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The Shows (Feature 1125.110)
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FaRM Program
Broadcast 08/26/01 In 1979, Just 2 years after Max Rodemeyer got married and bought a farm, he began sensing some numbness in his hands and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. His illness has been progressing slowly but Max found that recently he needed even more help than his family could provide. Through another farmer near his home, Max heard about the FaRM, Farm Family Rehabilitation Management, Program which is part of Easter Seals and has been helping farmers with disabilities stay in their chosen field since 1986. Tracy Keninger is the director of the FaRM Program and works closely with farmers to assess their individual needs, find funding through other agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation and develop devices to physically help the farmer. Some of Max's modifications include lower steps on his tractor, a seed vacuum to load his planter, a device to automatically hook up trailers and an all-terrain vehicle to help him get around the farm. There are now 1,000 farmers who have been helped by the program and this has created a support group of sorts which helps farmers with the emotional side of having a disability.
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