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Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture Agribusiness Pitch Competition

West Virginia Department of Agriculture

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Total time commitment
20-40 hours (application + finals prep)
Admittance criteria
Application + Committee Selection
Funding type
Prize MoneyNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
In-Person
Academic backing
Light
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Small Business

Eligibility

Veterans and first responders starting or growing agricultural businesses in West Virginia.

Award

Cash prizes for veteran and first-responder ag entrepreneurs in West Virginia. Pitch and finals event held annually.

Deadlines

Annual · Applications due January 16, 2027; finals March 7, 2027 at Cedar Lakes, Ripley, WV.

Editor's take

Annual competition. Pairs well with the Farmer Veteran Coalition cluster of programs for vet ag founders.

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