Attra - Sustainable Agriculture

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT's Southeast Regional Director and Director of NCAT's Armed to Farm Program Margo Hale, talks with Alvina, an Air Force Reservist who owns River Hill Ranch in Richmond, Kentucky.Alvina Maynard credits a commercial she happened to see on television while staying in in a hotel with inspiring her to raise alpacas.Alvina talks about her military background, her farming enterprises, and how her operation has grown. She also shares her experience accessing various USDA programs, including the Value-Added Producer Grant and EQIP. Alvina discusses the programs and services she has utilized, how those programs have helped her reach her farm goals, and tips for veterans and other farmers as they navigate USDA programs.Related ATTRA Resources:NCAT Armed to FarmWebsiteNCAT Armed to FarmFacebookVeteran ResourcesFinancing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning FarmersFederal Conservation Resources for Sustainable Farming and RanchingVeterans Discuss USDA ProgramsHigh Tunne