Farm Ops to Offer Scholarships for Trainings, Workshops and Conferences

June 20, 2023/Bailey Colvin

Our project for veterans in agriculture, Farm Ops, wants to support our NYS veterans in their agricultural pursuits and our current NYS farmer veteran’s expansion of their farm businesses. If you are a veteran interested in expanding your knowledge on small fruit production, taking a deep dive into grazing management, or increasing your knowledge on various topics related to soil health, then taking advantage of one of our veteran scholarships may help you meet your farm goals.

 

Grasstravaganza 2023 | July 20-22

This event supports making your farms and grazing management more resilient to short and long-term changes in climate, economics, soil health, consumer preferences, and more. Learn more about the Grasstravaganza event and register to attend.

Learn more about the veteran scholarship to attend Grasstravaganza and complete an application. The scholarship will include reimbursement for the registration fee, lodging (if you stay at SUNY Morrisville as part of your registration), and for mileage to and from the event.

 

NYS Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days | Multiple Dates to Attend July-September

These events occur across NYS. Choose the event that meets your farming needs. Learn more about the soil health events and register to attend.

Learn more about the Soil Health Field Days veteran scholarship and complete an application. The scholarship will include reimbursement for the registration fee, mileage to and from the event, and a $100 stipend to offset additional costs.

 

Small Fruit Opportunities for Small Farms

During this event, educators will discuss considerations for site selection, varieties, pruning, integrated pest management, marketing and more. Learn more about Small Fruit Opportunities for Small Farms and register.

Learn more and apply for the scholarship to attend the Small Fruit Opportunities for Small Farms.

Bailey Colvin

Bailey joined the Small Farms Program in 2022 as a veterans project associate with Farm Ops. She has a fond appreciation for the sacrifices that our veterans, active-duty military members, and their families make for our country as many close to her have served. Her work supports veterans who wish to explore or further their agricultural ventures with educational resources, training, and opportunities to network with other farmer veterans. Her goal is that veterans ultimately find a renewed sense of purpose through agriculture in their communities.
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