Every October, schools and communities across the country celebrate National Farm to School Month, a nationwide effort to connect students with fresh, locally grown food while building stronger
The event, themed “Elevating Our Voice,” invited attendees to reflect on how agriculture can more effectively communicate its value and respond to the challenges of modern food systems, regulation, and public perception.
This past month, I had the privilege of joining veterans, farmers, and community leaders at The Scale House Market located next to the Spokane Conservation District office to celebrate something extraordinary, the 10-year anniversary of Vets on the Farm.
September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year to strengthen our ability to face the unexpected. Disasters – whether fire, flood, storm, or prolonged power outage – rarely announce their arrival, and their impact can be especially challenging in rural communities.
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
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
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) hosted its annual Summer Meeting the middle of last month, bringing together cattle producers, landowners, and industry partners from across Texas and the Southwest. Held in historic San Antonio, the meeting provided a vital forum to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the cattle industry today.
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
From June 8–10, 2025, more than one hundred leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the American Agri-Women (AAW) Annual Legislative Fly-In – an event that continues to be one of the most powerful forums for women in agriculture to engage directly with federal policymakers.
The California Organic Center Field Day at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center in Camarillo, California, recently brought together farmers, researchers, and advocates for organic agriculture for an inspiring day of learning and collaboration. It was my pleasure as FVC CEO to meet a group of California FVC Chapter members and learn about their individual farms.
