ROLLA, Mo. – Veterans are invited to attend a free beginning veteran farmer workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Rolla.
The workshop provides information to help some of the more than 300,000 veterans expected to return to Missouri in the next decade, said Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist and director of the Missouri AgrAbility Project.
The majority of returning veterans are likely to return to rural areas where they lived before serving their country, and many want to farm, Funkenbusch said.
A specialty production panel and a disability services panel will discuss resources for veteran farmers.
Sarah Massengale, MU Extension community development specialist in Dent County, said the event includes two farm tours:
The Tomazi farm north of St. James features a commercial beef cattle operation and the Knee Deep Farm in Cuba offers a look at a high tunnel operation where produce is grown for farmers markets. Knee Deep Farm also has a family-run cattle operation. Grazing systems at both farms will be discussed.
The tours require some walking, Massengale said. If you need special accommodations, call 573-729-3196.
The event begins at the St. Pat’s Ballroom A, Havener Center, 1346 N. Bishop Ave., Rolla. To register, call the MU Extension Center in Dent County at 573-729-3196, or email [email protected].
Free lunch is provided by MFA. MU Extension, the Center for Rural Affairs and Missouri AgrAbility sponsor the event.
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