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Fellowship Fund Spotlight: Mark Beacom
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Fellowship Fund Spotlight: Mark Beacom – Mush Ohio

Mark Beacom, U.S. Army Veteran, and his wife, Amy, are the founders of Mush Ohio, a farm specializing in gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Thanks to the Fellowship Fund, funded by Wounded Warrior Project, they were able to greatly increase their efficiency and focus on more tasks.

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In the News

Friends of FVC Support Initiative

As the year comes to a close, many companies are offering their employees the opportunity to multiply their charitable giving through Employer Matching Funds programs. This is a powerful way to make your donation go twice as far and support the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s mission of mobilizing veterans to feed America.

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EU and U.S. Young Agricultural Leaders Unite in New Transatlantic Fellowship Program

The European Union and the United States have joined forces to empower the next generation of agricultural innovators through the new EU-U.S. Young Leaders in Agriculture Fellowship. This year-long program brings together 28 emerging farmers and ag professionals from both sides of the Atlantic to explore shared challenges, exchange ideas, and build resilient, sustainable food systems for the future.

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From the Director

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year to strengthen our ability to face the unexpected. Disasters – whether fire, flood, storm, or prolonged power outage – rarely announce their arrival, and their impact can be especially challenging in rural communities.

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Fellowship Fund Spotlight: Mark Osmer – Oz Homestead

Marine Corps Veteran Mark applied for the FVC Fellowship Fund and was awarded $4,500, thanks to the FVC Virginia Chapter. Thanks to the funding, him and his wife is able to expand their homestead and better serve their community.

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Air Force Veteran Finds Healing and Balance in New Life as a Farmer

Air Force Veteran Debbie Bryan was struggling to adjust to civilian life, after returning from her 6th deployment. Through the BattleGround to Breaking Ground program and FVC’s Fellowship Fund, Debbie has been able to find a path to healing, balance, and reconnect to her roots.

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