FVC SITREP Blog
Note: FVC SITREP (Situation Report) Blog is a blog by FVC Chief Executive Officer Jeanette Lombardo that presents topics, events and activities of interest to FVC members.
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Summer Meeting
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) hosted its annual Summer Meeting the middle of last month, bringing together cattle producers, landowners, and industry partners from across Texas and the Southwest. Held in historic San Antonio, the meeting provided a vital forum to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the cattle industry today.
American Agri-Women Fly-In 2025
From June 8–10, 2025, more than one hundred leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the American Agri-Women (AAW) Annual Legislative Fly-In – an event that continues to be one of the most powerful forums for women in agriculture to engage directly with federal policymakers.
Rodale Institute California Organic Center Field Day & Upcoming Annual Organic Field Day in Pennsylvania
The California Organic Center Field Day at the Rodale Institute California Organic Center in Camarillo, California, recently brought together farmers, researchers, and advocates for organic agriculture for an inspiring day of learning and collaboration. It was my pleasure as FVC CEO to meet a group of California FVC Chapter members and learn about their individual farms.
Supporting Conservation in Texas: Highlights from the State Technical Committee Meeting
Texas is home to a vibrant and diverse agricultural community that faces unique conservation challenges and opportunities. On May 22, 2025, the Texas State Technical Committee (STC) met in Temple, Texas, to discuss critical updates and provide recommendations that help guide conservation work across the state.
Farmer Veteran Coalition attends 147th Cattle Raisers Convention in Fort Worth, Texas
The 147th Cattle Raisers Convention took place in Fort Worth, TX. FVC was an exhibitor this year, sharing information regarding our mission, as well as disaster relief and recovery information.
2025 Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) National Conference
The 2025 Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) National Conference convened on April 1-3 in Nashville, TN. The conference provided valuable insights into integrating tourism with agriculture to diversify farm income and manage market risks.
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 from the military,
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 solutions to the pressing challenges facing the agricultural sector today.
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.
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 beginning farmers.
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 Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) in Louisiana.
American Farm Bureau Federation Conference Champions Veteran Farmers
Farmer Veteran Coalition took part in the American Farm Bureau Federation Conference in San Antonio, Texas, networking with agricultural leaders, and exploring ways to collaborate on initiatives that support Veterans in agriculture.