Did you know there are a number of programs available for beginning farming training available to Veterans?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:58:46 -0400

I came across this while doing unrelated research today and thought I would share it. There are programs available throughout the United States which will help Veterans gain the skills they need to get into farming and to improve their knowledge about it. http://www.beginningfarmers.org/beginning-farmer-training-programs/military-veteran-farmer-training/

Military Veteran Farmer Training - Beginning Farmers

This page provides information about beginning farmer training programs specifically targeted toward military veterans. Our Farming Organization of the Year Award for 2010 went to the Farmer-Veteran Coalition (see http://beginningfarmers.org/farming-organization-of-the-year-farmer-veteran-coalition/). In a recent issue of the New York Times, there was a great article featuring the work of this organization as well as Archi’s Acres which is...

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Sep 2 at 2015 3:59 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:59:55 -0400

Not at my age there isn't! lol Thanks for the share. I am sure that someone can use it.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 2 at 2015 4:02 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:02:56 -0400

Great post! I fancy myself as a novice farmer. I'm looking into this

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Sep 2 at 2015 4:03 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:03:03 -0400

While the smaller farmer is being forced out of business to the large corporate farms, someone is trying lure Veterans into starting a family farm? I think I need to start a program directed at trying to get GI Bill money too.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 2 at 2015 4:04 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:04:54 -0400

Let's hope they keep the standards the same for all.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 2 at 2015 4:06 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:06:33 -0400

Thanks for sharing!

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Sep 2 at 2015 4:17 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:17:36 -0400

Nice post,probably not feasible for the area i live in.The smallest farmer i know here farms over 8,000 acres.

Response by MSG Michael Caldwell made Sep 2 at 2015 4:19 PM

MSG Michael Caldwell — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:19:46 -0400

Thank you

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 5:06 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:06:18 -0400

SSgt Alex Robinson MSG Michael Caldwell Sgt David G Duchesneau Don't forget about your local Extension Office as a resource.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 5:07 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:07:48 -0400

Just little farmland big enough to be commercially viable.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Sep 2 at 2015 5:47 PM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:47:53 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member My granddad was a farmer, my dad was a farmer and builder, we need great farmers, we can never have enough food.
Of course granddad always said, 'do you know how to become a millionaire farmer?'
I said 'No'
He said 'start farming when you have ten million dollars'
So guess he did not do it for the money. :)

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Sep 2 at 2015 5:49 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:49:00 -0400

I actually knew this, when I was installing copiers in the FDA offices in NY State they had literature about this.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 2 at 2015 6:21 PM

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Response by CW5 John M. made Feb 19 at 2018 9:50 AM

CW5 John M. — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:50:45 -0500

Great post! This is right down my alley, and something I’ve been pursuing recently.