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January 2020
Veteran Needs Brainstorming Workshop
Veteran Needs Brainstorming Workshop
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NCAT Armed to Farm Training
FREE week-long sustainable agriculture training for military veterans!
(Not affiliated with At-Ease Farming or AMRC RV&D)
May 2020
Veteran Farmers Conference (POSTPONED)
*POSTPONED due to COVID-19 The Annual Veteran Farmers Conference is a free one-day event to educate and train veteran farmers in three key areas: 1) therapeutic farming to address PTSD 2) financial and technical assistance programs for small farmers 3) sustainable small farming techniques and practices Join us to network with other local veterans, hear from veterans, farmers, educators, and farm program representatives, and learn hands-on farm techniques and practices during the Farm and Greenhouse Tour. Time: May 16th, 2020 (Armed…
Find out more »June 2020
Ranch to Table Workshop with Navy Veteran and Rancher Greg Anderson
Join us on June 16th from 6pm-8pm at Sullivan Creek Ranch in Vinemont, Alabama to learn more about cattle management, the Ranch to Table movement, and natural pastured beef. Navy Veteran and Rancher Greg Anderson will talk about his ranching operation, veteran farm assistance programs will be discussed with program representatives, and time will be allotted for Q&A's. An Akaushi Burger dinner will be provided. COVID-19 safety precautions include: open-air event, social distancing, provision of masks and gloves, and a…
Find out more »Farm Tour Featuring Veteran Farm Assistance Projects with Army Veteran and Farmer Gregg DeBoer
Join us on Saturday, June 20th from 9am to 12pm, for a tour on Gregg DeBoer's farm in Arab, Alabama as he showcases multiple farm projects funded by USDA and other veteran assistance programs. These projects are available to farmers through loans and grants of federal and non-profit programs. Learn how you can take advantage of these programs to improve your farm, speak directly to program representatives including Farm Service agents, NRCS agents, and non-profit program representatives, and network with…
Find out more »August 2020
Farmer Workshop with Army Veteran and Farmer Chris Loftin
Raising Lambs, Chickens, and Bees: Diversifying Farm Revenue Other topics include: Ruminant Health USDA Small Farmer Programs Veteran Assistance Programs RSVP by clicking here!
Find out more »September 2020
Managing Farm and Land for Wildlife
FREE EVENT: State Wildlife Biologist Matthew Brock discusses land management practices for wildlife. Topics include managing for deer, turkey, and other game; wildlife openings; prescribed burning; planting plots for wildlife; USDA programs and more. Join us at Arab City Park. Dinner is provided. Registration is required! Register by clicking link below! https://www.cognitoforms.com/AlabamasMountainsRiversAndValleysRCD/ManagingFarmAndLandForWildlife
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