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.

🌱 Mark your calendars! Vets on the Farm Monthly Gatherings are BACK! 🌱We are just a few weeks out from our next gatherin...
04/01/2026

🌱 Mark your calendars! Vets on the Farm Monthly Gatherings are BACK! 🌱

We are just a few weeks out from our next gathering, and we would love to see you there.
📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
📍 Spokane Conservation District – Scheele Conference Room
⏰ 2:00 – 3:30(ish)

We are returning to monthly meetings to stay better connected with our Veterans, farmers, partners, and community...All of you!

👉 This month, our VOTF Board will be joining us to introduce themselves and share updates on the farm.

If you have have missed us as much as we have missed you, come join us, this is a great one to restart with.
Save the date and plan to join us!

🌱 Calling All Veteran Makers & Homesteaders! 🇺🇸We have a great opportunity for our Veteran community 👀Our friend Abby, t...
04/01/2026

🌱 Calling All Veteran Makers & Homesteaders! 🇺🇸

We have a great opportunity for our Veteran community 👀

Our friend Abby, the Gather & Grow Market organizer, is offering discounted vendor spaces just for Veterans!
👉 $75 for a 10x10 booth
👉 Deadline extended to April 20
👉 Plenty of space still available in the homesteaders building

This is an awesome chance to showcase your products, whether you are into:
🌿 Gardening
🍯 Beekeeping
🕯️ Handmade goods
🥕 Food & farm products
…and more!

If you have been thinking about getting your products out there, this is a great, low-barrier way to jump in.

📩 Interested? Contact Abby diretly:
abbyhenning728@gmail.com

Let us know if you sign up and we will be sure to visit your booth when we take a break from our booth!

Farmer Veteran Coalition of Idaho

The Spokane County Career Expo is bringing together 120+ employers and 1,500+ job seekers!🗓 April 14 | ⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM📍 S...
03/27/2026

The Spokane County Career Expo is bringing together 120+ employers and 1,500+ job seekers!

🗓 April 14 | ⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Spokane County Fairgrounds

More information: https://worksourcespokane.com/spokane-county-career-expo/
Show up, make connections, and see what is out there.

Episode #3 🔥Garlic Fresno meets the icy deck. Alaska style.Elixir Hot Sauce is out there doing it right! So fun to watc...
03/27/2026

Episode #3 🔥

Garlic Fresno meets the icy deck. Alaska style.
Elixir Hot Sauce is out there doing it right! So fun to watch this unfold!

We are going to need Episode #4!

Not every classroom has four walls… sometimes it looks like a farm, a kitchen, or a table full of future leaders.Over th...
03/27/2026

Not every classroom has four walls… sometimes it looks like a farm, a kitchen, or a table full of future leaders.

Over the past few weeks, we have had the opportunity to speak with students across our community, from high school classrooms to university programs, sharing what agriculture, sustainability, and purpose-driven work can look like beyond the textbook.

We connected with:
• Shadle Park High School Culinary Arts students 🍽️
• Washington State University students in the Field Analysis of Sustainable Food Systems course 🌾
• (and Spokane Community College—even though we forgot to grab photos 🤦‍♀️)
These conversations matter.

Because the next generation of farmers, food producers, and changemakers are sitting in these rooms right now; asking questions, challenging ideas, and figuring out where they fit.
And if we can help even one student see a path they didn’t know existed… it is worth every minute.

Thank you to the instructors and students who welcomed us in. We are always honored to share the work happening at Vets on the Farm.

If you are an educator and would like us to speak to your class, send us a message. We would love to connect!

🌱 Soil nerds, this one was GOOD! 🌱We had Tainio Biologicals out at the farm, and Steve & Denis brought the 🔥 when it com...
03/26/2026

🌱 Soil nerds, this one was GOOD! 🌱

We had Tainio Biologicals out at the farm, and Steve & Denis brought the 🔥 when it comes to soil health and biology.

Real talk, real learning, and tools our Veterans can actually use.
This is what Vets on the Farm is all about, hands-on education with people who truly know their stuff.

Huge thank you to Tainio Biologicals for pouring into our program!

👉 Who else geeks out over soil health? Drop a 🌱 below!

Tainio Biologicals, Inc.

🌱 BIG NEWS FROM THE FARM… WE HAVE DUCKLINGS! 🦆💛Today we welcomed 10 brand new ducklings to Vets on the Farm and we are j...
03/26/2026

🌱 BIG NEWS FROM THE FARM… WE HAVE DUCKLINGS! 🦆💛

Today we welcomed 10 brand new ducklings to Vets on the Farm and we are just a little bit excited about it 😄

These little ones may be tiny now, but they are future egg-laying powerhouses and trust us…

Duck eggs are AMAZING.
🥚 Richer flavor
🥚 Bigger yolks
🥚 Incredible for baking (hello fluffy cakes 👀)
🥚 Perfect for homemade pasta
🥚 Next-level omelettes

We cannot wait to watch these little ones grow and eventually share their eggs with all of you.

Welcome to the farm, little crew 💛

Thinking about starting (or growing) your farm? This is one you do NOT want to miss.The U.S. Department of Agriculture F...
03/25/2026

Thinking about starting (or growing) your farm? This is one you do NOT want to miss.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is hosting a free webinar designed specifically for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers and it is packed with resources that can help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to expand your operation, this session will walk you through:
✔️ Funding opportunities & loan programs
✔️ Risk management tools
✔️ First steps to working with USDA
✔️ Additional resources to support your ag journey

🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
💻 Register: https://tinyurl.com/pbrfteyz

The Farm Service Agency defines a beginning farmer as someone who has operated for 10 years or less, so if this defines you (or someone you know), this is a great opportunity to plug into support and build momentum.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Episode #2 🌶️From Spokane to Captain Rob’s crew in Alaska! We think it is safe to say Elixir’s Hot Sauce has passed the...
03/25/2026

Episode #2 🌶️

From Spokane to Captain Rob’s crew in Alaska! We think it is safe to say Elixir’s Hot Sauce has passed the crew test.

Who else wants a bottle? 🔥Shop their store front www.elixirsauce.com or head on over the Scale House Market!

The Scale House Market

From our fields to the Akutan, Alaska! 🌶️🔥Elixir Hot Sauce just shipped a batch made with our Jalapeños & Fresnos to Cap...
03/25/2026

From our fields to the Akutan, Alaska! 🌶️🔥

Elixir Hot Sauce just shipped a batch made with our Jalapeños & Fresnos to Captain Rob’s crab boat in Alaska… and we could not be more excited!

Hands down some of the best partners we could ask for.
We are grateful for partnerships like this!

👉 “Go give them a follow”
👉 “You need to try this sauce”

🌱 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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