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Staff spotlight Lawrence Rhone
Staff Spotlight

Rhone Draws on Experience for FVC Role

Army Veteran Lawrence Rhone serves Farmer Veteran Coalition as project manager, which aids Veterans in a variety of ways.
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Army Veteran Richard Creppel will serve Veterans in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.
In the News

FVC Adds 1st Regional Coordinator to Its Ranks

Army Veteran Richard Creppel will serve Veterans in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas.
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In the News

Matt McCue, 1st Veteran to join FVC, dies

Farmer Veteran Coalition’s first Veteran member is remembered for his willingness to help others and share his knowledge.
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From the Director

Executive Director’s Comments: December 2023

Despite numerous challenges during 2023, FVC has done significant work to help its membership and looks ahead to more success in the coming year.
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In the News

Simplifying the DFAP as the deadline approaches

With the clock ticking toward the January 13 deadline, DFAP offices like the one in Katy, Texas, are ready to help farmers and ranchers work ...
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

Coast Guard Veteran Enjoys Working the Land

Although California-born Lauren Simmons served in the Coast Guard, she is now working the land in Kentucky with her jet pilot husband.
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Homegrown By Heroes

Toasted Oysters: A Veteran-Owned Culinary Gem

Retired NYPD detective and Navy Veteran Mike Miezianka is now bagging oysters with longtime friend Ray Smith Jr.
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In the News

Toys For Tots

The FVC headquarters in Waco, Texas, was a U.S. Marine Corps Toys of Tots dropoff location. Holding a few of the donated items are (from ...
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Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference

FVC Stakeholders Conference a Capitol Success

Conference rooms were filled with engaging speakers as the summit’s theme, “Cultivating Connections,” shared the challenges and successes of agriculture and food distribution.
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From the Director

Executive Director’s Comments: November 2023

With the support of Clif Bar Family Foundation and ADM, FVC has begun the planning stages for a pilot where our FVC community will have ...
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

North Pole Peonies Finds Thriving Home in Alaska

One conversation facilitated a change in course, leading to a thriving multigenerational business with North Pole Peonies, in yes, North Pole, Alaska.
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Homegrown By Heroes

Texas Counselor Brings Therapy to Her Farm

Rachel Mims provides therapy to others as a professional counselor and experiences first-hand the therapeutic benefits of farming.
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