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In the News

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 ...
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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 ...
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History Made at First Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference

An historic announcement from the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, a ground-breaking discussion between five departments of the Federal Government (pictured above) and a palpable enthusiasm ...
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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 ...
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Historic Recognition for Veterans in 2014 Farm Bill

Prepared by Ed Cox, Agricultural Law Center, Drake Law, for the Farmer Veteran Coalition Updated July 28, 2015 The 2014 Farm Bill created several new ...
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In the News

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 ...
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In the News

Iowa Farmer Today – Vet pursues love of farm

After returning from war, Jason Kerr decided to concentrate on his passion — agriculture.
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FVC Board Member Garrett Dwyer
Blog

Agricultural Leaders Join the Ranks of FVC Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce that we have mobilized our first official Board of Directors that will unite in helping our veterans in transition feed ...
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Veteran Careers in Agriculture Resource Guide
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Official FVC “Veteran Careers in Agriculture” Resource Guide to Be Released March 1st

After two years, it’s finally here: the official FVC “Veteran Careers in Agriculture: A Resource Guide,” a new manual that’s packed with information about farming ...
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From the Director

Op-Ed: Merrigan and O’Gorman – Lending a hand to veterans

Fayetteville Observer, May 25th, 2012 By Kathleen Merrigan and Michael O’Gorman What would you do with $10,000? For a returning veteran, it could help launch ...
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