A strategic plan is more than a document. At its best, it’s a promise: that we will meet the needs of today while building the capacity for tomorrow. The Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Strategic Plan (2026) which was approved by our Board of Directors in December, is grounded in that promise.
The holiday season is often called the “season of giving”, but for many families it can also be the season of hard choices – between groceries and heating bills, between a full cart and a full tank of gas, between fresh food and whatever stretches farthest. Food insecurity doesn’t take a holiday. In fact, winter can intensify it: school breaks can pause access to free or reduced-price meals, seasonal work can slow down, and unexpected expenses stack up fast. Yet December also brings something powerful – communities ready to help, eager to rally around meaningful causes, and willing to direct their generosity where it can do the best.
Every November, our country pauses to honor something truly profound: National Veterans and Military Families Month. Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to thank the brave men and women who served, but this month-long observance widens the lens. It invites us to look closely at the people whose love and commitment make that service possible – the families who carry the weight of military life right alongside their veteran.
Every October, schools and communities across the country celebrate National Farm to School Month, a nationwide effort to connect students with fresh, locally grown food while building stronger
September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year to strengthen our ability to face the unexpected. Disasters – whether fire, flood, storm, or prolonged power outage – rarely announce their arrival, and their impact can be especially challenging in rural communities.
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
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
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.
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
