Free workshops to support healthy aging in Colorado's ag communities
This winter, Colorado AgrAbility is offering a series of free, informational workshops across the state to help support agricultural communities and connect people with valuable resources related to farm and ranch safety, aging in agriculture, and how to get the most out of your mental engine with stress management techniques.
All are welcome to attend the workshops, but those who will find the workshops most valuable are:
• Farm and ranch operators and their families
• Farm employees and farm support services workers
• Professionals who serve and work with agricultural communities
Workshops will be held in Fort Morgan, Kremmling, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, and Steamboat Springs.
Workshop Dates
- Kremmling | Nov. 2, 2023
Grand County Extension Office: 210 N 11th Street, Kremmling, CO
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (breakfast provided) - Steamboat Springs | Nov. 14, 2023
Routt County Community Room: 135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch provided) - Fort Morgan | Nov. 30, 2023
Gene Dotty Senior Center: 307 Linda St Fort Morgan, CO
1:30 – 4:30 PM (light refreshments will be served) - Pueblo | Jan. 12, 2024
Pueblo County Extension Office: 701 Court St, Suite C, Pueblo, CO
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch provided) - Rocky Ford | Feb. 1, 2024
Otero County Extension Office: 27901 CR 21, Rocky Ford, CO
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch provided)
About Colorado AgrAbility
The Colorado AgrAbility Project provides assistance to Colorado farmers and ranchers engaged in production agriculture - as well as their families - to help them continue to work despite: long-term illness, permanent injuries, aging issues and other physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges. The project is a partnership between Colorado State University Extension and Goodwill Industries of Colorado.
Workshop Topics
James Craig and Ashley Buchanan will introduce you to our new staff as you learn more about the project which is a partnership between Colorado State University Extension and Goodwill Industries of Colorado.
James Craig joined the Colorado AgrAbility Project as a Rural Rehabilitation Specialist and veterans Outreach in December 2014. Mr. Craig, himself a Service Disabled Veteran, regularly works with disabled veterans who are farmers or ranchers as well as those who have little to no experience in agriculture however self-identify as a new or beginning farmer or rancher.
Ashley Buchanan is a Rural Rehabilitation Specialist within the Colorado AgrAbility Project. Prior to joining the Project, Ashley worked with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as both a rehabilitation counselor and business outreach specialist. She was a special education teacher within elementary, middle, and high schools in rural areas of Colorado.
CSU regional behavioral health specialists will lead this discussion on how to get the most miles out of your mental engine with stress management and wellness techniques that promote healthy aging.
Learn how to enhance your safety and independence with the support of AgrAbility.
To learn more and register visit: agrability.colostate.edu/events