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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]








