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Farm Credit Hosts Capitol Hill Event to Honor Farmer Veterans, Celebrate Success of Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Homegrown By Heroes Program

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 […]

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Beginning Ranchers Get First Cattle Through Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

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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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

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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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Farm Bureau and FVC Partnership Release New Resource Guide

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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