Growing Veterans. Growing Food. Growing Hope.
“These were his instructions to them. The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
—Luke 10:2
USDA-funded regenerative agriculture training transforming veterans into agricultural professionals
$250,000 Federal Grant | Training at Veterans Haven North
The U.S. Department of Agriculture chose Local Food Heroes to prove regenerative farming creates viable careers while strengthening community food security.
Local Food Heroes trains veterans and community members in professional regenerative agriculture, creating agricultural entrepreneurs and food security champions through federal grant-funded programs.
- What Makes Us Different:
- No-cost training funded by USDA
- Mobile tool library business model
- Professional equipment and expert instruction
- Ongoing support network
- Multiple career pathways
Ways To Get Involved
Join the Program
Veterans and community members: Apply for professional agricultural training at no cost to you.
Partner With Us
Organizations: Support veteran training through sponsorships, land partnerships, or hiring opportunities.
Support the Mission
Help us continue training beyond our federal grant period. Every dollar builds sustainable careers and food security.
Hire a Hero
Enlist Local Food Heroes trained professionals for garden consultations, installations, and maintenance services.
Every Bottle
Builds a Home
Sweet Bulb Hot Garlic Sauce
A Partnership Between Sweet Bulb,
Local Food Heroes & Tye’s House
- Order Now - Limited Harvest
Our Collective Goal: 4,025 bottles sold = 12 months of housing operations funded for 4-6 apprentices living, learning, and transforming together.
Funding secured by November 2026. Home opens Q1 2027.
What Makes This Sauce Special
Grown using regenerative agriculture by veteran farmers and local small family farms under 5 acres. Small-batch production with complex, bold garlic flavor from premium hardneck varieties.
Every Bottle
Builds a Home
Sweet Bulb Hot Garlic Sauce
A Partnership Between Sweet Bulb,
Local Food Heroes & Tye’s House
- Order Now - Limited Harvest
Our Collective Goal: 4,025 bottles sold = 12 months of housing operations funded for 4-6 apprentices living, learning, and transforming together.
Funding secured by November 2026. Home opens Q1 2027.
What Makes This Sauce Special
Grown using regenerative agriculture by veteran farmers and local small family farms under 5 acres. Small-batch production with complex, bold garlic flavor from premium hardneck varieties.
Calendar of Events
Join Us for Training & Community
Weekly Community Call: Roots & Roofs
Our weekly gathering where faith, family, and farming intersect. Get program updates, share knowledge, explore housing solutions, and connect with our growing network.
- Every Tuesday
- at 7:00 PM
- 2026 Workshop Series
| Month | Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | Sunday, Mar 22 | Season Kickoff: Vision & Foundations | 10am - 1pm | Veterans Haven North |
| April | Sunday, Apr 19 | Plan & Start Seeds | 9am - 1pm | The Farm at Leffler Hill |
| May | Sunday, May 17 | Build Your Beds | 9am - 1pm | Veterans Haven North |
| June | Sunday, Jun 14 | Plant & Establish | 9am - 1pm | The Farm at Leslie Court |
| July | Sunday, Jul 12 | Midsummer Care & Feeding | 8am - 12pm | Veterans Haven North |
| August | Sunday, Aug 23 | Harvest & Handling | 9am - 1pm | The Farm at Leslie Court |
| October | Sunday, Oct 25 | Season Extension & Garlic Introduction | 9am - 1pm | The Farm at Leslie Court |
| November | Sunday, Nov 8 | Garlic Planting & Season Celebration | 9am - 1pm | The Farm at Leslie Court + Leffler Hill |
Stay Connected
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Roots & Roofs: Weekly Community Building Call
Our weekly gathering where faith, family, and farming intersect to rebuild resilient communities! Each week, we’ll dig into updates from our Local Food Heroes program, share practical agricultural knowledge, explore housing solutions for those in need, and discuss how we’re cultivating community transformation. From garden education centers to mission homes, we’re creating pathways for veterans and families to thrive. Come connect with our growing network of agricultural leaders, community partners, and volunteers as we share resources, answer questions, and nurture the seeds of sustainable change together.
Part of Something Bigger
Local Food Heroes is a Tye’s House community initiative that addresses two of Tye’s House’s Four Pillars for rebuilding resilient communities one home at a time:
Garden Education Centers
Through professional agricultural training and community education, we create gathering spaces where knowledge and food production intersect.
Mission Homes
By providing housing support for program participants, we create the stability needed for transformation and discipleship.
Tye's House uses Four Pillars to rebuild communities:
Family Home, Church Community, Garden Education Centers, and Mission Home. Local Food Heroes is how we're bringing the Garden Education Centers and Mission Home pillars to life.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number CNE25-001.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.