Train
Certified education, practical field learning, and paid internships.
SOLDIERS OF THE SOILTHE MISSION IS THE SOILRegisterVeterans · Working Lands · Rural Communities
Answer a new call
to stewardship.
We prepare veterans to restore soil, strengthen family agriculture, and lead the future of America's working lands.
Founding GatheringOctober 1–4, 2026Camas Prairie · Idaho
Our charge
The land needs stewards.
Veterans need a new mission.
Soldiers of the Soil connects military service with agrarian service—building practical pathways for veterans to care for soil, water, livestock, and rural communities.
Our work begins on the Camas Prairie and is designed to serve working lands across the American West.
Steward
Adaptive grazing, soil health, watershed function, and stockmanship.
Place
Apprenticeships and long-term employment with mission-aligned partners.
Renew
More family producers, healthier land, and stronger rural communities.
Founding class · 2027
Veteran Stewardship Fellowship
A supported pathway from training to meaningful work on the land.
6Founding fellows
6–8Months
8 weeksPaid internship
01 · LearnUniversity of Idaho Rangeland Center and Noble Research Institute training
02 · PracticeField-based stewardship and a paid internship
03 · LaunchApprenticeship placement and long-term employment assistance
Express interest →Camas Prairie · October 1–4, 2026
Choose your place
at the gathering.
Four ways to participate, with secure online checkout through Stripe.
Daily Clinic Registration
Choose one clinic day focused on horsemanship, stockmanship, stewardship, meals, and refreshments.
$200 per participant · per dayRegistration opening soon →Working Lands Conference
Veterans, producers, researchers, and partners shaping resilient working lands.
$25 veteran applicants · $50 generalRegistration opening soon →Founders Banquet
Dinner, keynote program, live auction, paddle raise, and launch of the first fellowship class.
$100 individual · $175 couple · $75 veteranRegistration opening soon →Founding All-Access Package
All four clinic days, conference admission, one banquet ticket, meals, refreshments, and a welcome gift.
$650 per participantRegistration opening soon →Banquet sponsor table: $1,000. A combined weekend package will be added before checkout opens.
Carry the mission
The Field Store
Every purchase helps train and place the next generation of veteran land stewards.
FOUNDING EDITION
Founders Edition Print
Numbered America 250 commemorative artwork from the Idaho Mounted Cavalry and Soldiers of the Soil—limited edition of 25.
SOSI
Mission Field Shirt
A durable field shirt bearing the Soldiers of the Soil mission.
SOSI
Stewardship Cap
A ranch cap for field days, gatherings, and everyday work.
Soldiers of the Soil Initiative is currently being organized as an independent nonprofit corporation. Event registrations, merchandise purchases, and sponsorship payments are temporarily processed by Soldier Mountain Highlands & Huns LLC, the event producer. Payments are not represented as tax-deductible charitable contributions.
Build the founding class
Help a veteran begin
a second life of service.
Founding partners help cover certified training, paid internships, field support, and practical land stewardship.
Become a founding partnerBusiness & customer care
Clear terms. Real people.
Soldiers of the Soil Initiative offers registrations for in-person educational clinics, conferences, catered events, sponsor-recognition packages, and branded merchandise. Events are held on Idaho's Camas Prairie. Digital confirmation is sent after purchase; event instructions and any required participant documents follow by email.
Contact: info@soldiersofthesoil.org · (208) 598-1229 · Fairfield, Idaho
Refunds & cancellations
Refund eligibility and deadlines are disclosed at checkout for each event or product. Requests must be submitted in writing to our support email. If we cancel an event, registrants may choose a full registration refund or transfer to a rescheduled date.
Fulfillment
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Legal seller
During nonprofit formation, payments are processed by Soldier Mountain Highlands & Huns LLC, the event producer. Payments are not represented as tax-deductible charitable contributions.