Ability Agriculture
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<p>When you picture a farmer in your mind’s eye, maybe a certain image comes up each time. My guest today has made it her mission to change perceptions around people with a disability in the industry. She developed an online platform to raise awareness of and provide opportunities for people living with disabilities. It’s a cause close to her heart after a devastating accident in her own family. Founder of Ability Agriculture Josie Clarke is today’s guest. We discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Josie grew up on a farm and shares her favourite aspect of the property.</li> <li>She is an agronomist, researcher and is a PhD Candidate in gene editing for crop improvement.</li> <li>Josie’s father became a paraplegic when she was young. Josie shares how this experience shaped her to become a disability advocate.</li> <li>Josie’s passion comes from a desire to change the stereotypes surrounding agriculture and disabilities.</li> <li>The Ability Agriculture program.</li> <li>Some of the adaptations or support systems Josie has seen implemented over the last 20 years.</li> <li>Josie explains the areas in which we can improve; mental health, social support and mental disabilities.</li> <li>Her work lead to being named the 2022 NSW/ACT AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Winner and, where she plans to focus her winnings.</li> <li>What Josie loves most about rural life.</li> <li>The most unexpected thing to happen while working in this space.</li> <li>Common misconceptions about disabilities in agriculture.</li> <li>The ultimate dream for the future of Ability Agriculture.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.</p> <p> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://angieasimus.com/">Angie Asimus</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angieasimus/">Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://farmers.org.au/">Partnered with Australian Farmers </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/a