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Montezuma County SAFE program shows promise but struggles to reach more producers
Summary
Montezuma County SAFE coalition presented its "Cattle, Crops & Coffee" outreach pilot and survey findings showing financial pressures, weather and isolation as top stressors; presenters emphasized rotating locations, casual meetups and partnerships (CSU Extension, Farm Bureau, FFA) to increase turnout.
Montezuma County coordinators presented the "Cattle, Crops & Coffee" pilot to the Ag Behavioral Health Working Group as a way to build connection and reduce stigma among farmers and ranchers.
Niana Phillips, the county CNC coordinator, said the pilot used casual, locally held meetups to engage agricultural producers. "We wanted to make it very casual, let them know why we're here, that we just wanted to dedicate this time to them and just offer free…
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