Kentucky AgVets

Connecting Kentucky Veterans to Agriculture Opportunities

Thank you for visiting our resource page to learn more about the Connecting Kentucky Veterans to Agriculture Opportunities program! Through this program, we are working with key organizations throughout Kentucky to provide educational opportunities, hands-on training and access to funding resources. Our main goal is to make sure veterans and active duty servicemembers have access to the training, education and funding resources needed for their current or future operations.

The Boots to Agriculture AgVets internship is open to transitioning service members at Fort Campbell in their last six months of service. To learn more about what opportunities are available, check out our host profile page here.

For more information or to learn how you can be a part of this new program, please sign up below or contact Spencer Guinn, KCARD Business Development Specialist, at sguinn@kcard.info or at (859) 550-3972.

Kentucky AgVets News

Featured

Jun 30, 2023

Q&A with AgVets Intern Kristen Kalm

Jun 30, 2023

CBRN Specialist Kristen Kalm is currently interning with Todd County Animal Clinic through the Kentucky AgVets Boots to Agriculture Internship Program. In this post, we sat down with Kristen to ask some questions about herself and how the program has helped her plan for after she exits service.

Jun 30, 2023

Sep 29, 2022

Accepting Applications for the AgVets Education Stipend

Sep 29, 2022

The Kentucky AgVets Program is offering reimbursement stipends to veterans looking to learn more about agriculture. Check out the full post to learn more and to apply.

Sep 29, 2022

Jun 22, 2022

Q&A with Specialist Juan Alejo

Jun 22, 2022

This month, we spoke with Juan Alejo about his internship with Fox Creek Cattle Company through the Boots to Agriculture Internship. KCARD assists with this internship as part of the Kentucky AgVets Program, which helps veterans and transitioning service members who are interested in agriculture access resources, internships, and educational opportunities.

Jun 22, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

March 19th: Kentucky AgVets Workshop and Networking Event

Mar 14, 2022

Please join the AgVets team on March 19th at 10am-4pm at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability (RCARS) in Jackson, KY for QPR training in the morning, followed by a catered lunch, and a high tunnel workshop in the afternoon.

Mar 14, 2022

Jul 8, 2021

Kentucky AgVets Steering Committee Spotlight: Chris Chamberlain with Bluegrass Blessings

Jul 8, 2021

Chris Chamberlain started Bluegrass Blessings after his retirement from the Air Force. He was kind enough to spend a few minutes with us and share a little bit about his farm and why he is passionate about agriculture.

Jul 8, 2021

Jun 29, 2021

On July 25, Kentucky AgVets will host the inaugural Kentucky AgVets Field Day at Cedar Creek Beef Company from 1-4 pm EST. Check out the questions and answers below for more information or if you have additional questions, email kpadgett@kcard.info.

Jun 29, 2021

Jun 15, 2021

Kentucky AgVets Partner Spotlight: Kentucky Horticulture Council

Jun 15, 2021

Dr. Cindy Finneseth with the Kentucky Horticulture Council (KHC) answered a few questions about her role and the best ways to stay up to date with the Council.

Jun 15, 2021

Kentucky AgVets FAQs

Any veteran or transitioning service member who is interested in learning more about how to start, or expand, an agriculture business in the state of Kentucky.
Transitioning service members who are interested in participating in an internship or CSP program through Fort Campbell or Fort Knox during their last 6 months of active duty.

Who qualifies for the program?

Along with our partners, we have identified farmers and agribusinesses who are willing to host in-person and hands-on workshops. These workshops will outline key production and business considerations for horticultural production, livestock production, and farm equipment and facility maintenance.
Participants will also have the opportunities to attend relevant classes, either online or in-person, through KCTCS.

WHat Types of workshops will be offered?

Do you offer any funding for veterans?

The only funding that KCARD directly offers is the AgVets Educational Stipend for veterans interested in attending agriculture-specific conferences, workshops, and other events.
Through our services, KCARD can help veterans identify and apply for helpful funding opportunities that may exist through local, state, or federal programs.