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Armed to Farm – Florida

NCAT is teaming up with Florida A & M University’s Statewide Small Farm Program to bring the Armed to Farm training to Florida for the first time. 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 FAMU’s Small Farm Program and USDA agencies, plus experienced crop and livestock producers.

This training is for veterans in the Southeast with priority given to Florida 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.

Applications are available HERE and are due by March 1. NCAT will notify selected participants by March 8.

Dates, Location, and Cost

Armed to Farm will take place April 1-5 in Tallahassee, Florida. 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 and FAMU Small Farm Program have partnered to host this Armed to Farm. This training is supported by USDA NIFA’s AgVets program.

Questions?

Please contact Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org.

The application period for this training has ended.

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.

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