SkillBridge
A 91-120 day hands-on fellowship.
Exclusively for Active Duty service members.
Eligibility
Active Duty (<180 Days to Separation)
Duration
91-120 days
Location
Camp San Luis Obispo, CA (R-GOAL)
The Active Duty Agriculture Academy (AAAA)
The AAAA is a premier SkillBridge opportunity provided by The Land at Home Project in partnership with U.S. Army’s first regenerative grazing initiative at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA, and The University of Arizona. Interns are based at the Regenerative Grazing Open Air Lab (R-GOAL) at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA for an immersive hands-on experience. This program bridges the gap between military land management and sustainable food production. You won’t just learn how to farm; you will understand why food security is national security.
You will combine rigorous hands-on practical experience with academic learning on the foundations of agriculture.
The Certificate Program: Participants concurrently complete an online, non-credit-bearing certificate program from The University of Arizona, ensuring you leave with both dirt under your fingernails and a solid foundation in agricultural science.
What to Expect
A 91-120 day hands-on fellowship.
This is a hybrid experience combining in-person work with an academic foundation. You will gain hands on experience on the operational pillars of regenerative agriculture at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA. You will leave with a holistic understanding of how to run a profitable, sustainable grazing operation.
Master fencing, water system design, solar power setup, and low-stress livestock movement.
Conduct soil health monitoring, environmental impact analysis, and grazing planning.
Learn enterprise analysis, profitability modeling, and operational reporting.
Opportunities to manage project logistics and brief senior officials.
Enrollment Periods
Availability: Limited spots available.
Enrollment Status: Continuous Enrollment (Apply anytime within your 180-day window).
Commitment: Full-time engagement for the duration of the 91-120 day program.
Our Partners
Some of Our Partner Farms and Ranches
FAQs
Visit the DoD SkillBridge Locations page and search for “The Land At Home Project, Inc.” or Program “AAAA”.
This program is physically based at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA. You must be authorized to travel/relocate to this location for the duration of the internship.
No. As an authorized DoD SkillBridge provider, this training is provided at no cost to the service member.
Standard PPE and work gear will be discussed during the interview process.