Having an estate plan in place provides an opportunity to preserve your legacy and use your finances to make a lasting impact on others. And that’s exactly what Mary Elizabeth Peck planned for as her estate made a very generous donation to Farmer Veteran Coalition earlier this year. Mary Elizabeth Peck—or M.E. to all who …
Planned Gift Leaves Lasting Legacy Through Farmer Veterans Read More »
We want to give special birthday shoutouts to those who used their birthday to ask for donations for Farmer Veteran Coalition on Facebook—we really appreciate your support! From January 2022 through March 2022, 10 people raised more than $2,000 in donations to help FVC on our mission of mobilizing Veterans to feed America. We’d like …
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March has arrived! Many consider March to be the beginning of spring as it brings the vernal equinox and the return of daylight savings time! The month of March was originally named for the Roman god of war, Mars, and more recently was designated as Women’s History Month. What a coincidence that as I write this newsletter the Pentagon has deployed over 12,000 troops to NATO member nations within a short distance of Ukraine. We all pray for our service members as they complete their duty and serve our nation.
Are you a Native American or Alaska Native military veteran that is currently involved in agriculture? If so, we need your input! Through our partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund, we’re helping to collect critical info to understand the needs of Native veterans involved in food and agriculture production. If you, or someone you …
Native American Farmer Veterans – We Need Your Input Read More »
A Fayetteville, North Carolina, native, Lawrence Rhone brings an impressive military and farming resume to the FVC team—and that might be an understatement! As a veteran of the Army during both the Cold War and Gulf War eras, he served in field artillery as a forward observer which included directing close air support. In addition …
Meet the Team: Lawrence Rhone Joins FVC Outreach Team Read More »
Access to start-up capital is a big challenge for farmers. A small grant program through the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is helping. More than 100 farmer veterans received word Friday that they are being awarded equipment thanks to the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. The grant supports veterans in their early years of farming and ranching. …
2021 Fellowships Announced – 100+ Farms Get a Giant Boost Read More »
Farmer Veteran Coalition announces its 2021 grant application is open through February 14th One piece of equipment changed it all. Ben Martin of Forest Grove, Oregon, served in the Marine Corps. After returning home from war, he pursued a career in winemaking. Ben credits a grant from Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) for making the difference …
Wounded Warrior Project Expands Support for Wounded Veterans and their Families with New Funding for Farmers in 2021 Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) expanded partnerships to include 12 new and existing veteran and military service organizations to help meet the needs of our nation’s wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their families. Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) …
Our Conference is Coming! (virtual this year) We are so pleased. This is the first time everyone in our community can join our gathering – without having to travel or worry about leaving farm duties back home. Tune in from your farm, office, living room couch, or even the seat of your tractor, anywhere across the country! …
