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food & ag national security conference 2025
FVC SITREP Blog

Food & Ag as National Security

On Friday, March 21, 2025, Mississippi State University (MSU) hosted the “Food and Ag as National Security” conference, a key event that brought together experts ...
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From the Director

Chief Executive Officer’s Comments: Addressing Key Challenges Faced by Our Farmers and Ranchers

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 ...
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

Coast Guard Veteran Shares Connection to Food and Land

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 ...
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Coast Guard Veteran David Greenlee Markets Food Truck to Customers in West Virginia and Beyond
Homegrown By Heroes

Coast Guard Veteran Markets Food Truck to Customers in West Virginia and Beyond

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 ...
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FVC SITREP Blog

Farmer Veteran Coalition Attends 101st Agricultural Outlook Form

The 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum served as a pivotal platform for the Farmer Veteran Coalition to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and collaboratively seek ...
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FVC SITREP Blog

Farmer Veteran Coalition Engages at NASDA’s 2025 Winter Policy Conference

FVC highlights the Homegrown By Heroes label and worked on solidifying partnerships with state agricultural departments at NASDA's 2025 Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
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FVC SITREP Blog

Down the Road to Texas A&M and Meeting New Farmer Veteran Mentors

A partnership between Farmer Veteran Coalition and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Battleground to Breaking Ground program represents a big step in supporting Veterans and ...
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FVC SITREP Blog

FVC … on the Road to Alexandria, Louisiana

In a significant move to support military Veterans transitioning into agriculture, the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural ...
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From the Director

Executive Director Comments: Virtual Office Opens in Nation’s Capital

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 ...
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Garlic Farm Makes Fresh Start for Navy Veteran
Homegrown By Heroes

Garlic Farm Makes Fresh Start for Navy Veteran

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. ...
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Kubota Continues Racing Connection That Helps FVC
In the News

Kubota Continues Racing Connection That Helps FVC

Kubota extends its partnership with Trackhouse Racing and top driver Ross Chastain, whose top-10 NASCAR finishes result in donations to FVC.
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Staff Spotlight

Army Spouse Brings Extension Agent Experience to Role

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 ...
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