{"id":9051,"date":"2024-11-19T11:04:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?page_id=9051"},"modified":"2024-11-19T11:22:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:22:07","slug":"checklist-vets-who-are-farming-or-want-to","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/network-connections\/veteran-resources\/checklist-vets-who-are-farming-or-want-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Veterans Who are Farming (or Want to Farm)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a farmer (or if you want to be a farmer), you ought to become familiar with these informational resources\/agencies\/organizations in your state. A downloadable PDF is available below<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/h3>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Identify the UMaine Extension agriculturist in your county and arrange a meeting. Extension staff include professionals, educators, and specialists.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Visit the Beginning Farmer Resource Network website in your state to view information and all of the agencies that assist new farmers.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] If you have a physical or cognitive disability (or limitation), consider connecting with the AgrAbility program in your state or the National AgrAbility Program<\/a>. Not all states have such programs.<\/p>\n

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[\u00a0 \u00a0] USDA Veteran Initiatives<\/a><\/h3>\n
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[\u00a0 \u00a0] USDA Service Center for your county (map)<\/h3>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0]\u00a0Farm Service Agency (FSA)<\/a> for $ loans
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)<\/a> to learn about their programs for farmers and landowners<\/p>\n

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[\u00a0 \u00a0] Farm Credit<\/a> for $ agricultural loans<\/h3>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] State Department of Agriculture \u2013 Search for your state or contact the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture<\/a>. They could provide the contact for your state. Your state department of agriculture likely has offices that address the following aspects of agriculture.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Licensing and Regulations
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Bureaus and Programs
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0]\u00a0Marketing
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Business and Technical Assistance
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Pesticide Use and Certification – Board of Pesticides Control<\/p>\n

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[\u00a0 \u00a0] Farmer Veteran Coalition<\/a> \u2013 You can join FVC and be kept informed of their programs and services. There is no fee to join.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Identify other farmer veterans groups in your state and strengthen your network.<\/p>\n

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To Do:<\/h4>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Assemble a list of questions you may have about farming.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Identify the Extension agriculturist in your county.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Contact that Extension staff member and request a farm visit.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Ask about Extension mailing lists that fit your locale or interests.<\/p>\n

Mark the farm enterprise type(s) in which you are interested:<\/p>\n

__beef __dairy __bees __goat __poultry __rabbit __sheep __swine
\n__berries\/small fruit __tree fruit __vegetables __nuts __grain __herbs __flowers __hemp __hay __maple __hops __Christmas trees __forestry __other ________________________<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Checklist for Veterans Who Want to Find Farm Employment<\/h3>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Make a list of the skills and knowledge you want to learn.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Think about what type of farm you want to work on.<\/p>\n

__beef __dairy __bees __goat __poultry __rabbit __sheep __swine
\n__berries\/small fruit __tree fruit __vegetables __nuts __grain __herbs __flowers __hemp __hay __maple __hops __Christmas trees __forestry __other ________________________<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Contact Extension in your county.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Ask to speak with the staff member who is the agriculturist.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Develop a short list of questions you may have about farm work.
\n[\u00a0 \u00a0] Ask the Extension staff person for help in answering your questions about farm work.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Determine if you want to full-time, part-time, or seasonal work.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] If you have a physical or cognitive disability (or limitation), consider contacting Extension\u2019s AgrAbility program. Not all states have AgrAbility programs. Visit the National AgrAbility Project website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] If you want to identify farms for possible employment in your locale, consider searching the internet.<\/p>\n

[\u00a0 \u00a0] Connect with your local Vet Center, visit the Find Locations page<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n

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Download: Checklist for Veterans Who are Farming (or Want to Farm) (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>\u2013 Page and PDF, Revised November 16, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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