ELMO. ELMO Secretary Perdue’s Video on Veterans

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ELMO

Secretary Perdue’s Video on Veterans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAeLqXHUU3w

Why Veterans? There are approximately 22 million Veterans in the U.S. 19 percent of the military come from rural America Approximately 4 million live in rural America Veterans want meaningful work and quality of life that can be achieved through farming, ranching, community leadership or owning a small business USDA Needs Veterans so that, together, we can: Preserve and strengthen rural communities Restore and conserve the environment Veterans have characteristics needed in agriculture, agribusiness and in rural business: Dependability; Integrity; Decision making; Leadership; Adaptability; Tenacity; Attention to detail; Discipline; Teamwork

DoD Skill Bridge Program USDA Apprenticeships Agricultural Commodity Graders Wildland Firefighters Food Inspectors Ag Boot Camp FSA – direct loans in FY18 over 82 Million and Guaranteed over 76 Million to Veterans Collaboration/Networking with Department of Labor (Apprenticeships) Department of Defense (DoD Skill Bridge Program) Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA and VHA) National Association of State Directors of Agriculture National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs National Association of State Workforce Agencies Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) – American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans

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USDA Service Centers: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app THANK YOU! Questions / Comments Contact Us: Veterans@osec.usda.gov Visit Us: USDA Service Centers: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app Learn More: www.usda.gov/veterans Instructor Notes: ADD to this slide local contact information We are not trying to sell you on farming, ranching or owning a small business. If that’s the path you choose for yourself and your family, we want to make it easier for you. Come visit us!