Warriors to Bees Trains Veterans in Oklahoma
A free nine-month beekeeping program at Easom Farms in Slaughterville helps veterans find purpose after military service.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Military Jobs
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Warriors to Bees runs a free nine-month beekeeping program for veterans at Easom Farms in Slaughterville, Oklahoma. Since 2018, the program has trained 556 veterans, with participants first learning beekeeping in a classroom before working with bees.
Why it matters
Leaving the military creates a void that the program aims to fill by giving veterans a structured path to new purpose. Founder Steve Easom, a former U.S. Air Force member, built the program around that goal.
The free program has trained 556 veterans since 2018, with about 60 more expected to graduate this year after a nine-month curriculum. Outcome data on how many graduates pursue beekeeping or related work was not reported.
The players
Warriors to Bees
A veteran-focused beekeeping program based at Easom Farms that offers free training to former service members.
Steve Easom
A former U.S. Air Force member who founded the program to help fellow veterans find purpose after leaving the military.
The details
Veterans complete classroom instruction before working with bees, and the farm's bee therapy house lets them lie down on beds above hives while listening to the buzz, which can be adjusted in volume. Sessions typically last about one hour, and participants come from across the country.
Timeline
Since 2018: Warriors to Bees began training veterans at Easom Farms.
This year: The program expects to graduate another 60 veterans.
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Warriors to Bees applies a hands-on vocational model to veteran transition, pairing skill-building with a therapy setting. It offers an alternative to traditional job-placement programs for former service members.
Veterans interested in the nine-month program can take part at no cost, but they must travel to Easom Farms in Slaughterville. The program is open to veterans from across the country.
The takeaway
Programs that combine skill training with a calming, structured setting can give veterans a clear sense of purpose after service. Anyone exploring veteran career options can look for free, hands-on programs in their area.
Further reading
For related veteran career coverage, see Military Jobs in Oklahoma.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOCO.
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