Calling All Farmer Veterans – Equipment You Need Might Be Available

April 12, 2023
A sign that says april 20 learn more about a small business program to get free equipment to farmer veterans

Thanks to IL Senator and war veteran, Tammy Duckworth, IL Corn has the inside scoop on a federal surplus program for military veteran small business-owners - including FARMERS. A seminar to better understand the program will be held on April 20 at 9 am.

 

The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire pieces of equipment and property that the federal government has placed in government surplus association (GSA) warehouses. Thanks to Senator Duckworth, farmers were included as "small business owners" in the language of this bill.

 

On IL Corn's recent visit to her DC office, the Senator alerted us of the upcoming seminar on April 20 at 9 am to help individuals and organizations understand the program.

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