Against the Odds: How AgrAbility Helped John Mitchell Farm Again

After a devastating farm accident in 2022, Wisconsin farmer John Mitchell faced the unimaginable, losing his right arm. Unsure if he’d ever return to the land he loved, John found hope and a path forward through AgrAbility of Wisconsin and Easterseals. In this moving video, John shares his journey of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery. With the help of adaptive equipment and personalized support, he’s back doing what he was born to do: farming. “You feel like your life is gone… but Easterseals and AgrAbility—this program is pretty amazing to me because it changed my whole aspect on life.” – John Mitchell Learn how AgrAbility empowers farmers with disabilities to keep working the land, and why programs like this are vital for rural communities. Learn more about AgrAbility of Wisconsin: https://agrability.bse.wisc.edu/ --- At University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, we are working to integrate accessibility into our web, video, and audio content. If you experience accessibility barriers using our web, audio, or video content or would like to request complete captions, alternative languages, or other alternative formats, please contact us at [email protected]. You will receive a response within 3 business days. There’s no added cost to you for these services. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.