A farming network for military veterans.

Veterans IN Farming connects military veterans through farm tours, mentorship, online and in-person workshops, and agriculture events rooted in Indiana and the Midwest.

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Indiana Roots. Midwest Programs.

Open to military veterans from any state.

While the IN in our name stands for Indiana, membership is open to military veterans from any state. Our strongest program footprint is in Indiana and the Midwest, with online learning and veteran connections extending beyond the region.

Members include long-time farmers, working producers, beginning farmers, homesteaders, gardeners, and veterans exploring agriculture for the first time.

Join

Become a member and stay connected to veteran agriculture events, workshops, farm tours, and mentorship opportunities.

Attend

Take part in online and in-person workshops, farm tours, conferences, and regional events across the Midwest.

Share Experience

Experienced farmers, ranchers, growers, and homesteaders are encouraged to join, teach, mentor, host, and share what they have learned.

Program Focus

Farm tours. Workshops. Mentorship. Veteran connections.

Farm Tours and Events

Visit working farms, attend regional gatherings, and learn from veterans and producers with real agricultural experience.

Workshops and Training

Join online and in-person workshops covering farming, livestock, gardening, homesteading, equipment, farm business, and food production.

Mentorship and Member Network

Connect with other military veterans in agriculture. Ask questions, compare notes, find support, and build relationships that last beyond a single event.

Experienced Farmers Matter

Long-time producers strengthen the network.

Veterans IN Farming is not only for beginners. Experienced farmers, ranchers, growers, and homesteaders are an important part of the organization. Their knowledge helps strengthen programs through farm visits, workshops, mentoring, producer conversations, and real examples from the field.

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Who This Serves

Focused on military veterans.

Veterans IN Farming is built for military veterans who are farming, learning, teaching, mentoring, or exploring agriculture. Caregivers and family members may also take part in select programs and events.

Support Veteran Agriculture

Members, volunteers, donors, and supporters help keep this work moving.

Veterans IN Farming hosts farm tours, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and regional events for military veterans interested in agriculture. Donor and supporter contributions help expand education, strengthen veteran connections, and make more programs available across Indiana and the Midwest.

Ways to Support

Become a member
Volunteer at events
Host a farm tour or workshop
Make a donation
Share Veterans IN Farming with other veterans

Farm On!

Join Veterans IN Farming.

Membership is free. Sign up to receive updates about workshops, farm tours, mentorship opportunities, resources, and veteran agriculture events.

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Veterans IN Farming is supported by volunteers, private donations, and private and federal grants.

Some programming is supported through At Ease Orchard’s USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture 2501 Program award, Award No. GRANT14203436.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.