Armed forces to work forces
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Armed forces to work forces
Armed forces to work forces
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.
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.
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There are lots of outdated stereotypes of agriculture and horticulture, but many farming and growing businesses are far more modern than what people think they are.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 a taste of farming and growing careers
Find out what it's really like to work in agriculture and horticulture with our Virtual Work Experience course.
This completely online course can give you a real insight into the incredible work farmers and growers do in producing food while managing the environment in a sustainable way.
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.
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.
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.