FromAir Force to Cattle: How Veterans Are Finding Purpose in Agriculture | Evart Outlaw

What happens after the mission ends?In this episode of Regiment of the Cross, we sit down with Air Force veteran Evart Outlaw to discuss the powerful connection between military service, mentorship, and agriculture.After leaving the military, many veterans struggle to find a new sense of mission. Organizations across the country are working to change that by helping veterans transition into farming, ranching, and land stewardship.Evart shares his journey from military service into the agricultural community and explains how mentorship programs are helping veterans build meaningful careers on the land.We discuss the importance of hands-on training, the role of mentorship in rebuilding purpose after service, and how organizations like theFarmer Veteran Coalition andAmerican Farmland Trustare supporting veterans across the country.The conversation also highlights a growing concern: America is losing thousands of acres of farmland every day to development, and preserving working land has become a national priority.For many veterans, agriculture offers something deeply familiar — responsibility, discipline, and a mission that serves others.Sometimes the path to healing isn’t found in stepping away from responsibility……it’s found in being entrusted with life again.Topics discussed in this episode• Transitioning from military service to agriculture• The role of mentorship for veterans entering farming• Hands-on training and why veterans learn well through experience• Farmland conservation and the loss of American farmland• How farming restores purpose and community for veterans