I was told yesterday from a VA Benefits Counselor that they will pay for my ranch equipment. This will help get me sustainable and doing what I have a passion for. We talked about my ranch operation plans and continuing education to finish my degree in Agriculture.
After my session, I went down to my favorite hardware store and met up with the lady who is helping veterans. She showed me what to do, and I can put anything in the store on my list. She will then compile my list and send the quote to the VA Benefits office, who will then pay for what I need.
There are limitations. There is a cap on the amount I can use. I can only get items that are related to what I am going to do. I can't get a brand new gas-operated bbq pit for the ranch, even though I do want one. It has to be related, like a tiller or bushcutter. The grant is not limited to equipment. I can also get supplies for the ranch. Yesterday, I went around the store looking at what I need. But sometimes, I did look at what I wanted.
I have to actually sit down and plan this all out. Not starting with what equipment I need for the ranch. But what kind of ranch operation am I going to be doing. My primary foundation was the goat herd. I will have change that out and rethink this whole thing out. I will have to see what will get me the fastest return on this grant. Then from there, I can expand out again.
For now, I am leaning on getting a new bushcutter, tiller, chipper, and some power tools. I would still have to prioritize those and balance it with the supplies I would need.
ESTA...
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