Vets on the Farm is more than a farm — it’s a place of transition, training, and renewed mission. Located in Spokane, our farm provides military veterans with hands-on agricultural experience, education, and community as they build a future in farming, ranching, and conservation.
The land serves as both a working production farm and an outdoor classroom. Every crop grown and every season completed represents practical skill-building, teamwork, and forward momentum.
ABOUT vETS ON THE fARM
Our Roots
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Vets on the Farm was created as a program of the Spokane Conservation District to address two important needs: supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life and strengthening local agriculture.
What began as a small initiative has grown into a dynamic training farm where veterans gain experience in sustainable growing practices, food production, land stewardship, and small-farm operations.
We believe agriculture provides something uniquely powerful — structure, responsibility, purpose, and connection to community.
What We Grow
Our farm produces a diverse range of seasonal crops including:
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Fresh vegetables
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Culinary herbs
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Flowers
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Eggs
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Specialty crops suited to the Inland Northwest climate
Production methods emphasize sustainable and regenerative principles, including soil health management, efficient irrigation, greenhouse production, and low-till cultivation.
The farm not only feeds the local community — it also functions as a hands-on training ground where veterans learn real-world production skills from seed to harvest.
A Living Classroom
The farm is designed as an immersive learning environment. Veterans participate in:
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Crop planning and rotation
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Soil preparation and fertility management
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Irrigation setup and maintenance
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Harvesting and post-harvest handling
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Direct marketing and farm business fundamentals