Armed to Farm Training for Veterans

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Taylor in Beginning Farmers, Farming, Farming Resources, Training Programs, Veterans // 0 Comments

Armed to Farm Training for Veterans Interested in Farming Set for Arkansas

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is now accepting applications from military veterans who want to attend our week-long Armed to Farm (ATF) Training. ATF gives veterans and their spouses an opportunity to seesustainable, profitable small-scale farming enterprises and examine farming as a viable career.

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.

NCAT Sustainable Agriculture specialists will teach the training sessions. Additional contributors will include staff from USDA Agencies, plus experienced crop and livestock producers.

Applications are available at https://www.ncat.org/armed-to-farm-events/#ATF_FAY_16

Dates, Location, and Cost

Armed to Farm is scheduled for June 6-10, 2016 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.Participants will attend classroom sessions on the University of Arkansas campus. Hands-on instruction will take place at several area farms.

The number of participants will be limited. Applications are due April 29, and selected participants will be notified no later than May 6. Spouses are encouraged to apply as well because running a farm will impact their lives even if they are not directly involved.

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.