# 'Agricultural specialisterne': rural employment revolution for those with Autism

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In [yesterday’s post](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/agricultural-specialisterne-rural-employment-revolution-for-those-with-autism/50615/389), I mentioned _POAC (Parents of Autistic Children)_ fishing events.

_The Fisherman’s Conservation Association (FCA)_ is another organisation that uses fishing as a force for good. The nonprofit has a ‘Hooked For A Lifetime’ fishing program, teaching Autistic kids as well as children from underserved communities that fishing can be a great way to have fun. Not only does the program teach children where, when and how to fish, but it also sends them home with all the materials and equipment they need to continue enjoying what they were taught and exposed to at the program. Each child who attends a ‘Hooked For A Lifetime’ event receives a rod, reel and tackle box with tackle and ‘How To’ guide. The _FCA_ believes that by getting kids ‘Hooked on Fishing’, they are establishing a generation of future stewards of the resource…

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> …FCA Autism Awareness Fishing Event (Richmond County)
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> On September 17, 2011, [New York State Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs)] Alan Brassard and Matthew Nichols attended the Fisherman’s Conservation Association’s Autistic Children’s “Hooked for a Lifetime” fishing event held at Ocean Breeze pier in Staten Island. The event was an overwhelming success as the (FCA) along with help from the Staten Island Borough President’s office and Mike’s Bait and Tackle Shop, helped approximately 25 children with autism enjoy a fun day of fishing. The ECOs were able to donate $250 dollars from NYCOA (New York State Conservation Officers Association) to the FCA to help support the event and future events. ECOs Brassard and Nichols also fielded questions about current fishing regulations and also informed the attendees about the job duties of an [ECO]. The children enjoyed seeing the “guys in green” at the event…

Here are photos from the above-mentioned event: [2011.09.17 - FCA Hooked For A Lifetime Event - Images | Marino Photography](http://danmarinophoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/2011-09-17-FCA-Hooked-For-A-Lifetime-Event/G0000l290vvnBQXE/C0000tGpCCXY5_.Q)

(sources: [FCA Manhattan Cup | Fishermans Conservation Association](http://manhattancup.com/about-fca/); [http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/community/MRAC/DEC\_MLER/MEUReportOctober2011.pdf](http://www.somas.stonybrook.edu/community/MRAC/DEC_MLER/MEUReportOctober2011.pdf))

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