The Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans (AgVets) program specifically targets military veterans interested in pursuing careers across the food and agricultural sector. Equipping veterans with the necessary skills, training, and experience that lead to meaningful employment opportunities in turn strengthens personal finances and rural economies.
In FY24, USDA’s National Institute on Food and Agriculture AgVets program awarded $4.1 million ($2.8M from 2024 appropriations; $1.3M from remaining 2023 appropriations) to six regional nonprofit organizations for immersive model farm and ranch training to help veterans pursue careers in the food and agricultural sector.
2024 Awardees
- Appalachian Resource Conservation & Development Council, Johnson City, TN
- Florida is For Veterans, Inc., Tallahassee, FL
- Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation, Lawrence, IN
- Land at Home Project, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
- Marianas Producers Association, Inc., Saipan, MP
- National Center for Appropriate Technology, Silver Bow, MT