By Abby Leeds | Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE — Indiana AgrAbility, hosted at Purdue University, will share agriculture opportunities and resources for military veterans during a Veteran Farmer Workshop and Indiana AgVets update this summer. Veterans interested in, or already involved with, agriculture are encouraged to join to learn, network and enjoy time with fellow veterans.
On July 15, from noon to 4 p.m. CDT, Purdue Extension educators from Vanderburgh and Posey counties and the Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation will host the event at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 East Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville. Participants are also invited to attend the Soil and Water Conservation District of Southwest Indiana conservation cookout immediately following the workshop at the same location.
Topics covered at the July 15 event will be:
- Indiana Grown and Homegrown by Heroes.
- Purdue Extension resources for veteran and beginning farmers.
- Direct marketing and agritourism opportunities.
- USDA programs for farmer veterans (FSA, NRCS).
- AgrAbility, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Indiana AgVets updates.
The workshop is free, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required for all participants. Spouses and significant others are welcome. Contact Edward Sheldon at [email protected] for any questions regarding the events.
Evansville registration can be completed here.
SWCD Conservation cookout registration can be completed here.