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In the News

Kubota Tractor Corporation and Farmer Veteran Coalition Award Second Tractor in “Geared to Give” Program

DAVIS, California – September 2, 2015—Farmer Veteran Coalition has announced that the second tractor in the “Geared to Give” program, sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation ...
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In the News

“Homegrown by Heroes” label program growing

July 28, 2015 by Julie Harker, © Brownfield Ag News More than 250 growers in more than 40 states are using the “Homegrown by Heroes” ...
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New Program to Pitch Farming as Therapy — and a Career — for Veterans

The days at Talmar Gardens start early. At 6:00 a.m., crews troop to the horticultural therapy center in Baltimore County to water, stake and trellis ...
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The Farm Credit Council Salutes Farmer Veterans

By Gary Matteson I’d like to think that Farm Credit’s Salute to Farmer Veterans has something in common with the salutes exchanged in their military ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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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