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Applications for the next cohort of BattleGround to Breaking Ground are now open and will close on December 6. The program offers a tuition-based and tuition waived track for veterans and beginning farmers and ranchers. The course work includes business planning education, ag production education, and hands-on mentorship. Visit the website HERE for more information and details to apply.

The next BattleGround to Breaking Ground Ag Business workshop will be held on December 6 in Belton. Partnering with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension county agent, topic areas covered will include rural business ideas, business planning basics, funding opportunities and sources, veteran and beginning farmer resources, and possibilities for farming and ranching with a disability. Check out the event here.

A Veteran's Day news story from AgriLife Today will highlight Texas AgrAbility and BattleGround to Breaking Ground's work with veterans in agriculture. The story includes Texas AgrAbility client Chris Pogue who received a farm assessment for his bison, vegetable, and pastured pig and poultry operation.

Submitted by Makenzie McLaurin Thomas