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Farm Ops Veteran Scholarship Application for a Cornell Small Farms Program’s Online Course

August 1, 2024/Nina Saeli

The below application supports a NYS veteran’s enrollment into one of the Cornell Small Farms Online Courses. You must know for which course you want to apply. Review the Cornell Small Farms online course offerings.

If you have gained access to this application prior to reviewing the scholarship terms and conditions and the application process steps, please take the time to review these on the Farm Ops Veteran Scholarship: Online Courses page prior to submitting an application.

Farm Ops: 2024-25 Veteran Online Course Scholarships

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 4

25%

Eligibility

Are you a military veteran or currently serving?*

Yes

Do you live in New York State?*

Yes

Administrative Information

Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County*

Farm Business Name (if operational)

What best describes you? (choose all that apply)*

I am an aspiring farmer.

I am a farmer, growing for commercial sale.

I am a gardener or homesteader.

I want to learn to be a gardener or homesteader.

Demographics

Are you affiliated (work for) with Cornell University?*

Alum or Current Student

Cooperative Extension

Faculty

Staff

No Affiliation

If you are retired from Cornell University or Cooperative Extension, please select your former appointment.

How do you identify?*

Female

Male

Gender Non-Conforming

Prefer Not to Answer

With which of the following races or ethnic groups do you identify?*

African American/Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Hawaiian Native/Other Pacific Islander

Hispanic/Latino

White

Prefer Not to Answer

Other

NOTE: The social definition of “race” has resulted in systemic institutional racism and made it more challenging for people of color to farm. We ask this question as one measure toward our goal of supporting ALL people who farm or want to farm. You can read more about this commitment in our Equity and Justice Statement on our About page.

Scholarship Request Information

For which course block did you plan to take an online course?*

Block 2: Nov - Dec

Block 3: Jan - Feb

Block 4: Feb - Apr

Self Paced

Go to https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/online-courses/ to view the courses. You can search for courses by timeframe there.

For which course in the Block 1: Sep-Oct block were you requesting a scholarship?*

For which course in the Block 2: Oct-Dec block were you requesting a scholarship?*

For which course in the Block 3: Jan-Feb block were you requesting a scholarship?*

For which course in the Block 4: Feb-Apr block were you requesting a scholarship?*

For which self paced course were you requesting a scholarship?*

Scholarship Selection Criteria Questions

In 1-3 sentences, tell us why you wish to take this course.*

In 1-3 sentences, tell us how you think the course will support building your farm business.*

Commitment Acknowledgement

I have reviewed the dates of the course and will have the time to complete the course requirements?*

Yes

Maybe

I have reviewed the day and time of the weekly webinars with the instructor and will attend these sessions?*

Yes

Maybe

I understand that that should I receive this scholarship I will be required to complete the requirements set forth by the instructor to obtain the Course Completion Certificate and that these requirements vary by course.*

Yes

Maybe

I understand that should I receive this scholarship I will be required to complete the post course survey provided by the course instructor and must ensure I enter my name so Farm Ops can access my survey submission.*

Yes

Maybe

Nina Saeli

Nina retired from active duty in 2009. She and her husband, Jeffrey, own and operate Centurion Farm in Locke, NY. Nina also now works with the Cornell Small Farms Program as coordinator of our Farm Ops project supporting veterans in agriculture.

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