Angie’s story begins in Montana, growing up in a small agricultural town that both sets of her great-grandparents on her mom’s side homesteaded in. She vividly remembers a
USDA Advisory Committee member and advocate for Veteran farmers—explores the growing labor shortage in agriculture and its unique impact on Veterans. From workforce challenges to practical solutions like automation, training, and co-ops, she offers insight and invites collaboration to help strengthen the future of farming.
After retiring from the Coast Guard in 2022, Ben Walton began farming with his wife on their 50-acre property in Mississippi. With help from a veteran mentor, he now raises grass-fed beef, poultry, and eggs, finding purpose in working the land and sharing it with others.
David “Mike” Greenlee joined the Coast Guard in the early ’80s after seeing a rescue on Hawaii Five-O. He served on the USCGC Mellon and at the Aviation Training Center, taking part in missions from Alaska to South America.
A virtual office that Farmer Veteran Coalition has opened in Washington, D.C., will enable FVC to interact directly with the nation’s policy makers and will benefit efforts to help Farmer Veterans.
Tony Pfreschy, a Navy Veteran, and his wife Sharon moved from the suburbs to a small farm in Illinois where they began Garlic Breath Farm. One could say
Kubota extends its partnership with Trackhouse Racing and top driver Ross Chastain, whose top-10 NASCAR finishes result in donations to FVC.
Experience as a former AgriLife extension agent in Texas and the spouse of an Army soldier provides special insight for Kloey Painter’s role as a Veteran Service Provider for FVC.
Combining forces with Fields 4 Valor will allow their mark to become the name of Farmer Veteran Coalition’s newest program for food insecurity, which will be expanded throughout the country.
Stacy Sporre is expanding on the apple and peach trees currently planted on their Tennessee homestead as her retirement from military service approaches.
