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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Become a non profit and offer services for healing to veterans. Become an entrprener as some programs there. Otherwise grants if offering services. There are vets who have horse rescue, farming to help with PTSD that are excellent and thriving. Contact Relocation Counselor at nearby VA Center, linkedin great networking thru groups and ind connections.
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check out our facility in Ocala Fla, Sara...
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I am looking for Grant money right now...
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I would see if maybe some horse borders would help fix up some in trade for housing their horses. Maybe contact some veterinary places or the ASPCA and see if they could help out some?
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SGT Sara Hodgkiss
That is a wondeful idea, but I refrain from doing so due from my previous experiences in previouse dealings like this. I'm always wind up on the short end of the stick because of being to nice.
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The 2014 USDA Farm Bill has grants for Veteran Farmers. I am looking into it for myself. If you Google veteran farmer grants there are a few sites that can point you into the right way. Also there are some veteran farming groups that can supply some help on private farm funding. Is your farm going to be a non profit?
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Try the Small Business Administration (SBA) which provides loans to Veterans.
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The CNCS AmeriCorps State and National Program Office will host technical assistance conference calls to answer questions and provide technical assistance to organizations, governments and tribes who are interested in applying for FY2016 AmeriCorps grants. The first call is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 at 1 pm ET, and the recording will be available shortly after. Please look at the complete list of upcoming calls for descriptions, dates, times and instructions on how to register. Please share phone lines and only register once per line used.
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Don't forget, the REQUIRED Notice of Intent to Apply is due Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 5 p.m. ET. How to submit this notice is outlined in the NOFO.
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Wednesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. ET
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Sara,
It seems you are right in the middle of all the big cities so I can see how keeping other peoples horses might be a viable option. So, first thing to do is Google all the horse people and clubs and businesses and start networking with them about what YOU and your farm can do for them. Since you only have 10 acres you could be a foster horse recovery farm, where someone rescues the horses then brings them to you to hold until they can be adopted out. Keep in mind, please, that anything short of racing horses is a black hole. Like owning a boat. It won't make you much money and you can learn this from talking to other horse people. I know this from my area here in Seattle. Any questions or if you need more idea's let me know. There will be a BUNCH of non-profit outfits that would be able to help you out but you will have to do the leg work of finding them. I can help narrow the search a little if you need help with that. Good luck and keep in touch.
It seems you are right in the middle of all the big cities so I can see how keeping other peoples horses might be a viable option. So, first thing to do is Google all the horse people and clubs and businesses and start networking with them about what YOU and your farm can do for them. Since you only have 10 acres you could be a foster horse recovery farm, where someone rescues the horses then brings them to you to hold until they can be adopted out. Keep in mind, please, that anything short of racing horses is a black hole. Like owning a boat. It won't make you much money and you can learn this from talking to other horse people. I know this from my area here in Seattle. Any questions or if you need more idea's let me know. There will be a BUNCH of non-profit outfits that would be able to help you out but you will have to do the leg work of finding them. I can help narrow the search a little if you need help with that. Good luck and keep in touch.
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Hello SGT. There are two existing discussions on RallyPoint that I know of that could be helpful to you:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/did-you-know-about-national-movement-that-helps-veterans-become-farmers
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/did-you-know-there-are-a-number-of-programs-available-for-beginning-farming-training-available-to-veterans
The article in the link mentions a number of programs and resources re: veteran farming.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/did-you-know-about-national-movement-that-helps-veterans-become-farmers
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/did-you-know-there-are-a-number-of-programs-available-for-beginning-farming-training-available-to-veterans
The article in the link mentions a number of programs and resources re: veteran farming.
Did you know about National movement that helps veterans become farmers? | RallyPoint
Did you know about National movement that helps veterans become farmers? Here is another great Organization and National Movement making a difference for veterans. Check this out RP Members. What do you think about this program and movement? http://www.pressherald.com/2015/09/13/national-movement-helps-veterans-become-farmers/ Maine is in the forefront, providing education, support and tools to connect with agriculture.[~667163:TSgt Julia...
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Sara, maybe this site http://startupveterans.org/overview/ will be of some help with potential resources and information.
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