Kirstin Bailey, Farm and Community manager, [email protected], 402.367.8989; or Rhea Landholm, communications manager, [email protected], 402.687.2100, ext. 1025
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops highlighting U-Pick farms. This course is free for active military service members and military veterans.
Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, the 11-session series, “Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to U-Pick Opportunities,” starts Feb. 24 and runs through August. The workshops will rotate between online classroom sessions and on-farm sessions with an online option.
“In our classroom sessions, participants will visit actual U-Pick farms and hear from experienced farmers and farm leaders in agritourism about the ins and outs of a U-Pick operation, how they have it set up, their experiences, and challenges they have faced,” said Kirstin Bailey, Farm and Community manager with the Center. “During these sessions, we’ll go over topics including how to obtain the proper equipment, maintenance of adequate facilities, how to set up purchasing systems, and more.”
Registration is required by Feb. 21. To register, visit cfra.org/AgVets2025.
Participant stipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel, meals, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events, physical accommodations may be made upon request.
For more information, contact Bailey at 402.367.8989 or [email protected].
Programming is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NIFA USDA fund Award #2020-77028-32890.
