From serving America to feeding America: Farm and ranch careers for Veterans

Leaving the military and figuring out what comes next can be a big transition. For some Veterans, that next chapter comes naturally. For others, finding a new purpose, a sense of community and meaningful work takes time.

At the Airpower Foundation, we believe in standing beside Veterans long after their service in uniform. We want to open doors to opportunities where their skills, work ethic and experience can continue making a difference.

Through our Veteran Workforce Development Program, we connect Veterans with employment opportunities on farms and ranches across the country, helping them put their skills to work and build a future beyond the uniform.

Supporting Veterans means supporting what comes next.

A different kind of work

Military service teaches people to work as a team, solve problems and take responsibility for the job in front of them. Those skills matter on farms and ranches, too.

Farm and ranch work can include caring for animals, maintaining equipment, managing land and working alongside others to get the job done. It is hands-on work with tangible results — a chance to see the difference your contributions make.

For Veterans who enjoy working outdoors or want to explore a different kind of career, agriculture may be worth considering. It can offer a fresh start and a chance to become part of a new team.

Airpower Foundation developed this program with partners including the Four Sixes Ranch, Pitchfork Ranch, Lazy E Arena, Lazy E Ranch, Reliance Ranches, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Veterans Commission. Together, we want to help Veterans explore opportunities in an industry that needs capable, dependable people.

Is this an opportunity for you?

If you’re a Veteran interested in farm or ranch work, we encourage you to reach out and ask questions. You don’t have to know everything about agriculture before you start exploring it.

Available positions may call for different skills and experience. Some may offer opportunities to learn on the job, while others may require specific qualifications. The best way to find out what’s available is to ask.

How to get started

Visit the Airpower Foundation’s contact page and complete the online form.

Although we are based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we assist Veterans nationwide. Let us know you’re interested in the Veteran Workforce Development Program. Share a little about your background, where you live and the kind of work you hope to find.

We’ll respond with information about current opportunities and possible next steps. Job openings and requirements vary, so we can’t promise placement, but we can help you learn more about what’s available.

A new way to serve

Leaving the military doesn’t mean leaving behind the skills, discipline and sense of responsibility you developed while serving. Those qualities still matter, and employers need them.

Agriculture offers one possible path forward. For Veterans who enjoy hands-on work, it may be a chance to build a new career, join a team and contribute to something bigger than themselves.

If you’re ready to explore what comes next, we’d be glad to hear from you.

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