With an enduring commitment to support the well-being of those in agriculture, Colorado is set to host its inaugural Agricultural Behavioral Health Summit. This landmark event, taking place November 13-14 in Monte Vista, aims to bridge gaps in behavioral health resources for agricultural and rural communities.
Please join Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration for the first annual Agricultural Behavioral Health Care Summit.
On November 10th, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) will open the first round of applications for the Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit (ASTC), a first-of-its-kind program established through House Bill 24-1249.
In order to accomplish the goals of SB24-055, the members of the Agricultural Behavioral Health Work Group have formed sub-committees: Best Practices, Gaps and Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement. These groups will meet separately from the whole work group, this group will meet to compile data on behavioral health (BH) outcomes in CO agricultural populations, identify assets and gaps in improving outcomes, and identify potential policies to address barriers.
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has convened the first Ag Behavioral Work Group Meeting to kick off the partnership between CDA, the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) that will help improve access to mental and behavioral health resources in rural communities across Colorado. The Ag Behavioral Health Work Group met on December 9 and their next meeting is scheduled for January 28 at 1 pm online.
