In this episode, Margo Hale, NCAT's Southeast Regional Director and Director of NCAT's Armed to Farm Program, talks with Eric Grandon and Sara Creech. Eric is an Army veteran and owner of Sugar Bottom Farm in Ovapa, West Virginia. Sara is an Air Force veteran and owner of Blue Yonder Organic Farm in North Salem, Indiana. Both are alumni of NCAT's Armed to Farm program, a week-long, sustainable agriculture training for military veterans.
Eric and Sara share their experiences in accessing various USDA programs. They talk about the programs and services they have utilized, how those programs have helped them reach their farm goals, and tips for veterans and other farmers as they navigate USDA programs.
This podcast was supported with funding by USDA's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
For more information on this topic, you can contact Margo Hale directly at margoh@ncat.org.
Related ATTRA Resources:
NCAT's Armed to Farm: Website / Facebook
Veteran Resources
Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers
Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers
Federal Conservation Resources for Sustainable Farming and Ranching
High Tunnels and the NRCS
Other Resources:
Eric's Sugar Bottom Farm: Website / Facebook
Sara's Blue Yonder Organic Farm: Website / Facebook
USDA Veteran Initiatives
USDA Service Center Locator
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
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