Operation Grow: Beginning farmer guidance for Alabama veterans

An initiative of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) known as Operation Grow aims to assist military veterans and their families who seek an entry into the state’s opportunities in farming and farm careers. Operation Grow — an ACES project made in partnership with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries — provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans who are interested in agriculture for health and employment benefits. Overall, Operation Grow supports grassroots educational and networking efforts that are inclusive of all veterans and their families, with universal access to information and resources. Major objectives Training: Provide a three-step farm planning support system to military veterans interested in farming using hands-on, on-farm, and digital media-based training (integrate technical, experiential, and social learning for veteran-owned farms).

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