

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Veterans IN Farming State Meeting 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We’re excited to announce registration is open for the 3rd Annual Veterans IN Farming State Meeting 2026, a full-day event for veterans, caregivers, and anyone interested in small-scale farming. 

What to Expect:

Morning Classes: Short presentations (under an hour) covering a wide range of topics.

Afternoon Workshops: Longer, hands-on sessions to dive deeper into highly requested topics.

Session Examples:

Forest &amp; Woodlot Management: Sustainable timber and woodland stewardship

Beginning Beekeeping: Starting hives and honey production

Selling Flowers: Grow, market, and sell cut flowers profitably

Gardening Small Spaces: Maximize yields in gardens under an acre

Resilient &amp; Profitable Animals: Livestock management for cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry

USDA/NRCS Resources: Programs for beginning veteran farmers

SARE Resources: Sustainable agriculture grants and technical assistance

Grant &amp; Business Planning: Build strong grant applications or farm business plans

Regenerative Farming: Practices to improve soil, water, and farm resilience

Veteran Panel: Learn from experiences of fellow veteran farmers

AgrAbility Resources: Farm adaptations for physical challenges

Food Preservation Taste Test: Hands-on pickling, freezing, and canning

Registration Details:

Scholarships: Veterans and caregivers attend for just $20 (includes meals, classes/workshops, and expo).

Standard Non-Veteran Registration: $120, covering meals and full event access.

Youth: Under 16 are free (please RSVP for meal planning).

Accommodation:
Book your stay at the onsite hotel using the event discount. Discount code ends March 6, 2026. Attendees are responsible for accommodations.

Sponsorship &amp; Vendors:
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event? Set up a table to sell your products or showcase your farm/business. Contact joericker@ateaseorchard.com
 
Brought to you with support from: Veterans IN Farming, At Ease Orchard, The National AgrAbility Project, Purdue University Extension, Hoosier Uplands, and Indiana AgVets

Register &amp; Learn More: https://vetsinfarming.wildapricot.org/

Disclaimers:

The USDA's AgVets program aims to enhance agricultural opportunities for military veterans by providing grants to non-profits. These grants support comprehensive, hands-on, and immersive model farm and ranch programs that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans, offering onsite, hands-on training and classroom education. It also aims to strengthen agricultural production and rural economies across the United States by creating pathways for veterans in agriculture. The program is designed to help veterans gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure meaningful job and career opportunities that increase individual, family, and community vitality.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Emily Kring prior to the meeting at ekring@purdue.edu by 3/13/26.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/veterans-in-farming-state-meeting-2026/200029540601737
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, business, sports, exhibitions, job-fairs
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://vetsinfarming.wildapricot.org/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=indianapolis-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Indianapolis
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre
- **lat**: 39.76963
- **long**: -86.15866
- **full address**: Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, 31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1916, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Vets IN Farming (https://allevents.in/org/vets-in-farming/23316640)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, 31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1916, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Vets IN Farming
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, meetups, business, sports, exhibitions, job-fairs
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Veterans IN Farming State Meeting 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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