Evan Eagan

Early Bird Registration Ends Sept. 23, Stakeholders Conference Less than 60 Days Away

By Jeanette LombardoFVC Executive Director We are a little less than 60 days away from seeing each other in Oklahoma! If you’re not already registered, visit https://conference.farmvetco.org/registration/ to do so now. And don’t forget, the deadline for early bird registration is next Friday, September 23. After reviewing feedback from last year’s meeting in Tennessee, the …

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Jumpstart Your Career as a Farm Manager with the Center for Land-Based Learning’s Apprenticeship Program

Training Programs / By Evan Eagan

Are you looking to jumpstart your career in agriculture? The Center for Land-Based Learning offers a structured pathway to train for a fulfilling career in farm management through their California Farm Academy Apprenticeship Program which is offered statewide. Apprentices are connected with seasoned farm employers for two years of paid hands-on training, while receiving foundational …

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Shop AmazonSmile, Support Farmer Veteran Coalition

Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

Now you can support Farmer Veteran Coalition without lifting a finger — or at least not more than one. AmazonSmile, the simple and no-cost way to donate to your favorite charity–like FVC–now works on the Amazon Shopping app for iPhone and Android. That means it is easier than ever to support our work anytime, anywhere. …

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Conference Travel Scholarships Available for Native Veterans

Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference, Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

FVC partner, Native American Agriculture Fund, is accepting applications to cover travel expenses for Native Veterans to attend the Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference in November. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, September 30. All applicants will be contacted with an update by October 5. Space is limited so make sure to apply soon! …

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Support FVC’s Mission Through Workplace Giving

Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

Want to support the mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, but you are unable to make a donation at this time? Whether you own a business or work for one, you can help FVC by talking to your Human Resource Manager about workplace giving. Workplace giving is a company-sponsored program that provides its employees with …

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Farmer Veteran Coalition Announces 2022 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Awardees

Press Release, Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

WOODLAND, Calif. – May 12, 2022 – Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) announced today $470,000 in awards and equipment to veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund, the largest amount awarded in program history. The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund provides direct assistance to veterans involved in agriculture by awarding them equipment and small …

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Fellowship Fund Notifications Coming Soon

Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund, Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

Thank you for your patience while the 2022 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund applications are being reviewed. Nearly 500 farmer veterans applied for funding this year, each with a unique and inspiring story of how their military career has brought them to agricultural work. The review committee is wrapping up a six-week evaluation process and plans …

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Growing Together

From the Director, Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

By Jeanette LombardoFVC Executive Director In 1986, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established April as the Month of the Military Child. Military life can be very stressful on families in general. For children this stress can be heightened with feelings of abandonment and isolation due to long separations, frequent moves, inconsistent training schedules, and the toll …

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Refer a Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor, Receive Free or Discounted Ticket

Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference, Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

With the save-the-date going out last month for this year’s Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference, which is being held November 13-15 in Oklahoma City, work is underway to plan our best conference yet. While we haven’t released ticket prices yet, we would like to give our farmer veterans an opportunity to receive free admission to the …

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Planned Gift Leaves Lasting Legacy Through Farmer Veterans

Uncategorized / By Evan Eagan

Having an estate plan in place provides an opportunity to preserve your legacy and use your finances to make a lasting impact on others. And that’s exactly what Mary Elizabeth Peck planned for as her estate made a very generous donation to Farmer Veteran Coalition earlier this year. Mary Elizabeth Peck—or M.E. to all who …

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Early Bird Registration Ends Sept. 23, Stakeholders Conference Less than 60 Days Away

Jumpstart Your Career as a Farm Manager with the Center for Land-Based Learning’s Apprenticeship Program

Shop AmazonSmile, Support Farmer Veteran Coalition

Conference Travel Scholarships Available for Native Veterans

Support FVC’s Mission Through Workplace Giving

Farmer Veteran Coalition Announces 2022 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Awardees

Fellowship Fund Notifications Coming Soon

Growing Together

Refer a Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor, Receive Free or Discounted Ticket

Planned Gift Leaves Lasting Legacy Through Farmer Veterans

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