USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series (Day 2)

A free webinar series for Native American military veterans and transitioning service members on how USDA can help veterans prepare for a career in production agriculture. This event will provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community.

This is Day 2 of a two-part webinar series.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern

• USDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview
• Farm Loans Programs with Jill Thomas, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance with Sean Patrick and Jeremy NotAfraid, USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern

• Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) with Braden Pitcher, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) with Greg York, USDA Rural Development (RD) 

Register once to attend both sessions. It’s highly recommended to attend both.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation to participate in this webinar should contact the FSA Outreach Office at fsaoutreach@usda.gov or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.