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Thanks so much,
Robyn

Robyn Metzger
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<span style="color:#001489;"><strong><span style="font-size:20px;">Apply Now for Armed to Farm Veteran Training<br>in New Mexico</span></strong></span> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:12px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td><div 
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The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is partnering with <a href="https://holisticmanagement.org/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #f66800;" rel="noopener">Holistic Management International</a> (HMI) to bring its Armed to Farm (ATF) training to the Southwest. Veterans who want to attend the week-long training in Albuquerque, New Mexico, can apply online now.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p 
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ATF allows veterans and their spouses to experience sustainable, profitable small-scale farming enterprises and explore career opportunities in agriculture. At ATF, participants learn about business planning, budgeting, recordkeeping, marketing, USDA programs, livestock production, fruit and vegetable production, and more. Participants gain a strong foundation in the basic principles of operating a sustainable farm. In addition, ATF attendees join a nationwide network of supportive farmer-veterans and agricultural advisors. 
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<span style="font-size:14px;">ATF trainings include an engaging blend of farm tours, hands-on activities, and interactive classroom instruction. NCAT Sustainable Agriculture specialists will teach the training sessions. Staff from HMI, USDA agencies, and experienced crop and livestock producers will provide additional instruction. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px">
<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Applications are available </strong><a href="https://www.armedtofarm.org/armed-to-farm-new-mexico/" style="color: #f66800;"><strong>here</strong></a><strong> and are due by February 11, 2022</strong>. </span><br><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span><br>
<span style="font-size:14px;">This training is for veterans in the Southwest, with preference given to those in New Mexico. The number of participants will be limited. <strong>NCAT will notify selected participants by February 18</strong>. Spouses or farm partners are welcome as well but must submit a separate application. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px">
<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:#001489;"><strong>Dates, Location, and Cost</strong></span> </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px">
<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Armed to Farm will take place March 28-April 1, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico</strong>. Participants will attend classroom sessions and travel to local farms for hands-on learning experiences. </span><span style="font-size:14px;">The event is free for those chosen to attend; lodging, transportation to local farms, and most meals will be provided. Participants must pay their own travel costs to and from the event, but travel scholarships are available through a <a href="https://www.armedtofarm.org/ncat-and-ranchin-vets-partner-to-make-armed-to-farm-trainings-accessible-to-more-farmer-veterans/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #f66800;" rel="noopener">partnership with Ranchin’ Vets</a>.  </span>
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<span style="font-size:14px;">NCAT is organizing and hosting this Armed to Farm event in partnership with Holistic Management International. Funding is provided by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.  </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:#001489;"><strong>Questions?</strong></span> </span></p><p 
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