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Missouri AgrAbility

Overcome limitations

AgrAbility provides on-site assessments to determine what resources are needed to help achieve your farming goals.

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Adaptive tools

AgrAbility connects you to disability organizations that can assist with obtaining the tools and resources needed to continue farming safely.

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Heroes to Hives

Learn more about this unique program that supports veterans and honey bees.

AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities and their families succeed. The program links MU and Lincoln University extension services with a nonprofit disability organization to provide practical education and on-the-farm assistance that promotes agricultural and rural independence.

Missouri AgrAbility can...

  • help determine if you're eligible for agency services
  • perform a customized, on-site assessment of your farm or ranch
  • recommend effective and safe solutions to help you overcome limitations
  • provide educational resources to support your goals
  • connect you with a peer support network

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administers the AgrAbility Project. If you are interested in AgrAbility services, please contact us at 1-800-995-8503 or email us at [email protected].

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Innovative Small Farmers' Outreach Program - Lincoln University

Created to help the small farmers and ranchers of Missouri, especially those who are socially disadvantaged and underserved, to raise the level of efficiency on their farms while taking good care of the soil, water and the environment.

Opioid Crisis Response

Missouri is facing an epic Opioid Public Health Crisis, impacting the lives of families and communities daily. The Department of Mental Health has grants to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services.

Suicide Prevention: Facts and Resources in Missouri (PDF)

Two-page infographic with suicide prevention facts and resources produced by researchers at Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) for the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH).

Signs and Symptoms of Stress (PDF)

Signs and symptoms of stress and what you can do if you recognize them in yourself or someone you know. Created by the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH).

Rural Opioid Technical Assistance

The purpose of the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance (ROTA) program is to develop and disseminate training and technical assistance for rural communities on addressing opioid issues affecting these communities. The grantees facilitate the ...

Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters

This field manual offers mental health and public health professionals information on disaster preparedness and recovery to assist disaster survivors. It describes survivor reactions, at-risk populations, counseling, referrals, and stress prevention ...

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AgrAbility is funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under sponsored project number 2018-41590-22323.