Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops focusing on farm stays and outdoor experiences. This course is free for active military service members and military veterans.
Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, the 11-session series, “Serving the Land: A Veteran’s Guide to Farm Stays and Outdoor Experiences,” starts in March and runs through August 2026. The workshops will rotate between online classroom sessions and on-farm sessions with an online option.
“During our classroom sessions, participants will learn directly from farmers and agritourism leaders about the business of hosting guests on working farms,” said Kirstin Bailey, senior project manager with the Center. “They will also receive practical tools, examples, and worksheets to help prepare them for launching or expanding guest-based agritourism enterprises.”
Participants will also visit and tour Nebraska operations.
“Experiencing operations within the state gives veterans and service members the chance to see firsthand how producers design guest activities, manage visitor flow, and build safe and welcoming spaces for recreation,” Bailey said.
Registration is required by March 16. To register, visit cfra.org/AgVets2026.
Participant stipends are available to cover approved expenses such as travel, meals, and child care. Individuals are welcome to attend with family members. For on-farm events, physical accommodations may be made upon request.
For more information, contact Bailey at 402.367.8989 or kirstinb@cfra.org.
