Vets on the Farm

Vets on the Farm Veterans are ready for a new mission and a way to transition back into civilian life and career. Havana St. Spokane, WA 99202

(509)535-7274

*Mission-
To provide Veterans of our community an opportunity to combine their military service and skills with an education in conservation which will lead to agricultural based employment.

*Goal One- Education
Provide Vets an opportunity to explore agriculturally based employment by offering programs and curriculum through WSU Extension and Spokane Community Colleges. Levels of completion will be available and include course certification up to an Associate's degree.

*Goal Two- Partnership
Vets will be able to explore partnerships and internships on local farms and other agriculturally based business opportunities.

*Goal Three- Employment
Vets will be equipped to engage in employment with a new mission and sense of purpose. Areas of concentration will include small scale production agriculture, livestock management, equipment maintenence, custom farm work, ect.
1)Learning Farm Crew
2)Custom Operators
3)Small scale food production
4)Equine Therapy

Info please contact:
Spokane Conservation District
210 N.

🌱 We heard you so we are bringing it back. Monthly Vets on the Farm gatherings start again this April. 🌱We are excited t...
03/25/2026

🌱 We heard you so we are bringing it back. Monthly Vets on the Farm gatherings start again this April. 🌱

We are excited to return to monthly meetings to better connect, collaborate, and keep our community engaged.

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
📍 Spokane Conservation District in the Scheele Conference Room
⏰ 2:00 – 3:30

This month is a special one! The Vets on the Farm Board will be in attendance to introduce themselves and share updates on everything happening at the farm.

Whether you are a Veteran, farmer, partner, or friend of the program, we would love to see you there. These gatherings are a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and stay connected to the mission.

We made the shift to quarterly meetings last year, but we heard you and we are excited to be back together every month.
Come join us.

👉 Feel free to bring a fellow Veteran or friend who would enjoy being part of the community.

🐝 New Beekeeping Training Series from WSU Bee Program!The WSU Bee Program is releasing a new three-module video series d...
03/16/2026

🐝 New Beekeeping Training Series from WSU Bee Program!

The WSU Bee Program is releasing a new three-module video series designed to train commercial beekeepers, with valuable insights that beekeepers of all experience levels can learn from.

The series is called ABEJAS (Aprendizaje Básico y Experto en Jornadas Apícolas Sostenibles) — meaning “Basic and Expert Learning in Sustainable Beekeeping.” A fun play on the Spanish word for bees: abejas.

The full series will include 24 videos:
• 12 in Spanish
• 12 in English
📅 First videos release: March 20, 2026
📺 Watch on YouTube:

🐝 Apicultores de todos los niveles pueden aprender nuevas técnicas y conocimientos en esta serie educativa.





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🌿🌶️ Future hot sauce currently in the toddler stage.These little cilantro and pepper plants are growing in our greenhous...
03/13/2026

🌿🌶️ Future hot sauce currently in the toddler stage.

These little cilantro and pepper plants are growing in our greenhouse right now and are destined for something spicy with our friends at Elixir Sauce Company.

They may look innocent now… but give them a little sunshine, water, love and Veteran farmer attention and they will soon be causing delicious trouble in a bottle.

Watching ingredients go from seed → greenhouse → sauce is one of the best parts of farming.

Stay tuned… these peppers are working hard to earn their place in your next taco night. 🔥

🌱 30-Acre Ford Farm for Sale in the Orting ValleyWashington Farmland Trust is preparing to list one of its conserved pro...
03/13/2026

🌱 30-Acre Ford Farm for Sale in the Orting Valley

Washington Farmland Trust is preparing to list one of its conserved properties for sale, the Ford Farm, located in the beautiful and productive Orting Valley.

This 30-acre farm represents the remaining portion of the historic Ford Family Dairy. It is part of nearly 300 acres across seven farms Washington Farmland Trust has conserved in the valley over the years. It is an area well known for vegetable and livestock production, fertile soils, and strong flood infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to steward protected farmland in one of Washington’s most productive agricultural valleys.

The property features:
• Flat, productive farm fields
• Excellent drainage
• A scenic riparian area along the Puyallup River

📅 Virtual Information Session
March 18, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/4fyhj276

📌 Interested buyers should contact the listing broker directly and not wait until the information session.
For questions about the listing, contact:
Teresa D. Patton, Advisory & Transaction Services, CBRE
📞 (206) 963-1000, 📧 teresa.patton@cbre.com






Apply Now for Armed to Farm Oregon!NCAT, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, and Soil Sense Consulting are offering a veteran...
03/11/2026

Apply Now for Armed to Farm Oregon!

NCAT, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, and Soil Sense Consulting are offering a veterans’ sustainable agriculture training in Redmond, Oregon, April 13-17, 2026.

Armed to Farm gives military veterans an opportunity to see sustainable, profitable farming and ranching enterprises and learn about farming as a career. The Armed to Farm in Redmond will include a week of engaging classroom sessions, farm tours, and hands-on activities around central Oregon.

Armed to Farm participants will learn about whole-farm planning, farm financial planning, crop production, soil and water resource management and mapping, marketing, and more. Participants will gain a strong foundation in the basic principles of operating a sustainable farming enterprise. In addition, attendees will join a nationwide network of supportive farmer-veterans and agricultural advisors.

