From protecting America to feeding it: Helping veterans transition into agriculture
In the case of the nation’s veteran farmers, the transition from military life to civilian life can be the transition of protecting America to feeding it.
In the case of the nation’s veteran farmers, the transition from military life to civilian life can be the transition of protecting America to feeding it.
Through its Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund, the Farmer Veteran Coalition has just distributed $470,000 in money and equipment to veterans around the U.S.
Farmer Veteran Coalition and the Native American Agriculture Fund are gathering input from Native American military veterans working in the ag industry.
February 14 is the deadline for farmers and ranchers to submit an application to Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.
In observance of Veterans Day, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced all five of its 2021 “Geared to Give” farmer veteran tractor recipients.
Kubota will join new partner PBR for its second-annual Air Force Reserve Cowboys for a Cause charity exhibition.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition is getting an extra boost from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, this Fourth of July holiday.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition is the largest nonprofit helping vets pursue careers in agriculture, and it funds many members with a Fellowship Fund grant.
In 10 years, the Fellowship Fund has funded more than 600 veterans with $3 million in equipment. Farmer veterans can sign up now for the new grant cycle.
Farmer Veteran Coalition recognizes that agriculture additionally offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.