A simple starting point for veterans who want help finding the right agricultural resources, programs, and next steps.
Farm Coaching begins with a short intake call with a farmer. The goal is to learn where you are in your farm journey, what you are working toward, and which At Ease Orchard program or resource pathway may be the best fit.
American VetFarm Network is designed especially for beginning farmers, but At Ease Orchard also connects with farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs at other stages.
The first call is led by a farmer with more than 20 years of hands-on farming experience and personal experience as a caregiver to a disabled veteran.
Farm questions are rarely just about production. They can involve family, land, money, capacity, timing, health, confidence, and figuring out what is realistic for your life. The intake call is designed to help sort through those pieces and identify a clear next step.
At Ease Orchard has several program pathways. The intake call helps us understand where you are in your farm journey and which next step may be most useful.
American VetFarm Network is focused on veterans who are just getting started, exploring agriculture, or building early-stage farm goals.
Some participants may be best served by virtual gatherings, in-person Summits, peer learning, or Field Guide resources.
If American VetFarm Network is not the right fit, we may be able to point you toward another At Ease Orchard program, partner organization, or outside resource.
You do not need polished answers. These are just simple questions to help make the intake call more useful.
Livestock, crops, homesteading, markets, land stewardship, value-added products, or something you are still figuring out?
Land, animals, equipment, experience, family support, a business idea — or just curiosity and a place to begin?
Education, resources, funding leads, training, peer connection, program fit, or a realistic first step?
The intake call can cover a wide range of early farm questions. You do not have to know exactly what you need before you reach out.
Email us to share what you are working on and what kind of support or resources you are looking for.