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NYS Veteran Pig Production Cohort – Application Open (Closes Sep 11th)
September 11, 2025 All day
Designed to support your journey into sustainable livestock farming, this cohort will provide technical guidance, peer support, and access to experienced mentors in a veteran-friendly environment.
Cohort members will:
Explore the various pig enterprises to assess your motivation, skills and resources to determine if starting or diversifying into a new agricultural venture is right for you.
- Receive free enrollment into the online course BF 138: Getting Started with Pastured Pigs.
- Participate in virtual learning sessions with NYS farmers operating various pig enterprises.
- Attend on-farm pig operation tour(s).
- Collaborate with other veteran aspiring and beginning farmers.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to adjust or change your pig operation, this cohort will help you gain knowledge and hands-on insight into various farm business pig enterprises. Application closes September 11th. Apply now to secure your place!
