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The Veterans Business Outreach Center's Boots to Business entrepreneurial training for military veterans is interested in Farming & Ranching

We are pleased to announce Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers, in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), designed specifically for those with an interest in developing an agriculture-based business.

This one-day, virtual session, presented on Monday, January 22nd, will feature speakers from across the USDA, farmer veteran business owners, SBA resource partners and industry experts from across the country.

Date:  Monday, Jan 22, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Registration: Click here.

The industry-specific curriculum aids those interested in exploring agriculture-based business ownership by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and more. 

Topics will include:

• What is Entrepreneurship?
• Homestead vs. Business Opportunity?
• Doing Your Market Research – Who is buying what you are growing/raising?
• Financing Your Venture – Short term and Long Range
• Selecting The Correct Legal Structure for your Farm/Ranch
• The Economics of Agriculture
• Business Planning – From idea to roadmap
• SBA/USDA Resources for You

Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP). 

For six-minute Boots to Business video overview, click here.

Active-Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), Veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate.