Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers & Ranchers

Event description

Presented by the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England in partnership with the USDA

Veterans, service members, and military spouses are invited to join this two-day virtual workshop designed for those exploring agriculture-based business ownership. Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers & Ranchers walks participants through the key steps of evaluating a business idea and introduces the foundational skills needed to develop a strong business plan.

You will learn core entrepreneurial concepts and gain access to resources that support start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more.

Event Details

February 11 & 12, 2026
12:00 to 5:00 PM EST
Virtual

Workshop Topics

• What is Entrepreneurship?
• Homestead or Business Opportunity?
• Market Research – Who is buying what you grow or raise?
• Financing Your Venture – Short-term and long-range planning
• Choosing the Right Legal Structure
• The Economics of Agriculture
• Business Planning – From idea to roadmap
• SBA and USDA resources to support your success

Register Today on Eventbrite

Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.

Open to: Active-Duty Service Members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and military spouses.

Questions?
Holly Aker
Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England
haker@vbocnewengland.org
844-582-2461

Instructions: 

To register for this event, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-to-business-reboot-for-veteran-farmers-ranchers-tickets-1977032447270?aff=oddtdtcreator