BattleGround to Breaking Ground
This work is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, project award no. 2024-49400-43611, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and this work is supported by the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501) Program, project award no. AO242501X443G002, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
The BattleGround to Breaking Ground Program (BGBG) was developed to increase the number of Active-Duty, Veterans, and other farmers and ranchers & to enhance their sustainability. Click on the various images below to learn more about the different program tracks that have been developed for the BattleGround to Breaking Ground project.
Your gift helps power BattleGround to Breaking Ground, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program that equips beginning farmers and ranchers, including active-duty and veteran families, with business planning education, hands-on training, mentoring, and production resources. Donations help us expand practical training, strengthen support networks, and reduce barriers to entering and staying in production agriculture, especially for those navigating disabilities or transition challenges.
“How to donate” instructions
When you click Donate, you’ll be taken to a Texas A&M Foundation giving form.
- Fill out information.
- In Choose a designation(s):
- To give directly to our program, select Search for a designation (search bar) and Type BattleGround to Breaking Ground and hit Enter.
- Choose one of the following options:
- Battleground to Breaking Ground (500-74145)
- BattleGround to Breaking Ground Excellence Fund (500-74257)
- No Veteran Left Behind Excellence Endowment (400-58644)
- Complete the rest of the form and submit your gift.
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