7th Annual Military Agriculture Tour To Educate Veterans, Active-Duty About Ag Business

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — All the adjustments of transitioning from a military active-duty service member to a civilian can feel overwhelming—especially finding a new career.

Military veterans, reservists, transitioning active-duty personnel, and their spouses can explore agricultural career options at the seventh annual Military Agriculture Tour on March 18. A free bus tour of agriculture businesses in southern Hillsborough County will leave the Hillsborough County Extension Office in Seffner at 8 a.m.

Today's agriculture industries increasingly focus on using technology and management systems for the production of food, medicine, consumer products and energy, a Hillsborough County news release said.

During the tour, participants will be introduced to career paths and job opportunities within modern agriculture operations and supporting industries by visiting a variety of farming operations and the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in southern Hillsborough County.

The tour is organized through a partnership between Hillsborough County Extension Service and community partners committed to assisting transitioning veterans.

Pre-registration at the event page is required by March 16. Seating is limited, and lunch will be provided for participants.

More information on the Military Agriculture Tour is available at HCFLGov.net/Vets2Ag.