In the News
Matt McCue, 1st Veteran to join FVC, dies
Farmer Veteran Coalition’s first Veteran member is remembered for his willingness to help others and share his knowledge.
December 19, 2023
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What Is Happening At The Farmer Veteran Coalition
Author: Diego Loredo
In the News
Simplifying the DFAP as the deadline approaches
With the clock ticking toward the January 13 deadline, DFAP offices like the one in Katy, Texas, are ready to help farmers and ranchers work through the application.
December 19, 2023
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Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference
FVC Stakeholders Conference a Capitol Success
Conference rooms were filled with engaging speakers as the summit’s theme, “Cultivating Connections,” shared the challenges and successes of agriculture and food distribution.
November 17, 2023
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In the News
Staff Spotlight: Director of Operations Draws on Deep Military Roots
For FVC Director of Operations Nick Flanigan, the two more important groups of people in this nation are Veterans and agricultural producers.
November 17, 2023
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Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight: Chisa Brigham
Chisa Brigham brings her expertise in the education world, a love of agriculture, and a military upbringing to her role as program coordinator at the national office of Farmer Veteran Coalition.
October 18, 2023
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
Farm Utilizes SpotOn Collars for Livestock Guardian Dogs
We highly recommend SpotOn collars for owners desiring security that their dogs will stay within set boundaries. We are also able to track the dog if one breaches the perimeter. It eliminates guessing if the dog went north, south, east, or west.
October 18, 2023
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In the News
Farmer Veteran Coalition Provides Resources for Those Seeking Assistance from the Farm Service Agency
The Farmer Veteran Coalition team continually receives many questions from our members about different programs the FSA offers. As a result, FVC created a webinar series to help navigate the ins and outs of this USDA division.
September 21, 2023
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Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight: Kate Bowen
Kate Bowen has been heavily involved with Farmer Veteran Coalition for a decade, but she stepped into an even larger role in April as project manager with the national office.
September 21, 2023
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In the News
Kubota and Trackhouse Racing Gear Up Veterans with New Farming Equipment in Special Pre-Race Ceremony
Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the selection of five new farmer veteran recipients of new Kubota equipment as part of its 2023 “Geared to Give” program in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition
September 12, 2023
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Grants
Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Update
The U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (22007) as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act on July 7, 2023, but the deadline to request needed documents from the USDA or FSA is September 6, 2023.
August 24, 2023
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