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.
Texas is home to a vibrant and diverse agricultural community that faces unique conservation challenges and opportunities. On May 22, 2025, the Texas State Technical Committee (STC) met in Temple, Texas, to discuss critical updates and provide recommendations that help guide conservation work across the state.
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.
The 147th Cattle Raisers Convention took place in Fort Worth, TX. FVC was an exhibitor this year, sharing information regarding our mission, as well as disaster relief and recovery information.
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
