Tuesday, May 29, 7 pm EST. Farming for Life: Using body mechanics & other tools to do what you love longer. Taking care of your body can ensure a future of doing what you love—farming, gardening, or simply living. In this webinar, Ann Adams & Liz Brensinger, from Green Heron tools, share secrets from the field of body mechanics -- how to minimize injuries & pain by how you move, lift & shovel—as well as explore the ergonomics of tools andhow to choose the right ones for you, answer your questions, & offer exercises to help you stay healthy, longer. Ann Adams & Liz Brensinger were organic market growers for 15+ years and have been avid gardeners even longer. With backgrounds in nursing & public health, they co-own Green Heron Tools, the first company in the world dedicated to scientifically designing agricultural tools for women.  Find out more and join the webinar on the Vermont New Farmer Project website-- http://www.uvm.edu/newfarmer.
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