Western Region Agricultural
Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP)
National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils
RC&D Councils are 501(c)3 non-for-profit corporations. They are not governmental entities, so the typical policies and constraints of local, state, and federal government programs do not limit the types of issues they address or the means they use. Within their respective areas (typically covering 5-8 counties), RC&D Councils have a high degree of independence to carry out activities that will achieve their most important goals. RC&D Council volunteers are leaders and community stakeholders involved in multiple roles in local government, school boards, churches, and other civic activities. At RC&D Council meetings, they draw from their professional expertise and community connections to determine the needs of their RC&D Council areas, address those needs, and make their communities better places to live, work, and play. Nationwide, over 25,000 volunteers serve on local RC&D Councils. Our programs involve: Youth Engagement Underserved and Beginning Farmers Engagement Farm Bill outreach Urban Ag Initiatives Veteran Farmers Engagement Rural Economic Development Human Resource Development
Service areas: National
Go to Website | Phone: 888.487.6127
Core Services: Conservation Programs, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for BIPOC Farmers, Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers, Resources for Veteran Farmers, Resources for Women Farmers
General Services: Activism & Organizing, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
CAAMHP (Colorado Farm Bureau Foundation)
We provide culturally aware behavioral health services to the broad agrarian and rural communities in Colorado. Specific services include vouchers for counseling with licensed behavioral health therapists (including some specializing in adolescent care, gender and sexuality, addiction recovery, and marriage and family therapy among others). We also have an Adolescent Addiction Support Workshop to provide education to parents and other caregivers of adolescents experiencing addiction.
Service areas: Colorado
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Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Disaster Relief/Resilience, Farm Stress, Resources for BIPOC Farmers, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers, Resources for LGBTQIA Farmers, Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers, Resources for Veteran Farmers, Resources for Women Farmers, Substance Use Support
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California AgrAbility
California AgrAbility is part of a nationwide USDA program that began through the 1990 Farm Bill. This project helps to link farmers, agricultural workers and ranchers with disabilities to vital assistance services through referrals. All callers are encouraged to continue working in agriculture. Staff provides callers with farm site assessment, information for equipment modifications, job restructuring, healthcare and rehabilitation.
Service areas: California
Go to Website | Phone: 800.477.6129
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Resources for Farmers with Disabilities, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers, Resources for Veteran Farmers
General Services: Resources for Beginning Farmers
Farmer-Veteran Coalition (FVC)
Our mission is to “mobilize veterans to feed America”. FVC works with military veterans and active-duty military personnel who are interested in pursuing careers in farming or ranching. We work to match those who want to farm with mentors, and work with many partners across the country. We sponsor educational farming workshops and help veterans looking for farm employment or apprentice opportunities. We run a small grants project for a limited number of veterans, primarily targeting combat disabled veterans. We support women veterans and disabled veterans.
Service areas: California, National
Go to Website | Phone: 530.756.1395
Core Services: Financial & Business Planning, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for Farmers with Disabilities, Resources for Veteran Farmers
General Services: Crisis Assistance, Direct Marketing Assistance, Farm Land Access & Succession Planning, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Institutional & Wholesale Markets, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support
AgrAbility Project Wyoming
Wyoming AgrAbility is part of a national program administered through the United States Department of Agriculture, focused on promoting independence for members of the agricultural community who have disabilities resulting from injury, illness, aging, or other causes.
Service areas: Wyoming
Go to Website | Phone: 1-888-989-9463.
Core Services: Crisis Assistance, Resources for Farmers with Disabilities, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers, Resources for Veteran Farmers
General Services: Resources for Beginning Farmers
WSDA Food Safety & Consumer Services Division
“The Food Safety & Consumer Services Division serves consumers and stakeholders in the state of Washington by assuring the availability, safety, and integrity of the state’s human and animal food supply.”
Service areas: Washington
Go to Website | Phone: 360/902-1834
Core Services: Conservation Programs, Direct Marketing Assistance, Farm Land Access & Succession Planning, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Institutional & Wholesale Markets, Legal Help & Mediation Services, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for BIPOC Farmers, Resources for Farmers with Disabilities, Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers, Resources for Veteran Farmers
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Vets on the Farm (Spokane Conservation District)
“Vets on the Farm is designed for Veterans seeking a new mission and a way to transition back into civilian life through careers in agriculture, farming, ranching or other conservation based industries. Our mission is to provide resources and opportunities for education, partnership, and employment to help reach that goal.”
Service areas: Washington
Go to Website | Phone: 509-535-7274, ext. 213
Core Services: Conservation Programs, Farm Land Access & Succession Planning, Financial & Business Planning, Funding Opportunities for Farmers, Institutional & Wholesale Markets, Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support, Resources for Beginning Farmers, Resources for Veteran 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.