Final article in series on Barriers to Entry for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers At the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), we know there is no single path to success
Air Force Veteran Debbie Bryan was struggling to adjust to civilian life, after returning from her 6th deployment. Through the BattleGround to Breaking Ground program and FVC’s Fellowship Fund, Debbie has been able to find a path to healing, balance, and reconnect to her roots.
This is the fifth installment in FVC’s series exploring the challenges facing beginning farmers and ranchers. In this article, we turn our attention to one of the most
In a heartwarming show of community support and veteran empowerment, Wilder Creek Honey, a local veteran-owned beekeeping operation in Perry, Florida, was recently awarded a $1,000 gift card through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.
Access to markets remains one of the biggest challenges facing beginning farmers and ranchers – especially those transitioning from military service into agriculture. For many, it is not
Jared and Natalie Greenlaw both grew up in Vero Beach, a small town on the east coast of Florida, a short drive to the beach and just a
Tractor Supply Company announced they are donating an additional $1 million in total to charity organizations committed to supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans, and first responders. Farmer Veteran Coalition is proud to be 1 of 10 nonprofit organizations to receive $100,000 each as a part of this year’s $1 million donation.
Houston, TX — June 16, 2025 — Herdwatch, the leading livestock and land management platform trusted by over 22,000 producers, has launched a new partnership with the Farmer
This third article in our series explores how beginning farmers—especially Veterans—can overcome capital access challenges through USDA programs, Farm Credit support, and innovative financial tools shaping the future of U.S. agriculture.
Farmer Veteran Coalition welcomes Brian Carpenter, Dr. Alicia Ellis, and Liz Riffle to its Board of Directors—strengthening its mission to support veterans in agriculture.
The National Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) announced today over $460,000 in awards and equipment to Veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.
This month I will be continuing with the series on barriers for new beginning farmers and ranchers. In March, we delved into the topic of labor shortages, and
Army National Guard officer Mitchell Freeman is carrying on a sweet family tradition in Northern Pennsylvania. With support from the 2024 Fellowship Fund, his family farm upgraded their maple syrup production—boosting efficiency and honoring his late father’s legacy.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition is pleased to add Nebraska to its growing list of state chapters. The FVC State Chapters provide a means of grassroots support for farmer
Angie’s story begins in Montana, growing up in a small agricultural town that both sets of her great-grandparents on her mom’s side homesteaded in. She vividly remembers a
