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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Sgt., you should check out this website: http://www.ebvfoundation.org/. Consider organic specialty crops, or leasing your property to local farmers until you can enroll into the VA VocRehab & Employment Training program for support and training. Good luck!
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I know this is a rather old post, however for any Veteran who is interested in agriculture in general there is a non-profit organization called Farmer Veteran Coalition. FVC is a national organization with chapters in a large number of States. It's well worth joining at no cost. The group provides numerous grants to individuals every year. The group is comprised of like minded Vets working in agriculture, and there is no shortage of people willing to lend a hand to support their fellow brothers/sisters.
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I have been wanting to do this as well in Florida. My credit has been the only thing stopping me from getting "anywhere". All these postings with links, many of them require really good credit or a great amount of start-up cash, then after you have dropped your money, they "decide" if they want to come along-side. I lost just over 18K that way, waiting for SBA and another one (cant (remember the name) to "decide" if I was a good choice for them to aid. After I was nearly homeless from my personal investment and getting a lease signed with building permits, they then decided i was a potential risk.
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SGT Sara Hodgkiss I know it has been a while since you posted this, but I have a idea that might work for you. Can you do a joint venture contract with any adjacent horse farms. Basically you partner with them to run your farm. They get added income and you get an operation to call your own, no matter what your physical limits are.
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If planning to live on the AG ground, down payment is 25% down.
If not planning to build/live on AG ground, down payment is 35% down.
If planning to live on the AG ground, down payment is 25% down.
If not planning to build/live on AG ground, down payment is 35% down.
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I am in the exact same situation! With a few different details, I am trying to obtain the land still...I am unsure where exactly to start and what routes I can take. I would like to start up a boarding facility, and eventually add on some cool non-profit programs.
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I didn't read all responses, so you may already have this - http://www.beginningfarmers.org/beginning-farmer-training-programs/military-veteran-farmer-training/
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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There are two different types of opportunities that can aid you. First, there is Department of Agriculture Loan Programs that can help you with Financial issues. Also, there is an SBA Loan Opportunity. Depending on your Disability Rating, you can get a significant loan size with small payment options.
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