201: From The Battlefield to The Farm: Resources For Veterans
September 11, 2023
Today’s episode is to help honor our veterans and provide resources to help them transition from the battlefield to the farm. We've got the Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison from the USDA, sharing his expertise on various support programs for veterans and their spouses who are eager to step into farming or ranching. We cover a wide array of topics from financial assistance, technical support, risk management programs, employment opportunities, and other resources available to veterans. All this and more are packed in an episode that will transform a veteran’s life through agriculture.
Episode 201 Highlights ✨
00:49 Let’s get to know Monshi Ram Ramdass <<
03:11 USDA Assistance for Veterans in Agriculture
04:27 Get Started! à The USDA Detailed Assistance Guide
05:28 The MVAL role in helping veterans and veteran spouses <
06:20 Connecting veterans with paid apprenticeship programs
08:04 Hiring an active duty military spouse
09:24 On the USDA Farm Service Agency …
11:12 The beginning farmer and rancher development program
13:07 Resources and Assistance for Veterans
15:16 Knowing the risks of a beginning farmer
16:51 Some more additional resources here <<
17:37 A partnership with USDA and SCORE
18:17 Or reach out to Monshi HERE!
19:33 Supporting Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
20:44 For other resources à the USDA detailed assistance guide!
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