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Webinar

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series – Day 1

Event Date
August 11, 2026
Time
2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Location
Virtual
Two men standing in a field looking at a phone, a black cow leans its head against the back of the man holding the phone

A free webinar series for Native American military veterans and transitioning service members on how USDA can help veterans prepare for a career in production agriculture. This event will provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community.

Registration

Register once to attend both sessions. It’s highly recommended to attend both.

Click here to register

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern 

  1. USDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview 
  2. Farm Loans Programs with Jill Thomas, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) 
  3. Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance with Sean Patrick and Jeremy NotAfraid, USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)  

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation to participate in this webinar should contact the FSA Outreach Office at fsaoutreach@usda.gov or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.