Workshop series for veterans focuses on U-Pick operations

Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops highlighting U-Pick farms. This course is free for active military service members and military veterans.

Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, Lyons, Nebraska, the 11-session series, “Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to U-Pick Opportunities,” starts Feb. 24 and runs through August. The workshops will rotate between online classroom sessions and on-farm sessions with an online option. Participant stipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel, meals and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events, physical accommodations may be made upon request.

Registration is required by Feb. 21 at cfra.org/AgVets2025.

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