Posted on Sep 21, 2015

Any programs/grants available for a disabled veteran taking over a horse farm?

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First let me state I realize I am a girl with a dream. I am a Medically Retired Vet who has recently bought my family's un operational, not even animal inhabitable horse farm. This farm is located in Lancaster County Pa. The farm is in need of more than I alone can handle, especially with my Medical issues. Does anyone know of any programs that could offer assistance whether it be labor or financial? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!

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Posted 9 y ago

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SSG Warren Swan

Posted 9 y ago

If it's too big for your to manage on your own, have you looked into a small business loan from VA? Make a business that rents out the space to others who could use it. You're your own boss, get to be a part of something you like, and make money at the same time. You could also network with some smaller vet orgs and see if you could get "free" or reduced price labor to get parts of the property more manageable or marketable? It's amazing how vets come together to help each other with the promise of beer, whiskey, rinse, lather, repeat, and the knowledge we're taking care of our own.

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SFC William Crews

9 y

Wow, great information on the rural home loan. I had no idea it existed so I will be looking into that. I, too am interested in a similar venture as the OP. I am looking at buying some land for horses, various livestock and self-sustaining farming. I have the same obstacle as she and this is a great post, so thanks to all.

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SGT Sara Hodgkiss

9 y

LTC Christopher Sands - Amazing information! Thank you!

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LTC Christopher Sands

9 y

SGT Sara Hodgkiss - You are welcome!

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PO1 Charles Kimbril

9 y

It is also different for different areas. Agricultural loans are different than home loans. Also look into something like Farm Credit Services of America.

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PO3 Alan Haynes

Posted 9 y ago

http://www.beginningfarmers.org/funding-resources/
http://www.farmvetco.org/

Military Veteran Farmer Training - Beginning Farmers

This page provides information about beginning farmer training programs specifically targeted toward military veterans. Our Farming Organization of the Year Award for 2010 went to the Farmer-Veteran Coalition (see http://beginningfarmers.org/farming-organization-of-the-year-farmer-veteran-coalition/). In a recent issue of the New York Times, there was a great article featuring the work of this organization as well as Archi’s Acres which is...

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SGT Sara Hodgkiss

9 y

Thank you! Great info!

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MAJ Michele Bretz

Posted 9 y ago

Sara, contact the individual below as they are a 501 (C) 3 that is doing exactly what you are trying to achieve. Hope this helps out. Lancaster is a great place to start this venture. Check also with the Amish, they are great people and may want to assist with your worthy cause.

Talia T. Aguayo Bermúdez,LMFT
Director of Clinical Operation
Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc.
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Located just outside Asheville, Horse Sense of the Carolinas offers EAGALA model Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning. We also offer retreats and events for rest and renewal with our outdoor Labyrinth.

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LTC Christopher Sands

9 y

My Nephew is autistic and they also have programs for autistic children.

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