Are you a military veteran interested in farming and agriculture? Starting an agricultural enterprise or farm ownership requires careful planning, just like any other business venture.
Veteran Farmer Assistance and Outreach Program
The Wisconsin Farm Center provides:
- Access to agricultural resources and support.
- Guidance on developing a business plan to launch a farm.
- A special Veteran Farmer Logo to help identify and promote veteran-owned agricultural products.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recognize the significant contributions of Veteran-Owned Farms to Wisconsin’s economy. To help veteran farmers promote their businesses, WDVA and DATCP offer a certified Veteran-Owned Farm logo for eligible farms.
View a searchable list of Wisconsin’s Veteran-Owned Farms.
Eligibility Requirements
If the veteran is the applicant, they must meet the definition of “veteran” in Wis. Stat. 45.01(12). If an immediate family member of the veteran is the applicant, the veteran must meet Wis. Stat. 45.01(12)(g) to (i).
- The veteran must have served on active duty under honorable conditions for 90+ days during wartime, 2+ years during peacetime, or for the full period of his or her initial service obligation. Exceptions exist if the veteran was discharged due to a service-connected disability, reasons of hardship, reduction in forces, or if the veteran served in a designated crisis zone.
- If an immediate family member of the veteran is the applicant, the veteran must have died while in service, went missing in action, or died of a service-connected disability.
How to Certify Your Veteran Farmer Status
Complete the Veteran Farmer Assistance Certification Application and submit it:
By Mail:
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Division of Veterans Benefits
PO Box 7843
Madison, WI 53707-7843
By Email: Records@dva.wisconsin.gov
Apply for Certification Online
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