Executive Director’s Comments: July 2023
With some of our national projects, FVC has been developing new partnerships with Veteran Service organizations throughout the country.
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Executive Director Comments: June 2023
Summer is nearly here! Your staff here at the Farmer Veteran Coalition head office in Waco, TX have been humming like a hive of worker bees developing national programs for our membership at large, as well as our state chapters. Here are a few updates for you.
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Celebrating the Journey
It is hard to believe that we are in the final weeks of 2022! Despite the many challenges in the agricultural sector this year, it has been an amazing year for so many in the Farmer Veteran Coalition Family. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your individual stories with us throughout the year. Always remember
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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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Growing Together
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
Kubota Tractor Corporation Launches “Geared to Give” Program with Farmer Veteran Coalition
In conjunction with National Ag Day, Kubota Tractor Corporation has announced the launch of “Geared to Give,” a new program in partnership with Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) that will provide financial support and donated Kubota equipment to U.S. military veterans pursuing a career in farming. Kubota and FVC jointly launched their partnership today at the
History Made at First Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference
An historic announcement from the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, a ground-breaking discussion between five departments of the Federal Government (pictured above) and a palpable enthusiasm among the 200 people in attendance marked the first National Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference, held in Des Moines, Iowa last weekend.
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Farmer Veteran Coalition Launches Homegrown By Heroes National Certification Label
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danelle Sherman AugustineIdeas (916) 960-2885 dsherman@augustineideas.com Farmer Veteran Coalition Launches Homegrown By Heroes National Certification Label Label Identifies, Promotes and Supports Agricultural Products Grown and Raised by United States Military Veterans
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Historic Recognition for Veterans in 2014 Farm Bill
Prepared by Ed Cox, Agricultural Law Center, Drake Law, for the Farmer Veteran Coalition Updated July 28, 2015 The 2014 Farm Bill created several new USDA program priorities for farmer veterans. This blogpost summarizes these new priorities. Veterans and supporters interested in finding out more about these programs can contact our Government Resources Advisor at brian@farmvetco.org or
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Agricultural Leaders Join the Ranks of FVC Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that we have mobilized our first official Board of Directors that will unite in helping our veterans in transition feed America! Our new board members come from all walks of life and are agricultural leaders and experts in their area–from fields to battlefields to academic institutions—and all have something to
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