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FVC Member, Marine Veteran Awarded New Kubota Tractor in ‘Geared to Give’ Program

Kubota Press Release Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the latest recipient of a donated tractor in its “Geared To Give” program is Michigan resident Jason Scramlin, owner of Split Rail Farm in Hickory Corners. During a special ceremony Thursday at his farm, Scramlin was presented with the keys to a Kubota L-Series compact tractor in recognition […]

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(L to R) Yani Bunch, Matt Smiley, Matt McCue, Nathan Cumberland, Louisa Walker and Jose Ortega.

FVC Hosts British Vets, Invictus Games Athletes on Farm Tour

Earlier this month, Farmer Veteran Coalition hosted two British Invictus Games athletes for a farm tour as one of many stops during their visit to San Francisco to share experiences with other injured service members and learn more about programs and services that actively recruit veterans into meaningful careers. Nathan Cumberland, a 10-year British Army

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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Announces $320,000 in New Awards; $1 Million Since 2011

The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund announced a record $320,000 in new awards this week. The awards, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 went to 140 veterans who have already launched, but are still developing, their farm businesses. The grants are paid to third-party vendors on behalf of the veterans for things such as livestock, bee supplies,

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Listen to FVC Executive Director Michael O’Gorman’s Interview on the Nationally Syndicated Radio Program Frontlines of Freedom

Recently, FVC Executive Director Michael O’Gorman joined Lt. Col. Denny Gillem, U.S. Army (Ret.), on his nationally syndicated radio program Frontlines of Freedom to spread the word about Farmer Veteran Coalition. Michael’s interview begins at the 23-minute mark. Listen to the full interview to hear more details about the free, enhanced membership FVC will be

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Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan to Host Third Annual Stakeholders Conference

DAVIS, California – Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), a national nonprofit serving military veterans in agriculture, has announced that its Michigan chapter will host the third annual Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference this fall. The conference will be held November 30 to December 2 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at Michigan State University in East

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Homegrown By Heroes Label Now 500 Farmer Veterans Strong, 15 State Partnership Agreements

When Farmer Veteran Coalition assumed stewardship of the Homegrown By Heroes label from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in 2013, FVC Executive Director Michael O’Gorman had one goal: expand the label to a nationally recognized brand that differentiates farmer veteran products in competitive markets. Today, thanks to generous support from Farm Credit, the Homegrown By

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Band of Brothers: FVC Members Continue Taking Care of Their Own

Taking care of our own is one of the most important tenets of military culture. Regardless of branch of service, the armed forces is a proud band of brothers and sisters where you can always count on someone ‘watching your six.’ After transitioning back into the civilian world, many veterans immediately notice an absence of

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From Fighter to Farmer: Tell Your Story for a Chance to Win $5,000 and a Trip to Nashville, Plus More

To honor farmer veterans and their service to our country, Successful Farming magazine and Grasshopper mowers have teamed up for a new contest called From Fighter to Farmer. The contest invites farmer veterans—or their friends and family—to share their story for a chance to be one of three farmer veterans who will receive a $5,000

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