Veterans learn about farming through Indiana AgVets

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana AgVets program provides veterans an opportunity to learn about everything from beekeeping to raising cattle.

Through mentorship and training, vets can gain the skills they need to transition from military life to a job in agriculture.

What is it? The Indiana AgVets Certification and Internship Program is an agricultural career training opportunity. The program provides veterans with the opportunity to spend 400 hours on a farm and receive a stipend of $15 an hour.

Vets can also receive free, specialized training in a farm or agricultural business sector they are interested in.

In A Nutshell

• The program is open to U.S. military veterans or current National Guard or Reserve members, of any service branch, in Indiana and surrounding states.

• Provides expense-paid agricultural career training and certification programs.

• Individualized training curriculum geared to each participant’s career goals.

• Opportunity for an eight-week paid internship at a farm or agribusiness.

• Support for disabilities and other challenges often faced by military veterans.

Learn more at www.indianaagvets.info.