The Colorado State University AgrAbility Project is hosting a winter workshop in Kremmling on Nov. 2. The project offers a series of free, informational workshops across the state to support agricultural communities. The workshops connect people with valuable resources related to aging in agriculture, farm and ranch safety, and how to improve mental health.

The Kremmling workshop will take place at the Grand County Extension Office from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast will be provided. All are welcome to attend the workshops, but those who will find the workshops most valuable are farm and ranch operators, employees and their families; farm support services workers; professionals who work with agricultural communities; and health professionals.

Winter Workshop topics

James Craig and Ashley Buchanan will introduce attendees to the project’s new staff. Attendees will learn more about AgriAbilitiy, which is a partnership between Colorado State University Extension and Goodwill Industries of Colorado.

Regional Behavioral Health Specialists will lead a discussion on how to get the most miles out of your mental engine with stress management and wellness techniques that promote healthy aging. 

Attendees can also learn how to enhance their safety and independence as they get older with the support of AgrAbility.

About the Colorado AgrAbility Project

The program is funded in part by a grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It receives additional support from the Behavioral Health Recovery Act, providing information, education and services to farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers and their families, including those with disabilities, illnesses or behavioral health needs. This unique collaboration promotes independence in production agriculture by helping workers find the help they need to begin, remain or regain employment on their farm or ranch.