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Armed to Farm – Northwest Arkansas
NCAT will host an Armed to Farm training this fall focused on farmer veterans in Northwest Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, and Eastern Oklahoma. Veterans who want to attend the week-long training in Fayetteville, Arkansas, can apply now.
Armed to Farm trainings include an engaging blend of farm tours, hands-on activities, and interactive classroom instruction. NCAT Sustainable Agriculture specialists will lead the training sessions. Additional contributors will include staff from USDA agencies plus experienced crop and livestock producers.
This training is for veterans in the Northwest Arkansas region, including Southwest Missouri and Eastern Oklahoma. The number of participants will be limited. One spouse or farm partner is welcome to attend with a veteran but must submit a separate application.
Dates, Location, and Cost
Armed to Farm will take place October 28-November 1, 2024, at Mount Sequoyah. Participants will attend classroom sessions and travel to local farms for hands-on learning experiences.
The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging, transportation to local farms, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event, but travel reimbursements are available through a partnership with Ranchin’ Vets. Information on travel reimbursements will be provided upon acceptance to the training.
This training is supported by the Walton Family Foundation.
The application period for this training has closed.
Agricultural Conference Scholarships for Veterans
Limited scholarships are available for military veterans in the Southeastern U.S. who would like to attend agricultural conferences.
Appalachian State University’s Frontline to Farm program and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) are partnering to offer the veteran scholarships. NCAT will award scholarships of up to $250 for military veterans who want to learn about sustainable livestock production and farm business at an agricultural conference.
Scholarships will cover registration costs, up to $250, for the following conferences:
- A sustainable agriculture conference identified by the applicant.
Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.
Please note:
Veterans in the Southeastern U.S. who are raising livestock will receive priority.
Veterans who receive a scholarship will be responsible for their own conference registration.
Recipients must submit a conference registration receipt in order to be reimbursed.
For more information on the scholarships, contact Margo Hale at margoh@ncat.org.
