In conjunction with National Ag Day, Kubota Tractor Corporation has announced the launch of “Geared to Give,” a new program in partnership with Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) that will provide financial support and donated Kubota equipment to U.S. military veterans pursuing a career in farming. Kubota and FVC jointly launched their partnership today at the […]
An historic announcement from the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, a ground-breaking discussion between five departments of the Federal Government (pictured above) and a palpable enthusiasm among the 200 people in attendance marked the first National Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference, held in Des Moines, Iowa last weekend.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danelle Sherman AugustineIdeas (916) 960-2885 dsherman@augustineideas.com Farmer Veteran Coalition Launches Homegrown By Heroes National Certification Label Label Identifies, Promotes and Supports Agricultural Products Grown and Raised by United States Military Veterans
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A resource guide from the American Farm Bureau Federation encourages a smooth transition for military veterans seeking employment in the agricultural industry. The new resource guide is created through a partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition. The two organizations have combined efforts to assist military veterans planning a career in agriculture and the resources are
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After returning from war, Jason Kerr decided to concentrate on his passion — agriculture.
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We are pleased to announce that we have mobilized our first official Board of Directors that will unite in helping our veterans in transition feed America! Our new board members come from all walks of life and are agricultural leaders and experts in their area–from fields to battlefields to academic institutions—and all have something to
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After two years, it’s finally here: the official FVC “Veteran Careers in Agriculture: A Resource Guide,” a new manual that’s packed with information about farming and business for veterans looking to start their sustainable farming career!
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Fayetteville Observer, May 25th, 2012 By Kathleen Merrigan and Michael O’Gorman What would you do with $10,000? For a returning veteran, it could help launch a new career. Around the country, veterans are returning home from tours of duty and reintegrating into civilian life. Roughly 20 percent of our service members come from rural communities,
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