Purpose: the purpose of the NM AgrAbility project is to support success in agriculture for people with disabilities and improve quality of life through participation in agricultural production.
How: 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.
Learn & Listen: to learn more about what AgrAbility exactly is and does, listen to this 20 min Podcast.
In New Mexico: the New Mexico AgrAbility Project is a partnership of New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension, New Mexico Technology Assistance Program, Mandy's Farm, and the University of New Mexico-Occupational Therapy Graduate Program.
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.
Primary Contact for Producer Services and Referral:
Producer inquiry phone: 1 (855) AGRABLE (247-2253)*
Producer inquiry email: NMagrability@gmail.com
Link to more information regarding Project Services
Primary Contact for Program Information:
Julie LaJeunesse, Program Manager NM AgrAbility Project
Program inquiry phone: 505-948-0683
Program Inquiry e-mail: AgJulie@nmsu.edu
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