Special Farming Incentives For Veterans – AG Matters

Veterans can qualify for special incentives to start or continue a farming operation.  Cornell Cooperative Extension Small Farms Program is presenting a workshop called "Armed To Farm," that details the programs available in a variety of farming enterprises.

The week-long Armed to Farm workshop at Houghton College in western New York state from August 2 through August 7.  The workshop is available to New York Veterans at no cost.

The program is available to military veterans in New York state who have recently begun farming (less than 10 years) and who wish to learn more skills, explore sustainable and diverse enterprises, and improve or change their farm business plans.

The workshop includes "classroom and on-farm learning through exercises, discussions, presentations, hands-on skill practice, and tours at host farms in the area."  Farms that will be hosting events include livestock, fruit, vegetable, and dairy operations.

Here are more details on the workshop, registration is required by June 26.  You can register online.

SOURCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension