Assistance for Beginning Farmers and Veterans

[@Divine81Empress]

Iam a Veteran with a passion for positive global cultivation..my NGO based on Net Zero wholistic living, education, the arts, science, self sustainability, self sufficiency & limitless innovative positive projects that co°create global healing. Thank you for this video & Ms. Forsyth.

[@TheToxicTank]

USDA beginning farmer program is poorly titled. I am a military veteran with good credit and sufficient income. I called them to obtain farm land and they said unless I have a 3 year profit history of farming, then they can't help me. How in the hell do you begin if you need a 3 year profit history from an operational farm?

[@hitastes]

I was asked to put in a complete application after I noted facts on the farm bill. The three year prior history I was asked put an n/a They expect us to know info we shouldn’t so please don’t give up. As I understand all of that is waived for vets.

[@joerowland7350]

Yes Sir your right

[@FaarookeHill]

I got out in 98. I just recently bought land 1.33 acres. Contacted someone from the USDA and score about becoming a small farmer. They said I had to be just out of the military. So these programs say they help veterans but not all veterans. That the problem with veteran programs the requirements are ridiculous or it only caterer's to a certain group. I mean that's the is the reason why I bought the property.

[@jonniemaemiddletonlotte6747]

My husband was a Veteran but he died. Now me and my son want to go into small farming and ranching. Do we have to be veterans to apply for this guidance and financial help. Also I shave worked with veterans and their families for over 10 years through Tri-Care/Tri-West. I am about to retire from psychology and counseling. This is what I would like to do until I can’t think of another thing to do.

[@dr.justusaluka4229]

Agriculture wholly depends on land , Health of the soil, crop and animal production

[@lorencaswell3191]

I'm in Alabama and I grew up on a farm and now that I'm grow I'd like to start a farm and being on low income I can't find away to do it on my own can they help me and where do I apply I already know where the land is my old family land is up for sale and I know the price and how good the soil is for farming and I have experience in cattle farming and crops just could use a hand with getting started

[@berryintelligent]

Go to your state's USDA office online

[@ChickenFarmsForSale]

I was told that a Veteran can only use their $0 down payment VA loan if the property they are purchasing is Not Income Producing? Is this correct? I have several Vets who grew up on the farm and after getting out of the military tried to purchase a commercial poultry farm, but the down payments were between 10% and 20% and most commercial poultry farms are priced over $1 Mil.

[@buzzbustillos3016]

I have made several calls to our local office. No one calls back. 1st ID veteran.

[@jarrelelston7484]

She is so well spoken

[@balla2828]

Question: What if I am looking to purchase 40 acres of new land in order to plant new almonds, grapes or any kind of crop. Does the farmer only begin payments once the 1st crop comes in a couple years down the road OR do payments begin right away and right out of the gate?

[@monichan2003]

Living in Kansas how do I get help I only have 7 acres so far... I figured starting small.

[@stagoutdoors8540]

COL Forsyth: I definitely need to speak with you! Is there someone who can put me in touch with her? Also, if I go to SFL-TAP will they have information on how to get involved with “Battlefield to Breaking Ground”?

[@MB-oj5xl]

Sorry for late reply but yes you can get involved in Battleground to Breaking Ground. Go to Texas AgrAbility website or give me call at 361-248-3851.

[@juanluna1638]

Is this only for veterans???

[@veronicasimpson7953]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing

[@davidburt2569]

Where do you go in Tucson area

[@jsbrooks72]

David Burt did you ever get any info? I am in Tucson and would like farm as well.

[@Towelie4200]

To your local agriculture department office

[@berryintelligent]

Go to USDA.com and locate your county office by search

[@DrTiaJolie]

Thank you so much, Colonel! I poked around for more info on this program, but my initial assessment is that us "older" vets may be out of luck. Unless I am missing something, being out of the military for more than 20 years now makes me no longer eligible. Will you please tell me I am wrong?

[@berryintelligent]

U r wrong. Check out armed to farm. I just left a Cleveland OH training.

[@anthonygjolaj3140]

how do you decide how much land you need to grow your vegetables?

[@hulseyheritagefarms694]

Anthony Gjolaj I guess it would depend on how much you want to grow. You can do a lot with a small place, but I would buy the most land you can afford.

[@Jeremybaland]

@fleetfootedtexan I hear people say that their are people making lots of money like that. It's like a unicorn I dont know anyone, and my wife is a CPA that sees a lot of finances in the area and not one is making money off small acreage. But maybe I dont know anything.

[@BobLoblaw23]

@@Jeremybaland yea, six figures on a quarter acreage is kinda nutty. Unless they’re growing gold nuggets.

[@anthonypoole6901]

I'm a vet , need land I've asked to this everywhere but I can't find this assistance ..

[@berryintelligent]

Have u contacted your state's FSA office. Google your city & state FSA office

[@MB-oj5xl]

Farmer Veteran Coalition and USDA have programs to help you learn about buying vs. leasing, business plan development and working with USDA offices and programs as well as local programs. What state are you in?

[@iqbalhossen4218]

I am from Bangladesh.i work with you.

[@cosmasibeh1678]

I'm Cosmas c Ibeh ,a small catfish farmer in Nigeria,can I get grant money to improve on it or is there any place i can get help to run it to make it better?

[@saltylikesalineicurn]

Think u have to be in the usa

[@salisufaruq9126]

Lisa farmers are heroes

[@sarge6082]

im a veteran,,, im do bee keeping as a hobby, and id like to know is there grant money i can qualify for to turn it into an income business , and or where would i go to find that information

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

war dawg, I'm a bee keeper also and got one of these USDA farm loans. I got wiped out by mites and cant make my farm loan payment. Now they want to foreclose on my loan and confiscate everything I have, truck, trailers, boat, tools. I know four other bee keepers who had the same situation and had to get lawyers to try and prevent the USDA from taking their houses. Their lives are ruined. This program is nothing more than a loan with interest and you sign a contract agreeing to it. The USDA farm loan managers job is to loan out as much money from the farm bill as possible, but just remember, it is also their job to COLLECT that money back from you plus interest and they WILL collect at any cost including taking every last thing you own. If you end up bankrupt and homeless, they don't give a DAM. They only care that the US Government gets paid plus interest. They will smile and shake your hand to give you the loan, because they LOOK GOOD to their higher supervisors, but be warned, after you sign the contract, the USDA is NOT your friend.

[@anthonypoole6901]

You ought to do well with that on pollination services to the organic farmers.

[@MiaMonique]

Thank you for giving the real information on NCRS/USDA. Greatly appreciated.

[@joerowland7350]

Sup war dawg Farmer veteran give grants to veteran farmers it only 5000 n thare is compatishen but is better usda I got bee's to n goats n a few COW'S good luck brother

[@isaieballykpoghomou6085]

very important

[@prengoodwin9885]

I have been asking NRCS in Ark for help for FOUR years only this last year did anyone come out to my farm and have a look around while leaving he said do not look to hear from us until next year but, if we need to ask you any questions we will call you. It sure is funny how the appointed person over the office has ALL the perks NRSC can offer on his land. Its all rigged and on the buddy system.

[@USMCDMR]

Same thing in the bay springs ms office. They need an audit.

[@iqbalhossen4218]

I like farming

[@mameaden]

I love lamp

[@maximus78028]

Lisa Lisa Lisa!

[@sugarbear1225]

👍🏾

[@saltylikesalineicurn]

Tposts aren't fencing to these guys so before you put up any fences before you talk to them 🙄