Veteran Farmers Financial Programs and Resources

There are a number of financial, educational and business development resources available for veterans interested in learning about farm programs. Here is a list of a few helpful resources that could benefit your ag operation:

Financial Resources

Grant and loan programs for military veterans offer useful resources for beginning farmers and ranchers, including:

• How to Buy Land as a Beginning Farmer

• Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loans for Veterans

• Farm Service Agency Direct Farm Ownership Loans

• Department of Veteran Affairs Farm Loans: Home Loans for Rural Residents

Educational and Training Resources

The USDA and numerous partners offer agricultural education and programs to help veterans expand their ag knowledge, including:

• Alternative Farming Systems: Sustainable Agriculture Education and Training Directory

• Farmer Veteran Coalition Education

• Veterans To Farmers

Business Planning Resources

Financial and business planning courses can help military veteran farmers establish and maintain successful farming or ranching businesses, including:

• Land Stewardship Project: Farm Beginnings Class

• Farm Business Planning Online Course

• Beginning Farmers: Military Veteran Farmer Training

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