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Armed to Farm 2.0 – Arkansas
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is now accepting applications from Armed to Farm alumni who want to attend our three-day Armed to Farm 2.0 training in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
About Armed to Farm 2.0
Armed to Farm 2.0 is open to Armed to Farm alumni who are looking for more in-depth and enterprise-specific education on managing a profitable small-scale farm.
Armed to Farm 2.0 will have a more comprehensive curriculum on business planning, financial management, marketing, and scaling-up production. The training is designed for those who are looking to take their farms to the next level. We will tailor hands-on activities at area farms to participants’ needs and will focus on more advanced production, marketing, and entrepreneurship techniques.
Armed to Farm 2.0 is limited to military veterans who have attended an in-person Armed to Farm training. A spouse or farm partner is welcome to attend with the veteran but must submit a separate application.
The application is available HERE and is due by April 26. NCAT will notify selected participants by April 30.
Dates, Location, and Cost
Armed to Farm 2.0 will take place May 20-22, at Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center. Local farms will provide hands-on learning experiences.
The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging, transportation to local farms, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event, but travel reimbursements are available through a partnership with Ranchin’ Vets.
Sponsors
Support for this event is provided by USDA NIFA’s AgVets program.
Questions?
Please contact Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org or 479-442-9824.
Armed to Farm – Kentucky
NCAT is teaming up with The Berry Center, University of Kentucky, and Kentucky State University to host an Armed to Farm training in Frankfort. Veterans who want to attend the week-long training can apply online now.
Armed to Farm trainings include an engaging blend of farm tours, hands-on activities, and interactive classroom instruction. NCAT Sustainable Agriculture specialists will lead the training sessions. Additional contributors will include staff from USDA agencies plus experienced crop and livestock producers.
This training is for veterans in the Southeast/Appalachian regions, with priority given to Kentucky residents. The number of participants will be limited. One spouse or farm partner is welcome to attend with a veteran but must submit a separate application.
The application is available HERE and is due by May 24. Applicants will be notified of their status by May 31.
Dates, Location, and Cost
Armed to Farm will take place June 24-28 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Participants will attend classroom sessions and travel to local farms for hands-on learning experiences.
The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging, transportation to local farms, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event, but travel reimbursements are available through a partnership with Ranchin’ Vets. Information on travel reimbursements will be provided upon acceptance to the training.
Sponsors
NCAT, The Berry Center, University of Kentucky, and Kentucky State University have partnered to host this Armed to Farm. This training is supported by USDA NIFA’s AgVets program.
Questions?
Please contact Mike Lewis at mikel@ncat.org.
Agricultural Conference Scholarships for Veterans
Limited scholarships are available for military veterans in the Southeastern U.S. who would like to attend agricultural conferences.
Appalachian State University’s Frontline to Farm program and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) are partnering to offer the veteran scholarships. NCAT will award scholarships of up to $250 for military veterans who want to learn about sustainable livestock production and farm business at an agricultural conference.
Scholarships will cover registration costs, up to $250, for the following conferences:
- A sustainable agriculture conference identified by the applicant.
Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.
Please note:
Veterans in the Southeastern U.S. who are raising livestock will receive priority.
Veterans who receive a scholarship will be responsible for their own conference registration.
Recipients must submit a conference registration receipt in order to be reimbursed.
For more information on the scholarships, contact Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org.
