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USDA Supports America’s Heroes
Preparedness and defense are critical to America’s food and agriculture sectors and to sustaining and growing rural America. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to military veterans across the country to fill the roles that keep America’s food supply safe and secure, preserve and strengthen rural communities, and restore and conserve the environment.
USDA wants to ensure that veterans looking to return home, or start a new career on a farm or in a rural community have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.
The Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison (MVAL) helps veterans explore ways to launch successful careers in agriculture by:
- Coordinating with the USDA Human Resources Office to help veterans and their spouses find employment at USDA agencies.
- Connecting veterans with paid apprenticeships through USDA and the Department of Labor.
- Connecting veterans to nonprofit and other partners who can provide veterans with training and hands-on experience in agriculture.
- Working with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs help veterans to gain valuable civilian work experience through non-paid internships with USDA agencies.
- Sharing information about more than 40 loan, grant and technical assistance programs.
Connecticut Veteran Grown
Connecticut Veteran Grown is a three-year program designed to give the state’s Farmer Veterans marketing assistance and resources to help them succeed. The program is funded through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration and administered by Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development (CT RC&D).
CT RC&D is a nonprofit that has supported the state’s farming community since 1968 through a variety of environmental and agricultural programs. Together with the Connecticut Farmer Veteran Coalition, they are creating a CT Veteran Farmer Resource Hub, developing a CT Veteran Grown marketing campaign, and serving Veteran farmers across Connecticut with technical help and marketing assistance.
Armed to Farm
Armed to Farm has supported more than 1,000 veterans with hands-on and classroom learning opportunities for sustainable agriculture since launching in 2013. Farmer veterans learn how to run a successful business and market their products, how to access USDA resources, set business goals, and develop meaningful mentorships with seasoned farmers.
Farmer veterans who complete a training series stay connected to their peers and often develop ties to other farmers, increasing their ability to succeed. These farmer veterans have access to individualized technical assistance and one-on-one consultations, in-person networking events and virtual learning opportunities through the National Center for Appropriate Technology.
CT FARMLINK
A search engine for would be veteran to view avaliable farm properties & locations
To find best matches, use filters provided. Click on farm/land title in listing below map for more info.
To view complete profiles and contact farmland owners, you must complete your own profile.
Once your profile is posted on site, log in and you’ll be able to see full profiles of farm properties and farmers.
Connecticut Homegrown By Heroes - Farm Database
Locate Veteran Farms in Connecticut:
You will be able to search the Connecticut Veteran Grown database of farms.
Search
- Location/Town
- Products Avaliable
- Farm Certification
- On-the-Farm Experiences
***IMPORTANT***
We do our best to add/update/modify our resource links & calendar of events as often as possible. We urge you to verify the information posted for each event to ensure accuracy of the organization & event day & time. Also scroll forward through the calendar, as some events might require pre-registration.
If you are a Post 9/11 Veteran be sure to register with the Wounded Warrior Project . There is an amazing amount of assistance and support available.
Warrior Registration
If you are a veteran or active duty service member of
the U.S. armed forces and suffered a physical or mental injury, wound, or illness during your military service on or after September 11, 2001, you can register below. Once verified, you’ll have access to our programs in areas like mental health, financial wellness, physical health, and peer and community connection.
Family Support Member Registration
Warriors aren’t the only ones who face challenges after transitioning back to civilian life. Wounded Warrior Project understands the importance of a strong support system and we’re here to serve
those who support the transition and recovery
of their veteran family member.
Connecticut Veteran Resource Page
ctveteranresourcepage@gmail.com
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- (401) 919-2059
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