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USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series

May 15 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 PM, repeating until May 15, 2025

USDA BFR Veterans Webinar Series

May 14-May 15 

12:00PM-02:30PM (May 14), 12:00PM-02:00PM (May 15) 

Join USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher resources for the military community.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
2:00 – 4:30pm Eastern

  1. USDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview
  2. Veterans and the USDA, with Michael Sherman Introduction to USDA’s definition of military veteran farmer and rancher and how it differs across agencies.
  3. How to Get Started, with Michael Sherman Guidance on how to prepare for a successful appointment at the local Service Center.
  4. Credit Worthiness, with Amanda Robertson Learn the factors FSA Loan Officers use to determine credit worthiness.

Thursday, May 15, 2025
2:00 – 4:00pm Eastern

  1. Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), with Carlos Contreas and DeLea Taylor Overview of grant program to help with value-added production and sales.
  2. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), with Floyd Nauls Learn how to integrate conservation practices into working land.

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