Vets on the Farm

05/02/2026

Some mornings start with coffee & ducklings.
Some start with a busted irrigation line.
Not a great way to be greeted.

Good thing we have a retired plumber on staff!
Sometimes training opportunities just pop-up. Irrigation repair training is high on the list for Monday!

05/01/2026

This is what a couple of days on the farm looks like…

Samson out here running the BCS, knocking down grass and helping with "Farm Beautification" (if you know, you know).
Then heading inside to prep and cook the protein for Derek’s going away lunch.

Field work. Kitchen work. Teamwork.
Because at Vets on the Farm, training is not just one skill, it is All.Of.It.
Learning how to grow food, preparing it, and taking care of the people around you.
Every task matters. Every role matters. Every Veteran matters.
This is how skills are built.
This is how community is built.

Support Veterans. Grow something great.
Want to go a step further? Donations help us ensure every Veteran is paid while they learn and train on the farm. https://tinyurl.com/35mxs2sc

05/01/2026

☀️ Sunshine, soil & a whole lot of healing work behind the scenes 🌱

Days like today are what it is all about.
What you see at the plant sale is the finished product; strong veggie starts, healthy herb & flower starts and full flower baskets.

What you all do not always see is the work to get them there.
Seeding. Watering. Transplanting.
And, right now, hardening off.
Every veggie tray you see has been slowly introduced to the elements for gradual acclimation, so when you take them home, they are ready to thrive.

And this is what training looks like at Vets on the Farm.
Hands in the soil.
Learning by doing.
Conversations happening row by row, tray by tray.
This is where skills are built and where community grows right alongside the plants.
Come see it all for yourself

Behind Spokane Conservation District (big white tent)
4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley
Friday, May 8, 2–6 PM
Saturday, May 9, 9 AM – 4 PM

Support Veterans. Grow something great.

Would you like to go a step further? Donations help us ensure every Veteran is paid while they learn and train on the farm. https://tinyurl.com/35mxs2sc

05/01/2026

We could win an Elixir Sauce Company bottle of Hot Sauce by finding a Golden ticket simply by eating a Smashing Verde Burger at Frugals Spokane?!?!
Heck of a DEAL, friends! Go grab lunch tomorrow and each day after.

05/01/2026

Come see us! It is going to be an EPIC couple of days! HumbleBee Apothecary

04/30/2026

Fire, soil, and a whole lot of learning! This is what climate-smart agriculture looks like in action. 🔥🌱

A huge thank you to the Phoenix Conservancy for leading an incredible BioChar workshop with our crew at Vets on the Farm.

From building the burn to understanding how BioChar transforms soil health, this was hands-on learning at its best.

Chris and Hannah led the training for 20 participants who came out ready to dig in and learn how this ancient practice is shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture.

The event was made possible through a partnership formed via Serve Washington's, "Washington Climate Corps Network;" bringing together Vets on the Farm and Phoenix Conservancy to turn connection into action.

We are grateful to our partners, friends of the farm, and community members who showed up, leaned in, and got their hands dirty with us.

We would like to extend a thank you to Casa Cano Farms for the most amazing pork butt, which we used to make BBQ pulled pork sandwiches for lunch! Delicious does not begin to describe the utter deliciousness!

Casa Cano Farms Phoenix Conservancy

04/30/2026

Stock up!
Say, “Happy Mother’s Day” to all of the hot sauce loving Mothers in your life!
Elixir Sauce Company

You have 4 days to get your spicy Mom some Elixir hot sauce from www.elixirsauce.com use code "MOM" at check out for 20% off

04/30/2026

We asked them to build a chicken coop.
They built a chicken lady cave.

This is more than just a chicken coop. From tear-down to build-up, this crew got it DONE.
The old coop is gone, and in its place stands a new home for 23 chicks who are now living their best life.

It is hands-on learning, teamwork, and building something from the ground up.
This is what growth looks like at Vets on the Farm.

04/30/2026

Spinach does not just “show up” in a harvest bin.

This right here started weeks ago; tiny seeds, carefully planted, watered, watched, and worked day after day. In the Hoop House, every row you see took intention, patience, and a whole lot of hands in the soil.

During these cooler stretches, we tuck our crops in at night, covered and protected, then uncover them in the morning when Mother Nature gives us the green light. It is a daily rhythm. A commitment.

And then, finally… harvest.
Every leaf in the bin represents the work behind it:
🌱 Seeding
💧 Irrigation management
🌿 Weeding and care
☀️ Watching weather apps (only 3 or 4)
🧤 Consistently showing up

This is what “fresh” really means.
Grown with purpose, patience, and by Veterans.

04/30/2026

Did you know pollinators are responsible for 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat?

Mark your Calendars: Join Mobius at Pollinator Day to learn how honeybees support our food systems and how you can help protect them.

Mobius Discovery Center
Saturday, June 13
10 am – 1 pm
Hands-on activities, local experts, and a whole lot of buzz-worthy knowledge.

Vets on the Farm is excited to be part of this collaboration, come say hi!

West Plains Beekeepers Association

04/29/2026

This is what “getting ready” looks like!

Our Great American Plant Sale is almost here and the greenhouse is FULL.
Flower baskets overflowing 🌸
Veggie starts strong 🥬
Herbs ready to go 🌿
Everything you need to kick off your garden, grown right here by Veterans.

Behind Spokane Conservation District (look for the big white tent!), 4422 E 8th Ave, Spokane Valley.
Friday, May 8, 2–6 PM
Saturday, May 9, 9 AM – 4 PM

Support Veterans. Grow something great.

04/29/2026

Leaving the military soon? Do not wait to figure out what is next. Come see us.

Vets on the Farm is an authorized Department of Defense SkillBridge location
If you are within 180 days of separation, you can start your next career now, while still on active duty.

Through SkillBridge at Vets on the Farm, you will gain:
🚜 Hands-on farm and equipment experience
🌿 Training in agriculture and conservation careers
🐝 Beekeeping and food production skills
🤝 A tight-knit, mission-driven Veteran community

This is not classroom learning, this is real work, real skills, and a real pathway forward.

We are actively looking for motivated service members ready to roll up their sleeves and build something meaningful after service.
Start here: https://www.skillbridge.mil/

WorkSource Spokane Fairchild Air Force Base