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PA Veteran Farming Network members with verified military service and 50% or more farm ownership will be listed on our farm map and will be licensed to post our logo on their social and webpage. Contact us to be added.

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PA Preferred/Homegrown by Heroes is the state promotion program.

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Cornell Small Farms Market Research fact sheet provides step-by-step tips for this component of your business plan.

 

Tips for creating a Farm Marketing Plan from Horizon Farm Credit. Any business plan should include a marketing plan section.

 

Selling to Food Banks: Visit the Feeding PA site, then contact Tom Mainzer at Feeding PA for more info. 

  • PASS—PASS provides the mechanism for Pennsylvania farmers to donate safe, wholesome food products while being reimbursed for the costs involved in harvesting, processing, packaging, and transporting these foods. PDA information on PASS here.

Pennsylvania Homegrown by Heroes logo with silhouettes of male and female figures saluting and a yellow and blue banner saying PA Preferred
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Veteran owned farms and food businesses, learn about becoming a sponsor our farm map here.



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Information, services and products herein are provided with the understanding that neither the author, seller, fiscal sponsor, nor publisher is engaged in rendering any legal, business or financial advice. Consult a legal or financial professional as needed. Although we make strong efforts to make sure our information is accurate and current, the PA Veteran Farming Network or its staff,  volunteers, or sponsors cannot guarantee that all the information on this website  is always correct, complete, or up-to-date. 


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The use of brand names, logos, and/or any mention or listing of specific commercial products,workshops/events,  or services herein or at hosted events is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by the PA Veteran Farming Network  or our partners or fiscal sponsors, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.

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Our mentors provide peer coaching based on their experience. Mentees accept guidance at their own risk and should do their due diligence. We refer out to licensed professionals and subject matter experts as appropriate. 

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*A veteran  is one who served in the United States Army, Navy,

Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, including the reserve

components thereof, and was released from the service under

conditions other than dishonorable. Active duty, and current

Guard and Reserve members are also eligible participants of PA  Veteran Farming Network ("PAVFN" or "Network") events.

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