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SUMMARY:Veteran Opportunity - Recruitment Day for Ag Education & Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us for our inaugural Vet First Veteran Farm-to-Table Ag Education & Training Continuum Recruitment Day\n\n\n\nFarm-to-Table Meets Veteran Opportunity\nRecruitment Day\nJoin us at The Williamsburg Winery for a special Recruitment Day with Vet First\, Inc.\, a one-of-a-kind nonprofit dedicated to supporting U.S. Veterans through agriculture\, education\, and community service. Vet First operates a working garden right here at the winery\, where Veterans help grow sustainable\, organic produce that is donated to local food banks. \nThis free\, public event is an opportunity for Veterans to learn about a no-cost agricultural training and education program that offers hands-on experience\, recognized training hours\, and preparation for USDA- and NRCS-aligned credentials. Meet educators and community partners\, enjoy light bites and refreshments\, and discover how you can reconnect with service through land stewardship and meaningful work. \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)\nWilliamsburg Winery – Westbury Hall\n5800 Wessex Hundred\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185 \nFREE • Public • Veterans • Families • Professionals Welcome \nSmall bites will be available along with refreshments \nDiscover a Veteran-focused agricultural education and training program designed to reconnect service\, land stewardship\, and community impact. \nParticipants gain access to recognized training hours\, hands-on learning pathways\, and preparation for USDA and NRCS-aligned credentials—all at no cost. \nREGISTER NOW 
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/veteran-opportunity-recruitment-day-for-ag-education-training/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Winery\, Ltd.\, 5800 Wessex Hundred\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veteran Farm to Table-Ag Education and Training Continuum
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nEquipping Veterans through OJT and Ag curriculum immersion\n\n\n\nRegistration Details: \nVeteran Farm to Table-Ag Education and Training Continuum (VF2T-AETC) – equipping Veterans through OJT and Ag curriculum immersion\nHosted by: Vet First Inc. \n  REGISTER NOW  \nSchedule \n\n\nCourse Start: Monday\, March 2\, 2026\nEnd: Monday\, September 28\, 2026\nDuration: 31 weeks\, recurring every Monday\nTime: 10 am ET – 12 pm ET\n\n\nAttendance \n\n\nIn-person and virtual attendance welcomed\nMax students allowable: 25 – combination of in-person and virtual\n\n\nIn-Person Location \n\n\nThe Williamsburg Winery\, Westbury Hall\, 5800 Wessex Hundred\, Williamsburg\, Virginia 23185\nWheelchair ramp and bathrooms available\nOn-site cafe open for breakfast\, 8 – 10 am at our hotel\, Wedmore Hotel\nOn-site tavern open for lunch\, 11:00 – 3 pm\, Gabriel Archer Tavern (aka\, “GAT”)\n\n\nEquipment \n\n\nLaptop Required for in-person; may also use desktop if participating remotely\nCaution: Unfavorable course outcomes expected if attempt to use smart tablets and phones\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeeks 1 – 8: We’ll cover topics including an introduction to Agriculture (Ag)\, sustainability of natural resources\, and all things soil \nWeeks 9 – 16: These topics include plant anatomy\, animal science basics\, and the management of baby doll sheep \nWeeks 17 – 24: We’ll cover topics associated with water and air composition\, quality\, and conservation \nWeeks 25 – 29: We’ll jump into insects\, fruits and nut production\, AgriBusiness basics\, and greenhouse crops \nWeeks 30 – 31: NRCS Fundamentals of Conservation & Sustainability in Agriculture Certification prep and test review \nNote: Should any student possess the requisite knowledge and experience in any segment\, they may test out in any or all segments. \nNote: Should any student be successful in testing out of all segments\, we’ll readily provide the NRCS Certification. \nNote: Should any student who tests out of all segments prefer a different certification\, we’ll provide those on a case-by-case basis. \n\n\n\n\nContact our course facilitators with any questions: \n\nDr. Michael Weatherly\, mw********@*********nc.com\nMr. James Mershon\, jm******@*********nc.com
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/veteran-farm-to-table-ag-education-and-training-continuum/
LOCATION:Williamsburg Winery\, Ltd.\, 5800 Wessex Hundred\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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