Veteran Scholarships

The Farm Ops project facilitates veterans' access to agricultural education and training resources. Our scholarship program is designed for veterans who are exploring farming as a career, already engaged in farming, or seeking employment in the agricultural sector. With support from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Farm Ops offers scholarships for veterans and active duty military personnel currently residing in New York State. These scholarships support participation in agricultural educational events, workshops, and online courses. Click on the two categories below to explore veteran scholarship options.

Online Course Scholarship

This scholarship supports the enrollment of veterans into a Cornell Small Farms Program’s online course. Veterans may receive one scholarship per course season, which runs from September to March each year.

Event of Choice Scholarship

This scholarship helps veterans attend agricultural training and education that furthers their agricultural pursuits.

Veteran Voices From The Field

“Farm Ops has facilitated me in building my farm business from the first shovel turn, and has helped me build a strong support network through attending agricultural events and veterans cohorts.”
“I am a year-one flower farmer and taking Cornell Small Farms’ Specialty Cut Flower course with a Farm Ops scholarship has had a huge impact on me. From learning about specfic species’ growing needs to how to integrate an IPM strategy, the course materials are something I reference regularly.”
“Having sponsorship from Farm Ops to attend the Armed to Farm New York conference last year set us up with essential baseline knowledge to build not only our business proposal, but future funding mechanisms that will help us plan for long-term success.”
“I immediately began implementing what I learned at Soil Health Academy on my farm. By adding winter grazing ground, I was able to reduce my winter feed costs and improve my animal’s and soil’s health. Without a Farm Ops scholarship, I probably would not have attended.”
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