# BattleGround to Breaking Ground Skills Training Program

Provider: [Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/texas-a-m-agrilife-extension-service)

- Program type: Job Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: Hybrid
- Length: 61 - 90 days
- Locations: Bellmead, TX; Bryan, TX
- Website: https://txagrability.tamu.edu/bgbg-skills-training-program/
- Contact: Heidi Barber, heidi.barber@ag.tamu.edu
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/texas-a-and-m-agrilife-extension-service-battleground-to-breaking-6xhp7e

## Summary

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, BattleGround to Breaking Ground - Skills Training Program (BGBG-STP) is a certificate program that provides education & training for transitioning military members seeking self-employment in agriculture production. The program is approximately 89 days in length, and participants will receive training in agriculture business planning, agriculture business management, and agriculture production practices. The training includes online education and hands-on skills training with an assigned mentor.

## Job description

The BattleGround to Breaking Ground Skills Training Program is intended to lead to self-employment in agriculture, as well as, provide the needed skills and training for farm or ranch management careers.

## Locations

- Bellmead, TX, 76705 (near US Air Force - Civil Air Patrol)
- Bryan, TX, 77807 (near U.S. Army Reserve Center)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.