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Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery (DPRR) Process at FVC

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe across the United States, creating major challenges for agricultural producers. To support members during these emergencies, the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has created a Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery (DPRR) system designed to help Farmer Veterans prepare for disasters, respond during emergencies, and recover afterward.

May 22, 2026 No Comments

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FVC Staff Spotlight – Zachry Turnbo

We are happy to introduce FVC’s newest addition to the staff, Zachry Turnbo! Born and raised in Waco, TX, Zachry is a recent graduate from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Joining as Social Media Assistant, Zachry supports the Communications Team as FVC continues to provide the information needed for our Farmer Veterans to succeed.

May 22, 2026 No Comments

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MAKER’S MARK HONORS AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL RELEASE SUPPORTING VETERAN FARMERS

Maker’s Mark honors America’s 250th anniversary with a limited-edition red, white, and blue bourbon bottle benefiting Farmer Veteran Coalition.

May 15, 2026 No Comments

Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

National Farmer Veteran Coalition Announces 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Awardees

FVC announces over $464,000 in 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund awards, supporting 122 Veteran farmers across 43 states with grants and equipment.

May 1, 2026 No Comments

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From Military Service to Market Garden: A Story of Growth, Grit, and Community

Corinna Warner served in the U.S. Air Force before she began her journey into agriculture. Today, she is the owner of Tanglefoot Farm, a woman and veteran-owned business that is also Homegrown By Heroes-certified.

April 20, 2026 No Comments

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Meeting the Moment – A Message to Our Farmer Veteran Community

As we move deeper into this growing season, it’s clear that many of you are facing more than the usual challenges that come with farming and ranching. Rising input costs, unpredictable weather, shifting markets – and now global instability – are all hitting at once. These aren’t distant issues. They’re showing up in real time on your farms, shaping the decisions you have to make every day.

April 15, 2026 No Comments

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America’s Farmer Soldiers – Where National Guard Deployments May Impact Agriculture & How the Farmer Veteran Coalition Can Help

Across the United States, thousands of farmers and ranchers quietly serve in a second role beyond agriculture. They are members of the National Guard or military reserves – citizen soldiers who balance military duty with the everyday work of producing food, fiber, and livestock for the country.

March 23, 2026 No Comments

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Women of FVC Spotlight: Heather Delanoy – Wild Sage Farms

Continuing our commitment to International Year of the Woman Farmer, we are delighted to feature Heather Delanoy, as a part of our Women of FVC program. Heather Delanoy served in the Washington Air National Guard before starting her farm, Wild Sage Farms. Heather was a Fellowship Fund awardee in both 2023 and 2024, funded by Tractor Supply Company both times.

March 23, 2026 No Comments

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Local Food Markets Are Changing & Veteran Farmers Are Built for This Moment

Over the past several seasons, many Farmer Veterans have built real momentum through local and regional markets. Farm-to-school contracts have expanded, food hubs have grown, institutions leaned into regional sourcing, and consumers actively sought out products with a story and a face behind them.

February 25, 2026 No Comments

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Women of FVC Spotlight: April Smurda – Growing Roots Farm

2026 is International Year of the Woman Farmer and the Farmer Veteran Coalition is committed to featuring women FVC members each month, as a part of the Women of FVC program. This month’s feature is April Smurda, U.S. Air Force, of Growing Roots Farm.

February 25, 2026 No Comments

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Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery (DPRR) Process at FVC

FVC Staff Spotlight – Zachry Turnbo

MAKER’S MARK HONORS AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL RELEASE SUPPORTING VETERAN FARMERS

National Farmer Veteran Coalition Announces 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Awardees

From Military Service to Market Garden: A Story of Growth, Grit, and Community

Meeting the Moment – A Message to Our Farmer Veteran Community

America’s Farmer Soldiers – Where National Guard Deployments May Impact Agriculture & How the Farmer Veteran Coalition Can Help

Women of FVC Spotlight: Heather Delanoy – Wild Sage Farms

Local Food Markets Are Changing & Veteran Farmers Are Built for This Moment

Women of FVC Spotlight: April Smurda – Growing Roots Farm

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