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Armed to Farm

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The purpose of Armed to Farm (ATF) is to provide veterans and their spouses an opportunity to see sustainable, profitable small-scale farming enterprises. Veterans will examine farming as a viable career and will learn about the capital, labor, and risks involved in farming, as well as the return on investment that is realistically possible.

ATF will be a dynamic blend of farm tours and hands-on experience with classroom instruction. Participants will learn about business planning, budgeting, recordkeeping, marketing, livestock production, fruit and vegetable production, and more. Participants will leave the training with a strong foundation in the basic principles of operating a sustainable farming enterprise.

If you'd like to submit your registration(s) via traditional mail, please download and fill out the
PDF icon PDF Registration form
and send it along to:
NCAT "Armed to Farm" Training
PO Box 3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Fax: 479-442-9842
E-mail: margoh@ncat.org

Please return your completed registration form in by May 10, 2013!

NCAT Sustainable Agriculture specialists will teach the training sessions. Additional contributors will include staff from the University of Arkansas, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and USDA Agricultural Research Service, plus experienced crop and livestock producers.

Armed to Farm is scheduled for June 17-22, 2013 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Hands-on instruction will take place at several area farms.

The number of participants will be limited. Applications are due May 10. Selected participants will be notified no later than May 17.

The event will be free for participants, and lodging and meals will be provided. Veterans selected to attend will be responsible for travel costs to and from the event.

Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF & OIF) veterans and their spouses will receive first priority. National Guardsmen/women and Reservists are also encouraged to apply. Secondary focus will be on all other veterans. Spouses are encouraged to attend, not only if they are interested, but because running a farm will impact their lives even if they are not directly involved.

Armed to Farm is organized and hosted by the National Center for Appropriate Technology. Financial support comes from NCAT's ATTRA project; USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program; and USDA Risk Management Agency.

Please note:

  • Attendees are responsible for their travel to and from the event. Please let us know if travel cost is an issue.
  • Registration is limited and NCAT reserves the right to select those people it deems would benefit most by this event.

For more information, please contact Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org or (479) 442-9824.

Want to help us get the word out? PDF flyers are available for download and distribution! Thank You!


To register, please fill and submit the form below.

(Note: Please submit a separate registration form for each family member or farm partner attending.)

 
 

Are you a military veteran?
  Yes
No

Do you have a DD214 or are you currently in the Reserves or National Guard?
  Yes
No

Which branch?
 
Army Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard


Were you awarded a Service Connected Disability or Line of Duty (LOD)
from injuries or wounds incurred while serving in the military?
  Yes
No


Are you currently farming?
  Yes
No






If chosen to participate in this event, I am able to commit to attending all
training sessions for the week of June 17-22, 2013.
  Yes
No

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