Indiana AgrAbility, hosted at Purdue University, will share agriculture opportunities and resources for military veterans at two Veteran Farmer Workshop and Indiana AgVets updates this summer. Veterans interested in or already involved with agriculture are encouraged to join to learn, network and enjoy time with fellow veterans.
On July 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET, the first workshop will be held at Ivy Tech Community College Student Life Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hosts for this event include the Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Agriculture Program, Purdue Extension and AgrAbility staff and the Farmer Veteran Coalition – Indiana Chapter.
Topics covered at the July 2 event include:
On July 15 from noon to 4 p.m. ET, Purdue Extension educators from Vanderburgh and Posey Counties and the Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation will host the event at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville, Indiana. Participants are encouraged to attend the Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) of Southwest Indiana Conservation Cookout immediately following the workshop at the same location.
Topics covered at the July 15 event include:
The workshops are free and lunch will be provided. Registration is required for all participants. Spouses and significant others are welcome. Contact Edward Sheldon at ejsheldo@purdue.edu for any questions regarding the events.
Fort Wayne registration: tinyurl.com/agvetsftwayne
Evansville registration: tinyurl.com/agvetsevansville
SWCD Conservation cookout registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conservation-cook-outtickets-152739412695