Western Region Agricultural
Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP)
National Young Farmers Coalition
“The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture.
We change policy, build networks, and provide business services to ensure all young farmers have the chance to succeed.”
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: (518) 643-3564
Core Services: Activism & Organizing, Conservation Programs, Crisis Assistance, Direct Marketing Assistance, Disaster Relief/Resilience, Farm Stress, Financial & Business Planning, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Resources for Beginning Farmers
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National AgrAbility Project (NAP)
“The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America. For this target audience, “success” may be defined by many parameters, including: gainful employment in production agriculture or a related occupation; access to appropriate assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities; evidence-based information related to the treatment and rehabilitation of disabling conditions; and targeted support for family caregivers of AgrAbility customers. […] Develops service capacity through innovative educational programs designed to advance individual capabilities, adapt new technologies, and deliver program content through appropriate educational venues
Encourages networking to facilitate information sharing, the provision of services, and funding from individuals or organizations not employed by AgrAbility
Provides direct services to agricultural workers through individual consultations and other means”
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: 1-800-825-4264
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Farm Stress, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Industrial Ag Issues, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for BIPOC Farmers, Resources for Farmers with Disabilities, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
General Services: Resources for Veteran Farmers
New Mexico State University Extension AgrAbility
“The New Mexico AgrAbility Project is a partnership of New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension, New Mexico Technology Assistance Program, Mandy’s Farm (501 (c)(3) nonprofit disability organization) and the University of New Mexico-Occupational Therapy Graduate Program.
AgrAbility is a grant program of the United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture to assist farmers, food growers, and farm family members who have been impacted by a disability, chronic health issue, or aging issue that is limiting participation in production agriculture.
The New Mexico AgrAbility Project serves every New Mexico county with on the farm technical assistance, educational information, referral to resources, and networking activities to build value for New Mexico’s agricultural community.”
Service areas: New Mexico
Go to Website | Phone: (575) 646-3006
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Industrial Ag Issues, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for BIPOC Farmers, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
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Oregon Dairy Farmers Association
Work to create fair results for dairy farmers, address industry issues, collaborate with OSU in research, and support youth activities.
Service areas: Oregon
Go to Website | Phone: 971.599.5269
Core Services: Activism & Organizing, Conservation Programs, Financial & Business Planning, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support
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University of Alaska Fairbanks AgrAbility
“The AK AgrAbility program is managed by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service and is funded nationally through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the program is to help bring awareness, education, technical on-site assessments and resources to help Alaskans working in an agricultural industry such as farming, fishing, or timber who may have a barrier that limits their independence.”
Service areas: Alaska
Go to Website | Phone: 907-786-6330
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Industrial Ag Issues, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for BIPOC Farmers, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
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ARIZONA NRCS STATE OFFICE
Natural Resources Conservation Arizona State Office
Service areas: Arizona
Go to Website | Phone: 602.280.8801
Core Services: Conservation Programs, Funding Opportunities for Farmers
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Arizona State Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Farm Service agency employees can answer any question you may have on any of our programs from Farm Loans, Direct and Counter Cyclical Program, Livestock and Dairy Programs to Disaster Programs.
Service areas: Arizona
Go to Website | Phone: 602.285.6300
Core Services: Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Resources for Beginning Farmers
General Services: Conservation Programs, Crisis Assistance, Financial & Business Planning
IDAHO NRCS STATE OFFICE
Natural Resources Conservation Service Idaho State Office
Service areas: Idaho
Go to Website | Phone: 208.378.5700
Core Services: Conservation Programs, Funding Opportunities for Farmers
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Colorado Agricultural Development Authority
Provides tax exempt bonds to assist beginning farmers in the purchase of land and new equipment.
Service areas: Colorado
Go to Website | Phone: 303.815.9543
Core Services: Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Resources for Beginning Farmers
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COLORADO NRCS STATE OFFICE
Natural Resources Conservation Service Colorado State Office
Service areas: Colorado
Go to Website | Phone: 720.544.2810
Core Services: Conservation Programs, Funding Opportunities for Farmers
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The Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program is supported by the USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, under agreement number: 2020-70028-32731 proposal number: 2020-07631
The Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program is an equal access/equal opportunity program.