Farmer Veteran Coalition of TN Member Travel Stipend Application for the 2024 Pick TN Conference

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Travel stipends to reimburse actual expenses of up to $500 are available for a limited number of Farmer Veteran Coalition of TN who are currently members. Funds are made possible by a grant from Tennessee State University, and reimbursement of Guest Travelers by the Farmer Veteran Coalition of TN. STIPEND APPLICATIONS DUE by noon January 26, 2024.

Name: *

Address: *

City: *

County: *

Phone: *

Email: *

Military Status: *

Veteran

Veteran with a Disability

Active Duty

Civilian

Have you ever attended the Pick TN Conference? *

How did you learn about FVC TN? *

What skills do you bring to help other veterans who want to farm?

Briefly describe how participating in this particular conference will benefit your farming operation:

How many UT/TSU Extension programs have you participated in?
*

None

1-3

More than 3

List all the Extension Beginning Farmers programs you are or have participated in:

Briefly describe how you will share knowledge gained at the conference with other farmers in your community:

Complete the budget form. Estimate all the expenditures that will occur during the travel, such as registration, lodging and meals. (Refer to ‘Conference information and cost estimate’ on Page 1 of the Travel Scholarship Policy)

Farm Business Plan

(Complete this page in full or attach your current business plan along with this application)

Mission Statement: Describe, in two sentences or less, the overarching vision and mission of your farm. What drives you?

Products: What products or services does (or will) your farm business offer?

Implementation Timeline: Briefly outline how and when you will produce these products.

If veggies or fruits, when will you plant, how will you cultivate or irrigate, and when/how will you harvest, store, and transport the crops? If livestock, when will you breed and birth animals, and when will they be ready for market?

Marketing Plan: Where and how will you sell your products, and who will buy them?

Revenue Projection: How much of each crop or product will you sell and how much revenue will it generate? What are your fixed and variable expenses?

By submitting this form, you

I understand that I will be reimbursed for actual expenses, up to a maximum of $500, following participation in the sessions of my choice

I understand that I will be responsible for all arrangements and payment of registration, travel, lodging, meals and any other expenses associated with participation in the conference

I understand that I will be required to participate in the conference, and expected to participate in sessions/activities sponsored by the Farmer Veteran Coalition and complete a survey about your experience as a condition of reimbursement

I understand that I may be asked to represent the Farmer Veteran Coalition of TN in an interview or other opportunities

Required

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