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HELPING RURAL COLORADOANS MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT

Supporting Colorado’s Farmers & Ranchers

At Goodwill of Colorado, we are committed to empowering farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers across the state—no matter their background or the challenges they face. Through two key programs, Colorado AgrAbility and FarmAble, we provide resources, training, and hands-on support to help agricultural workers stay independent, grow their operations, and access vital services. Click the “View Calendar” link below to see our Winter Workshop schedule.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Programs

Colorado AgrAbility Program: 

Helping farmers and ranchers with disabilities, injuries, or chronic health conditions stay independent and productive. Funded in part by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), AgrAbility helps agricultural workers adapt, remain, or return to work through education, resources, and hands-on assistance.

 

How we help: 

  • On-site farm and ranch visits to assess and improve accessibility and safety
  • Recommendations for adaptive equipment & home modifications for working with physical challenges
  • Workshops & education for farmers, ranchers, and family members with disabilities
  • Resource referrals

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FarmAble Program: 

Goodwill of Colorado’s FarmAble Program provides practical business planning education and individualized technical assistance to beginning farmers, veteran farmers, and farmers facing barriers across Colorado. FarmAble is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program. The program helps producers move from idea to action through structured education, one-on-one support, and practical guidance in planning, operations, market strategy, and funding readiness.

How We Help:

  • Assist participants with owning and operating successful farms and ranches
  • Workshops & training to help make their farming endeavor more self sufficient 
  • Tailored programs for veterans to learn necessary skills to increase agricultural profitability
  • USDA program navigation for loans, grants, and agricultural resources

Focused Support:

  • Rural Communities – Serving 58 counties to provide training, tools, and funding
  • Veteran Farmers – Helping Colorado’s 8,100 veterans navigate agricultural opportunities
  • Step-by-Step Support — assisting producers who may need help understanding available resources, and making realistic operational and financial decisions

Want to learn more about FarmAble?

Call us at 303.551.2296 or email Maddi Hughes at mhughes@goodwillcolorado.org