Help Indiana veterans build lasting connections through agriculture.

Veterans IN Farming connects Indiana military veterans and their spouses with agricultural education, experienced farmers, peer relationships, farm business resources and opportunities to stay engaged in farming.

Most programming is offered at low or no cost. Donations, sponsorships and community partnerships help more veterans take part in educational events, connect with trusted resources and strengthen their farms and agricultural businesses.

Ways to support Indiana veterans

Businesses, farms, educators and community members can help Veterans IN Farming continue providing meaningful opportunities for veterans involved in agriculture throughout Indiana.

Sponsor an Event

Event sponsorships help cover meeting space, speakers, meals, educational materials and other costs associated with bringing Indiana veteran farmers together.

Share Knowledge

Farmers, educators, agricultural professionals and business owners can teach a class, host a farm visit or share experience that may benefit veterans working in agriculture.

Provide Resources

Financial gifts, training materials, farm supplies, professional services and other contributions can help veterans access education, connections and individualized assistance.

Find a Meaningful Way to Help

To discuss sponsoring an upcoming event, teaching a class, contributing resources or creating another way to support Indiana military veterans through Veterans IN Farming, contact At Ease Orchard founder Joe Ricker.

Contact Joe Ricker

Legacy Giving

Leave a legacy for Indiana veterans.

Your gift can help military veterans across Indiana find agricultural education, trusted connections and opportunities to strengthen their farms and farm businesses.

By including At Ease Orchard in your will or estate plan and designating your gift for Veterans IN Farming, you can help sustain services for Indiana military veterans who are farming, preparing to start a farm or looking for new ways to remain involved in agriculture. A legacy gift may honor a veteran, recognize your family’s military service or carry your own commitment to Indiana veterans forward.

Serving Indiana Veterans

Veterans IN Farming connects veterans across Indiana with agricultural education, events, experienced farmers, farm business information and organizations that can help them take their next steps.

Responsible Stewardship

At Ease Orchard is committed to using every gift with care. Designated legacy gifts can help maintain programs, relationships and agricultural opportunities that directly serve Indiana veterans.

Your Gift Can Help Provide

Agricultural education and learning opportunities for military veterans in Indiana
Connections with experienced producers, peers and agricultural professionals
Farm business information, referrals and individualized assistance
Opportunities for veterans exploring agriculture or strengthening an existing farm
A lasting network of Indiana veterans connected through farming

Ways to Include Veterans IN Farming

You may include At Ease Orchard in your will or trust and direct your gift to Veterans IN Farming. You may also name At Ease Orchard as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy, or discuss another form of planned giving with your attorney, financial advisor or tax professional.

Begin the Conversation

At Ease Orchard can provide the legal name, mailing address and federal tax identification number needed for your estate-planning documents. Joe Ricker can also discuss your wish to support Veterans IN Farming and military veterans throughout Indiana.

We would be honored to know whether your gift is being made in memory of a veteran, in recognition of someone’s service or as a continuation of your own commitment to Indiana’s veteran community.