Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be tough, especially for veterans coping with PTSD or other effects of deployment. Many are drawn to farming for its sense of purpose, independence, and community.
Because more than 1 million farmers are now older than 65, training new farmers to enter the agriculture sector is critical for the future of our food system. Military veterans are answering the call. But beginning farmers need help to succeed. At last count, more than 70,300 military veterans have been farming or ranching for less than 10 years. We help beginning farmer veterans thrive and stay in farming by providing veteran-specific sustainable agriculture training programs and long term support and technical assistance.
