Our Mission

We offer education and hands-on training in regenerative agriculture to American combat veterans. Our program provides a path to pride, fulfillment, and sustainable income—along with a strong sense of community, contribution, and purpose.

Board of Directors

  • Mike Goodwin

    President

  • Julius Haladyna

    Vice President

  • Erik Greer

    Security and Finance

The Veterans Homestead Project began when the operator of Breen Mesa Farm started hosting weekly meetings for the Combat Veteran PTSD Social Club. It was a way to help fellow veterans find purpose and support. Today, Breen Mesa Farm serves as the project’s main training facility.

Program

  • Multi-species intensive rotational grazing

  • Composting, soil-building methods

  • Animal husbandry and butchery

  • Food preparation and preservation

  • Free-range egg and poultry production

  • Milk, cheese, kefir, yogut and butter making

  • Fermented food processing

  • Green house Production

  • Holistic farm management principles

  • Herbs, wild edibles, and home-remedies

  • Farmers market, CSA management

  • Planning and building farm structures

  • Outdoor recreation and therapy

  • Shearing, wool processing

  • Value added food products

  • Irrigation maintenance

The program gives veterans a chance to reconnect with the soil, animals, and plants in a healing, regenerative way—helping support their transition back to civilian life. Veterans Homestead Project also offers training in compassionate communication and serves as a Regional Information Center, connecting veterans with other support programs designed specifically for them.

Located in Southwest Colorado on a 6 acre homestead farm, our team offers a selection of homestead skills training:

Our Impact.

  • 127

    Businesses created through Veterans Homestead Project

  • 850

    Veterans who have received support

  • $20,000

    Worth of tools, equipment, and food donated to veterans each year.