Picture: Marty Holman’s mother Peggy Garrett and Elixis Fernandez work a field on Holman’s Harvest Farm, in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, February 25, 2021. Holman raises chickens, cattle, vegetable, and tropical fruit on his 15 acres. USDA/FPAC photo by Preston Keres
Register for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community.
Each week we will cover different topics, including:
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024: USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison overview, Boots to Business, and Veteran Business Outreach Center
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Veterans Administration loans, Rural Development loans
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024: Urban Agriculture, USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Natural Resources Conservation Service programs
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Farm Service Agency loans and programs, Risk Management Agency programs
All sessions will be held 10:00 a.m. to Noon PST.
You only need to register once for all five webinars. It’s highly recommended to attend all five webinars.
Register Here