Instructors will include NCAT sustainable agriculture specialists, Armed to Farm alum West Lambert from Soil Sense Consulting, Central Oregon Veterans Ranch farmers, and U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies. Attendees will also learn from producers experienced in marketing and production in central Oregon.

Questions? Please contact Tammy Howard, tammyh@ncat.org

Selected participants will be required to submit a $50 refundable deposit to secure their placement. The full deposit will be refunded upon completion of the training week.
More information & Registration: https://tinyurl.com/bdd37fax

🌶️ Partner Highlight: Elixir Sauce Co. 🌶️We are proud to grow some of the Jalapeno, Fresno and Habanero Peppers used in ...
03/11/2026

🌶️ Partner Highlight: Elixir Sauce Co. 🌶️

We are proud to grow some of the Jalapeno, Fresno and Habanero Peppers used in the incredible hot sauces made by Elixir Sauce Co.

They are an amazing local partner and a great example of what happens when local agriculture and local food makers work together. Their sauces bring serious flavor, and we are honored the peppers grown at Vets on the Farm help make them possible.

✈️ Traveling through the Tri-Cities Airport?
You can now find Elixir Sauce there! It is a great way to take a taste of the Pacific Northwest with you wherever you go.

If you have not tried their sauces yet, you are missing out. Bold flavor, local ingredients, and a company who truly supports local farms.

Thank you Elixir Sauce Co. for being such a fantastic partner. 🌶️🔥

🌿 Gather & Grow Market – Artists & Homesteaders Fair 🌿Join in for the Gather & Grow Market, a two-day celebration of art...
03/09/2026

🌿 Gather & Grow Market – Artists & Homesteaders Fair 🌿

Join in for the Gather & Grow Market, a two-day celebration of artisans, homesteaders, and makers!

🗓 May 15 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🗓 May 16 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Kootenai County Fairgrounds
✨ FREE admission

Come explore two full vendor buildings featuring:
🌱 Handmade goods
🌱 Local foods
🌱 Plants & homesteading supplies
🌱 Artisans and crafters

In addition to shopping, enjoy interactive skill-sharing workshops on topics like gardening, preserving, herbalism, and other homesteading skills.
It is a great opportunity to shop local, learn something new, and connect with your community.

🔨 Calling all artisans, makers, and homesteaders!
Vendor applications are now open (application attached).
Application deadline: March 15

📩 Contact: Abby Henning
📧 abbyhenning728@gmail.com
📞 208-704-4219
Come shop, learn, connect, and be inspired!




2026 New Producer GrantCreating opportunities for new producers!AgWest Farm Credit recognizes a lack of start-up funds c...
03/08/2026

2026 New Producer Grant
Creating opportunities for new producers!

AgWest Farm Credit recognizes a lack of start-up funds can be challenging for many new producers. This grant opportunity celebrates the ingenuity and passion of new producers and helps them bring dreams to fruition. The program was developed for those who have a vision for their operation but lack the funds to put their plans into action.

Available funds - Successful applicants will receive a one-time $15,000 grant to support their operation’s growth.
The application window for the 2026 New Producer Grant Application window will be open until May 31.

Information & Application: https://tinyurl.com/5x63uyyf

Webinar support for New Producer Grant applicants:
AgVision: From Vision to Plan: Friday, 3/13, Noon-1 PST, https://tinyurl.com/9su8bytt
Agvision: Making the Numbers Work: Friday, 5/08, Noon-1 PST, https://tinyurl.com/82u2fxd6

AgWest Farm Credit

Vets on the Farm is currently seeking Veterans interested in interning at the farm this season!This is a hands-on opport...
03/07/2026

Vets on the Farm is currently seeking Veterans interested in interning at the farm this season!

This is a hands-on opportunity to learn about small-scale farming, conservation practices, and food production while working alongside fellow veterans in a supportive environment.

If you are a Veteran, or know a Veteran, interested in gaining farm experience and learning new skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please email us at:
📧 vetsonthefarm@gmail.com


Where Medicine Meets AgricultureYou are invited to attend this FREE virtual presentation by Katie Hammock, The Dairy Wif...
03/06/2026

Where Medicine Meets Agriculture

You are invited to attend this FREE virtual presentation by Katie Hammock, The Dairy Wife. In “Where Medicine Meets Agriculture”, Katie has designed a program that give a behind-the-scenes look at agricultural emergencies – blending real ER experiences with the realities of daily farm life.

Find out the most common injuries seen from farm accidents, what those first critical minutes truly look like, how small decisions can dramatically impact outcomes, practical ways to prepare for emergencies and build your own confidence if you should ever be faced with such an emergency.

Friday, April 17, 10-Noon PST via Zoom
Register: https://tinyurl.com/5cud67xy

Natural Resource Apprenticeship ProgramSpokane Conservation District is now accepting applications for their paid Natura...
03/06/2026

Natural Resource Apprenticeship Program

Spokane Conservation District is now accepting applications for their paid Natural Resource Apprenticeship Program!

Who should apply?
• Ages 18-25
• Recent high-school graduates or early career explorers
• Interested in conservation, natural resources, or environmental work.

Participants gain:
• 🌍 Hands-on field experience
• 🎓 An AAS degree from Spokane Community College
• 💼 Paid apprenticeship with tuition covered

Learn more about this amazing program & to apply: https://tinyurl.com/4t637p72

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7524 S. Ellis Road
Spokane, WA
99223

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