A grant by USDA is helping veterans learn about opportunities to start their own farm or ranch. Sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and funded by a grant by USDA, workshops are being held in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado and Missouri to provide resources and advice to veterans on getting financing and finding land. Representatives from the Farm Service Agency have been on hand to explain the beginning farmer and rancher loan program. Learn more (Syracuse Journal-Democrat).
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