Last month, the Farmer Veteran Coalition hosted its 11th annual Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders Conference in Waco, TX. The theme for this year was “Emerging Trends in Food, Agriculture, and Health.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) National Conference convened on April 1-3 in Nashville, TN. The conference provided valuable insights into integrating tourism with agriculture to diversify farm income and manage market risks.
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Mississippi State University (MSU) hosted the “Food and Ag as National Security” conference, a key event that brought together experts from the military,
