Month: May 2018

2018 Veteran Stakeholder Conference in Kansas City, MO, Scholarships Available

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The Farmer Veteran Coalition is hosting their 2018 Stakeholder Conference in Kansas City, MO. The conference will be from Wednesday, November 14 to Saturday, November 17 at the Intercontinental Kansas City. Find out more information here.

Scholarships are also available to Farmer veterans interested in attending the conference. The scholarships are available for travel and lodging. Applications are due September 1, 2018. Applications are available here.

This conference will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about resources available and also to network with other veterans interested in farming. Contact the Farmer Veteran Coalition for more information.

June Farm Finance Clinic Dates

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Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic.  The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential.  The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced Ag law attorney and Ag financial counselor.  These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights, and other relevant matters.  Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch.  Bring your questions!

The FREE farm and ranch clinics will be in these locations:

  • Fairbury – Wednesday, June 6th
  • Grand Island – Thursday, June 7th
  • North Platte – Tuesday, June 12th
  • Lexington – Thursday, June 21st
  • Valentine – Thursday, June 21st
  • Norfolk – Wednesday, June 27th

To sign up for a clinic or for more information, call Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline:  1-800-464-0258.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska sponsor the farm finance clinics.

 

Last Day to Register~ Answering the Call Farm Tour

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You are invited to join us for the Answering the Call Veteran Farm Tour on Thursday, May 24. This event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Legal Aid of Nebraska will showcase the farms of veterans who have transitioned from military service to a career in farming. Veterans interested in or currently engaged in farming or ranching or those looking to mentor or transition a farm or ranch to a beginning veteran farmer are encouraged to attend.

Tour stops will include Robinette Farms, Lakehouse Farm and Prairie Plate Restaurant and Barreras Family. The tour will depart from the Sesostris Shrine parking lot at, 1050 Saltillo Road, Roca, NE. The bus will begin loading at 8:30 am, depart promptly at 9 am and return by 4:45 pm.

There is no cost to attend. Transportation to the farm sites and lunch will be provided.

Please register by May 21 at cfra.org/events/AnsweringTheCallFarmTour or call the Center for Rural Affairs at 402.687.2100x 1032.

May 24- Answering the Call: Veteran Farm Tour

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You are invited to join us for the Answering the Call Veteran Farm Tour on Thursday, May 24. This event, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs and Legavfc 300x250l Aid of Nebraska will showcase the farms of veterans who have transitioned from military service to a career in farming. Veterans interested in or currently engaged in farming or ranching or those looking to mentor or transition a farm or ranch to a beginning veteran farmer are encouraged to attend.

Tour stops will include Robinette Farms, Lakehouse Farm and Prairie Plate Restaurant and Barreras Family. The tour will depart from the Sesostris Shrine parking lot at, 1050 Saltillo Road, Roca, NE. The bus will begin loading at 8:30 am, depart promptly at 9 am and return by 4:45 pm.

There is no cost to attend. Transportation to the farm sites and lunch will be provided.

Please register by May 21 at cfra.org/events/AnsweringTheCallFarmTour or call the Center for Rural Affairs at 402.687.2100x 1032.