duty powered wheelbarrow Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows those with limited strength or arthritis to transport heavy materials 1-8

Attachmatic Hitch Purpose: – Automatically hitches a wagon tongue to the tractor drawbar Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people with mobility impairments to hitch/unhitch without leaving tractor 1-9

Tractor Hand Control Purpose: – Engages brake by hand instead of foot Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people who can’t use one or both legs to engage brake 1-10

Air Stream Helmet Purpose: – Provides filtered air to wearer Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people with respiratory impairments to work in dusty environments 1-11

Yak Trax Purpose: – Increases foot stability on slick surfaces Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people with mobility impairments and arthritis to walk more safely on slick surfaces 1-12

Hydroponic Towers Purpose: – Allows for growing gardens on vertical surfaces Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows wheelchair users to easily access garden beds 1-13

MobilVision Video Camera Purpose: – Provides remote views around the tractor Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people with impairments to see views that normally require climbing or turning 1-14

Cushioned Parlor Mats Purpose: – Provides softer surface for dairy farmers who must stand for long periods Special Benefit for PWD: – Reduces stress and pain for farmers with arthritis and other impairments 1-15

Deck Chair Purpose: – Restrains sheep and goats Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people with strength or mobility impairments to administer health care to animals 1-16

LevAlert Purpose: – When installed on side of a grain bin at different heights, shows level of grain inside bin Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows people with disabilities to check grain level without climbing 1-17

Click Rule Purpose: – This ruler has raised markings and clicks every 1/16 th inches when expanded Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows users with visual impairments to measure accurately 1-18

Kawasaki Mule Purpose: – All-purpose Utility Vehicle Special Benefit for PWD: – Allows farmers and ranchers with mobility impairments to travel distances and over rough ground easily 1-19

Arlan Bookwalter (Click picture to play) Video not working? Need captioned video? 1-20

Dale Baerg (Click picture to play) Video not working? Need captioned video? 1-21

Sling Lift for Tractor What potential hazards do you see? 1-22

Truck Ramp What potential hazards do you see? 1-23

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