Farmer Veteran Coalition Holistic Impactful Veteran Engagement (H.I.V.E.) Program
The Holistic Impactful Veteran Engagement (H.I.V.E.) program, is a 12-day course that begins in late September and ends in early October in Plentywood, Montana. This is the first of three 15-member cohorts to be offered. Future seminars will be in spring 2025 in Missoula, Montana, and fall 2025 in Bozeman, Montana.
Gain knowledge and build your skills with the nation’s largest Veteran-focused agriculture-oriented non-profit through:
- Holistic approach focused on resiliency
- Classroom and in-field instruction and experience
- Connecting with USDA Regional Leadership
- Preparing for funding opportunities
- Giving back to your community
– All expenses for the course are funded through the Farmer Veteran Coalition and the USDA NRCS National Equity Outreach Grant.
Calendar of Events
- Arrival of Cohort in Plentywood Montana
- 9/29/2024-1:0
- 9/29/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/arrival-of-cohort-in-plentywood-montana/
- 0
- (Day 1) Agenda Review
- 9/30/2024-1:0
- 9/30/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/agenda-review/
- 0
- (Day 1) Introduction
- 9/30/2024-2:0
- 9/30/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/introduction/
- 0
- (Day 2) WRAP I
- 10/1/2024-8:0
- 10/1/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-2-wrap-i/
- 0
- (Day 3) WRAP I
- 10/2/2024-4:0
- 10/2/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-3-wrap-i/
- 0
- (Day 3) NCAT Session
- 10/2/2024-4:0
- 10/2/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-3-ncat-session/
- 0
- (Day 4) MPN
- 10/3/2024-2:0
- 10/3/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-4-mpn/
- 0
- (Day 4) NCAT
- 10/3/2024-2:0
- 10/3/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-4-ncat/
- 0
- (Day 4) Farm Visit
- 10/3/2024-6:0
- 10/3/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-4-farm-visit/
- 0
- (Day 5) NCAT
- 10/4/2024-4:0
- 10/4/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-5-ncat/
- 0
- (Day 5) Farm F Visit
- 10/4/2024-6:0
- 10/4/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-5-farm-f-visit/
- 0
- (Day 6) Evaluation
- 10/5/2024-4:0
- 10/5/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-6-evaluation/
- 0
- (Day 6) Farm Visit
- 10/5/2024-6:0
- 10/5/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-6-farm-visit/
- 0
- (Day 7) Field Trip
- 10/6/2024-8:0
- 10/6/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-7-field-trip/
- 0
- (Day 8) CFF
- 10/7/2024-4:0
- 10/7/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-8-cff/
- 0
- (Day 8) Farm Visit
- 10/7/2024-6:0
- 10/7/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-8-farm-visit/
- 0
- (Day 9) NRCS
- 10/8/2024-4:0
- 10/8/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-9-nrcs/
- 0
- (Day 9) Farm Visit
- 10/8/2024-6:0
- 10/8/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-6-farm-visit-2/
- 0
- (Day 10) NRCS
- 10/9/2024-4:0
- 10/9/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-9-nrcs-2/
- 0
- (Day 10) Farm Visit
- 10/9/2024-6:0
- 10/9/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-9-farm-visit/
- 0
- (Day 11) USDA / FSA
- 10/10/2024-4:0
- 10/10/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-10-nrcs/
- 0
- (Day 11) Farm Visit
- 10/10/2024-6:0
- 10/10/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-11-farm-visit-2/
- 0
- (Day 12) WRAP I Review
- 10/11/2024-2:0
- 10/11/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-10-farm-visit/
- 0
- (Day 12) Evaluations
- 10/11/2024-2:0
- 10/11/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-12-5-year-plan-presentations/
- 0
- (Day 12) Graduation Ceremony
- 10/11/2024-2:0
- 10/11/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-12-evaluations/
- 0
- (Day 12) 5 Year Plan Presentations
- 10/11/2024-3:0
- 10/11/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-12-wrap-i-review/
- 0
- (Day 13) Cohort 01 Departs
- 10/12/2024-1:0
- 10/12/2024-0:0
- https://farmvetco.org/2024/09/12/day-11-farm-visit/
- 0
Program Details
Prevention / Resilience, Mobility, Curriculum = 27 hrs.
Farming / Ranching / AG Skillset Enhancement / Hands-on-Activities = 42 hrs.
USDA NRCS Program Curriculum = 25 hrs.
Evaluation = 6 hrs.
100-Hour Program
FVC Contact Information:
- Project Manager: Lawrence Rhone, lawrence@farmvetco.org or 406-317-5436
- Project Veteran Service Provider: Mariel Kessenich, mariel@farmvetco.org or 254-327-3224
Learn more by listening to Recovery Talk’s podcast episode with Lawrence where he talks more about the project and how it strives to help Veterans access agricultural resources. Listen here: https://on.soundcloud.com/5CYq2MPw4Du39GMCA
Read FVC’s article to learn more about the H.I.V.E. program here: https://farmvetco.org/2024/07/30/program-to-provide-holistic-approach-skills-to-farming/
The mission of Farmer Veteran Coalition is to cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. We believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems. We believe agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.
FVC Membership
Farmer Veteran Coalition is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization assisting veterans–and currently serving members–of the armed forces to embark on careers in agriculture. With a nationwide network of more than 30,000 veterans—and growing—we’re helping America’s bravest men and women serve our country a second time, by feeding it.