About
The Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture program is dedicated to the integration and support of veterans entering or currently working in agriculture to benefit their health and welfare, as well as the state’s agricultural economy. Through invaluable partnerships with agencies, organizations, and farmers across the state, members receive opportunities for education, training, scholarships, and mentorship spanning various topic and skill levels. The program also seeks to further promote the development of agricultural industries, products, and marketing opportunities across the state.
For more information, contact the Business Development Division at 304-558-2210 or vetstoag@wvda.us.
Veterans & Heroes Program Application
Education & Training Scholarships
The below listings include the approved scholarship opportunities for FY20. Click the links for more specific training information. Scholarship applicants MUST be a member of the Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture Program and MUST complete the below application and contact WVDA at 304-558-2210 or vetstoag@wvda.us prior to event registration.
Scholarship Opportunities
Beef Production & Management
Beekeeping 101
Berry Production
Cattleman’s College
Food for Profit
Future Generations University: Maple Certification
Getting Started with Pasture Pigs
Indoor Specialty Mushroom Cultivation
Intro to Value-Added Dairy
Mid-Ohio Valley Growers Conference
Orchard Management
Retail Farm Market School
Soil Health
Starting from Square One
Unlimited Future, Inc.: Planning for Profit
WV Beekeepers Association Spring/Fall Conference
WV Hive Co-Starters
WV Master Gardner Conference
Woodland Mushroom Cultivation
Woodland Stewardship: Management Practices for Landowners
Marketing Programs
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Homegrown By Heroes (HBH) is the official farmer veteran branding program of America, administered nationally by the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). It certifies ranchers, farmers, and fisherman of all military eras to sell their product as veteran owned and produced. |
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WV Grown is the premiere branding program for agricultural products in West Virginia. By placing the West Virginia Grown logo on a product, buyers are assured that the product was grown or processed, with quality ingredients, in the Mountain State. |
Links
Homegrown By Heroes
SBA ‘Boots to Business’
WV Department of Veterans Assistance
WVU Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs
WV National Guard