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NYS Farmer Veteran Training and Support Needs Assessment Survey
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Dear NYS Farmer Veterans, In an attempt to determine the training and support needs of farmer veterans in New York State regarding the Food Safety Moderation Act, Good Agricultural Practices Certification, and the writing/updating of Food Safety Plans, we have developed a short survey. If you are a farmer veteran producing fruits or vegetables, we ask…
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Farm Ops hosts Stress & Pain Reduction with Aromatherapy and Self Massage Workshops
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Farm Ops recently hosted two workshops designed to support farmer veterans in managing stress and improving well-being through holistic self-care techniques. Led by licensed massage therapist Bec Groves-Haley, these sessions introduced participants to the benefits of aromatherapy and self-massage as accessible tools for maintaining physical and mental health. The first event was a virtual seminar…
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Farm Ops Scholarship: Learning About Livestock Guardian Dogs
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Two farmer veterans recently attended a hands-on workshop at Empty Pockets Ranch to explore the benefits and challenges of using livestock guardian dogs (LGD) on their farms. Led by veteran spouse Lori Davis, the session provided an in-depth look at whether an LGD is the right choice for protecting livestock, covering topics such as breed…
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Farm Ops’ Cohort Learning Sessions Bring Veterans Together to Talk Ag
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During the Small Farm Program’s online course season, Farm Ops, our military veteran project, provided veterans with free enrollment into select on-line courses and conducted veteran learning cohort sessions to supplement the course material. It is commonly known that military veterans are drawn towards opportunities to learn and train together, but in early 2020 when…
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Veterans’ Reflections: Following Nature’s Lead
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Through trial and error, this farmer veteran is learning to harness the power of nature. So there I was (as every great story begins) … signing the closing paperwork to repurchase the house that I grew up in, which my dad had sold prior to leaving for the Army. Coming back to Kennedy, NY, from our nation’s capital was a great feeling after serving 4…
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Elly’s Acres Farmer Veteran Tour
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After serving 27 years in the United States Military, John Lamondes made a deliberate choice to pursue farming, a lifelong dream sparked by his childhood experiences working on a farm. Today, he owns and operates Elly’s Acres, a sheep and maple farm specializing in pasture-raised, grass-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free lamb, as well as fine wool.…
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So, You Want to Be a Farmer
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A veteran shares the challenges of beginning a farm. Before making the decision to become a “farmer,” “agricultural producer,” or “grower,” there are many things that should be considered. This is a decision that cannot be taken lightly, because like many vocations, farming is more than a job or career; it’s a way of life.…
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