DAVIS, California – September 2, 2015—Farmer Veteran Coalition has announced that the second tractor in the “Geared to Give” program, sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC), was awarded to Jason Kerr of DeWitt, Iowa. KTC and Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) announced the award in a special ceremony at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. …
July 28, 2015 by Julie Harker, © Brownfield Ag News More than 250 growers in more than 40 states are using the “Homegrown by Heroes” label. Calvin Riggleman, who grows vegetables and fruit in West Virginia, is the first to use the labels in his state. Riggleman sells his produce at farmers’ markets with the label, …
The days at Talmar Gardens start early. At 6:00 a.m., crews troop to the horticultural therapy center in Baltimore County to water, stake and trellis by hand, growing bushels of vegetables and some 5,000 flowers a week for sale to restaurants, supermarkets, florists and others. It’s a regimen that founder Catherine Murphy, a former special …
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By Gary Matteson I’d like to think that Farm Credit’s Salute to Farmer Veterans has something in common with the salutes exchanged in their military careers: that our salute is a privileged gesture of respect and trust. I understand that a salute is also a way to focus attention on what is going to happen …
Washington (PRWEB) June 02, 2015 Farm Credit, a national network of cooperatives that support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, is hosting an event today on Capitol Hill to showcase the contributions of farmer veterans and celebrate the success of the Homegrown By Heroes program. The event is presented by Farm Credit …
Chad Tackett left the Army in 2012 after 22 years and four deployments and has been pursuing farming ever since. His wife is also a veteran and their son is currently serving. Chad has purchased 200 acres of a ‘slightly run-down’ farm outside Augusta, Georgia. Joining Chad as he clears fields and builds fences is …
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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 …
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
A resource guide from the American Farm Bureau Federation encourages a smooth transition for military veterans seeking employment in the agricultural industry. The new resource guide is created through a partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition. The two organizations have combined efforts to assist military veterans planning a career in agriculture and the resources are …
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After returning from war, Jason Kerr decided to concentrate on his passion — agriculture.
