Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers & Ranchers

Event description

Veterans, service members, and military spouses are invited to join this one-day virtual workshop designed for those exploring agriculture-based business ownership. Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning 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.
 

April 29th, 2026 9:00 AM 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
The Economics of Agriculture
Business Planning – From idea to roadmap
SBA and USDA resources to support your success
 

Register Today
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: Bonnie Ross, VBOC of New England Rural Programs, bross@VBOCnewengland.org