VET-2-FARM Act of 2018

Veteran Empowerment and Training to Facilitate Agricultural Revitalization and Mobilization Act of 2018 or the VET-2-FARM Act of 2018

This bill expands the assistance that is available to veteran farmers or ranchers from Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.

The bill also

• specifies or modifies the definition of "veteran farmer or rancher" for several USDA programs,
• requires the USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to provide additional information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces regarding agriculture-related employment and training opportunities,
• requires the USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison to consult with specified federal departments and agencies regarding activities that assist veterans with agriculture-related employment, and
• requires USDA to report annually to Congress regarding positions and training opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.