Honoring the Dedication of America’s Farmer Veterans
Fellowship Fund Awardee Archive
Since 2011, the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund has proudly awarded over $4 million in support to more than 1,000 military veterans transitioning into careers in agriculture. These awards help purchase critical equipment and resources needed to launch or expand their farm or ranch operations.
From Service to Soil: How Fellowship Awardees Are Growing America’s Future
Meet the Veterans Behind the Mission
Our awardees come from diverse backgrounds—representing every branch of service and nearly every corner of the country—but all share a common mission: to continue serving their communities through farming.
Explore the archive below to see the remarkable veterans we’ve supported throughout the years, and witness the impact of this life-changing program.
About National Farmer Veteran Coalition
Based in Waco, Texas, the National Farmer Veteran Coalition empowers Veterans to build meaningful careers in agriculture. FVC offers resources, training, and support to help them transition into farming or agricultural employment. Through education, mentorship, and partnerships, FVC creates economic opportunities, fosters sustainability, and enables Veterans to continue serving by strengthening American agriculture and their communities.
Established in 2009, some of FVC’s in-house programs include the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund small grant program, the nationally recognized Homegrown By Heroes label for Veteran-grown products, MarketMaker, Hives Training Program, Fields4Valor Food Security Program, and the national stakeholders conference. For more information, visit www.farmvetco.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @FarmerVeteranCoalition and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@farmvetcoalition/videos.