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Armed forces veterans can find success putting their skills and character to good use in the agriculture and horticulture sector.

Armed forces to work forces

Armed forces veterans can find a wealth of opportunities to thrive in farming and growing roles. Find out how you forge a new career in agriculture and horticulture.

The skills veterans have from their service can be greatly valued in farming and growing businesses.

Supporting the armed forces community

We're committed to upholding the Armed Forces Covenant and support veterans in finding their place in an industry which values their skills and strengths.

We recognise the contribution of all veterans and are working to champion their role in a productive, successful farming and growing sector.

Supporting veterans

Aiden Moore and Lewis Rollings are bringing skills from their time in the Armed Forces into agriculture.

Veterans succeeding in their new ventures

Agriculture and horticulture need many of the skills veterans have already built their careers on.

Our case study videos can give you an insight into how veterans are finding success in the industry, and the attributes they bring which their new employers value highly.

Lewis Rollings is thriving in his new agricultural career.

Veteran finding his place in agriculture's variety

Farm machinery providing Former Royal Tank Regiment Lance Corporal Lewis Rollings with a new challenge.

'Dedication and punctuality is a given'

Aidan Moore gives an insight on how to best manage ex-armed forces personnel.

Modern farming requires a host of technical and personal skills.

Challenge your ideas about farming and growing

There are lots of outdated stereotypes of agriculture and horticulture, but many farming and growing businesses are far more modern than what people think they are.

Farming and growing requires leadership, attention to detail, technical and engineering skills, and veterans can find their skill sets are well matched to the needs of the industry.

Find out more about sectors and complete our quiz to see how ready you are for a career in this exciting, diverse industry.

Get the truth about the industry

Put your practical skills to good use with a career in farming and growing.

Find yourself in farming and growing

Veterans are recognised for their commitment, resilience and camaraderie, and these are all traits which farmers and growers want to see in their teams.

Agriculture and horticulture has roles for everyone and many don't require previous experience in the sector. Find out more with our job profiles and video introductions.

Find a role to thrive in

Focus on your strengths to maximise your chances of success when applying for roles in farming and growing.

Create a strong job application

Give yourself the best chance of success by showcasing your skills and strengths when applying for a role in agriculture or horticulture.

Our Employment Toolkit can help you find a role where your abilities are valued in a sector that's crucial to the nation's food security.

Showcase your strengths

Camaraderie is an important aspect among teams in the UK dairy sector.

Get a taste of life in the dairy industry

Find out what it's really like to work in the UK dairy industry with our Virtual Work Shadowing experience.

This completely online experience can give you a real insight into the incredible work dairy farmers do in producing food while ensuring they maintain the highest welfare standards across their herds.

Start the experience

Make the most of the opportunities that are available to help armed forces veterans find success in agriculture and horticulture.

Opportunities for veterans in the sector

The programmes here are all created specifically to help veterans make their start in farming and growing.

Created by other signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, these opportunities are designed specifically to help you make the most of your skills and experience by bringing them into another sector that's vital to the health of the country - agriculture and horticulture.

John Deere's Military hiring program

This international scheme from John Deere aims to bring out the best in all former military personnel.

Recruiter committted to helping veterans

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists dedicated to helping armed forces leavers find their place in farming and growing.

Specialist ag recruiter helping veterans

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Cultura Connect is also underlining its commitment to helping veterans develop their careers.

Get the right support in starting your new career

Veterans can get support on every step of their journey into a career in farming and growing and the organisations linked below are ready to help you, too.

Find out how these charities are working to help former armed forces personnel thrive in their new civilian careers.