Farmers Assisting Returning Military - FARM

09/15/2025

Gearing up for fall starting with 2 opportunities to grow your production, biodiversity and profit!
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1st up- A Beekeepers path where we will discover the essentials of hive care and how to design thriving pollinator gardens. Learn how to support healthy ecosystems while keeping your bees strong and productive.
Register - https://Beekeeperspath.eventbrite.com

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2nd- Greener Pastures in Regenerative Ag where we will explore regenerative practices for poultry production and practical marketing strategies to help your farm grow sustainably while boosting profit.
Register - https://www.smallproducersinitiative.org/workshops/greener-pastures-in-regen-ag

07/10/2025

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance IS DEPLOYING a Disaster Response (DR) Team on Sunday, July 13.

If you would like to deploy, please register at https://www.tfaforms.com/5038019
If you would like to support this mission, please donate at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/sheep-dog-impact-assistance/texas-flooding-disaster-response-mission-july-2025

Confirmed Deployment Details:
🇺🇸 Deployment Date: Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18
**NOTE: If you are unable to deploy for the full 5-day mission, you are still able to volunteer for the days you are available if you provide your own transportation to and from the rally point.
🇺🇸 Rally Points:
- Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756 @ 9am on July 13
- Austin, TX
🇺🇸 Deployment Location: Exact location is to be determined. Team will be deployed in Central TX region near Austin.

07/01/2025

Join us and Veteran owned Mind Your Garden Urban Farm for a follow-up webinar, where we’ll dive deeper into designing, installing, and maintaining high-efficiency drip irrigation systems.
https://DeepdivewithMYG.eventbrite.com

This intimate virtual session is your chance to:
- Get personalized answers to your drip irrigation challenges - from layout tweaks to troubleshooting clogs or leaks.
- Explore advanced strategies for adapting systems to Texas heat, clay soils, and variable water pressure.
- Discuss real-world applications for raised beds, in-ground plots, and containers.
https://DeepdivewithMYG.eventbrite.com

06/04/2025

Checkout upcoming events Carry The Load will be hosting in continuing to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes.

05/22/2025

About a year ago we created a guide on how to get started in market farming funded by Southern Risk Management Education Center. So if you’re thinking about growing and not sure how or where to start- start here.

05/16/2025

Last chance to register for these free workshops this weekend at Mind Your Garden Urban Farm

05/15/2025

For the eighth consecutive year, Farmers Assisting Returning Military is proud to stand alongside Carry The Load along with many other organizations as an official Non-Profit Partner.
https://participate.carrytheload.org/site/TR/2019/General?px=1107923&pg=personal&fr_id=2020

Last year, our Co-Founder JJames Jeffers& brother in arms Bert Walton stepped up and made the journey with CCarry The Loadfrom West Point to Dallas. This year, they are at it again but this time joining the Midwest Team that started there trek in Minneapolis. Check them out in this Toledo news broadcast
https://youtu.be/hIvRPgSx-hI?si=BU-Vaxfqldk1bp1V

For this Memorial May, we invite you to join us in Dallas Memorial Day weekend as we honor our fallen by walking together in remembrance and bringing to life the stories of sacrifice and service as we speak the names of those who gave everything for our freedom.

Join F.A.R.M., and help us raise funds in honoring our heroes while empowering the living.
Donate here https://participate.carrytheload.org/site/TR/2019/General?px=1107923&pg=personal&fr_id=2020Feel f

How to participate
• Join Team FARM or start your own under the FARM company
• Donate to support our veteran farmers
• Fundraise $250+ to earn an exclusive "Load Carrier" shirt
• Find your local walk happening across the country

Thank you all for your continued support! Let's make this year's march our most meaningful yet.

Carry the Load's annual "Memorial May" campaign crosses the country as a literal moving tribute to the sacrifices of our nation's heroes.

05/12/2025

It’s been a while yall but like most, we’ve been navigating federal funding freezes. Nonetheless, we have to FREE workshops this weekend with in collaboration with
Link in bio to register 👆more details below.
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SATURDAY (5/17):�Hugelkultur: The Science of Regenerative Soil-Building�• Turn waste wood into a self-fertilizing, drought-proof growing system�• Master C:N ratios, mycorrhizal networks & thermal mass benefits�• Hands-on bed construction demo
Registration - https://LearnHugelkultur.eventbrite.com
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SUNDAY (5/18):�Drip Irrigation for Urban Growers�• Design low-waste, high-yield watering systems for small spaces�• Integrate smart timers & soil sensors for maximum harvest�• Troubleshoot pressure drops, clogs & zoning
Registration - https://learndripirrigation.eventbrite.com

03/21/2025

We'll be joining Grow Southeast tomorrow for a volunteer opportunity @ Tabor Farms in Ft. Worth for a farm clean up gearing up to do a complete reset of the farm. There's a lot of work to be done so we'll need as much human power as we can get.
We will also be welcoming F.A.R.M.'s intern from last year as the new farm manager at Tabor Farms!

Come say hi!
Sign up-
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/c97e0ed2-1b13-4b38-98d6-eb3ab990f307