Veteran Farm to Table-Ag Education and Training Continuum

Registration Details:

• Course Registration: Open
• Registration Close: 6 pm ET, Friday, February 27, 2026
• Cost: Free

• Course Start: Monday, March 2, 2026
• End: Monday, September 28, 2026
• Duration: 31 weeks, recurring every Monday
• Time: 10 am ET - 12 pm ET

• In-person and virtual attendance welcomed
• Max students allowable: 25 - combination of in-person and virtual

• The Williamsburg Winery, Westbury Hall, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
• Wheelchair ramp and bathrooms available
• On-site cafe open for breakfast, 8 - 10 am at our hotel, Wedmore Hotel
• On-site tavern open for lunch, 11:00 - 3 pm, Gabriel Archer Tavern (aka, "GAT")

• Laptop Required for in-person; may also use desktop if participating remotely
• Caution: Unfavorable course outcomes expected if attempt to use smart tablets and phones

Weeks 1 - 8: We'll cover topics including an introduction to Agriculture (Ag), sustainability of natural resources, and all things soil

Weeks 9 - 16: These topics include plant anatomy, animal science basics, and the management of baby doll sheep

Weeks 17 - 24: We'll cover topics associated with water and air composition, quality, and conservation

Weeks 25 - 29: We'll jump into insects, fruits and nut production, AgriBusiness basics, and greenhouse crops

Weeks 30 - 31: NRCS Fundamentals of Conservation & Sustainability in Agriculture Certification prep and test review

Note: Should any student possess the requisite knowledge and experience in any segment, they may test out in any or all segments.

Note: Should any student be successful in testing out of all segments, we'll readily provide the NRCS Certification.

Note: Should any student who tests out of all segments prefer a different certification, we'll provide those on a case by case basis.

Recruitment Events

Location: The Williamsburg Winery, Westbury Hall, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185

Veteran Opportunity - Recruitment Day for Ag Education & Training

Monday, Feb 16 from 11 am to 1 pm EST: Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veteran-opportunity-recruitment-day-for-ag-education-training-tickets-1982458145680?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Monday, Feb 23 from 11 am to 1 pm EST: Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veteran-opportunity-recruitment-day-for-ag-education-training-tickets-1982459843759?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Contact our course facilitators with any questions:

• Dr. Michael Weatherly, [email protected]
• Mr. James Mershon, [email protected]

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