As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, Americans have an opportunity to pause and reflect on an extraordinary journey – one marked by triumph and tragedy, perseverance and progress, division, and unity.
For this month, we are happy to feature Danielle Gent, owner of Full Stem Ahead Flower Farm. Danielle is a U.S. Navy veteran and became a Fellowship Fund recipient earlier this year, funded by Kubota Tractor Corporation. Her feature story is part of an ongoing commitment to showcasing Women of FVC as a part of International Year of the Woman Farmer.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is happy to announce that four new state chapters have been recognized. The four new chapters are Alaska, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Oregon.
Kubota Tractor Corporation and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) today announced the selection of the 2026 “Geared to Give” farmer veteran recipients of new Kubota equipment. This year’s five awardees were honored during a special pre-race ceremony prior to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at NASCAR San Diego Weekend at Naval Base Coronado, where the veterans were recognized in front of race attendees and presented with the keys to new Kubota equipment as part of Kubota’s ongoing commitment to supporting America’s military veterans through agriculture.
In a proud joint celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Kalmbach Feeds® and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) today announced a national partnership to support military veterans transitioning into agricultural careers. Throughout the summer of 2026, a portion of the proceeds from every Kalmbach Feeds product purchased will be donated directly to the Farmer Veteran Coalition to support their mission of serving, empowering, and connecting military veterans and active-duty service members with the resources, education, training, and partnerships necessary to cultivate successful careers in agriculture.
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe across the United States, creating major challenges for agricultural producers. To support members during these emergencies, the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) has created a Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Recovery (DPRR) system designed to help Farmer Veterans prepare for disasters, respond during emergencies, and recover afterward.
We are happy to introduce FVC’s newest addition to the staff, Zachry Turnbo! Born and raised in Waco, TX, Zachry is a recent graduate from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Joining as Social Media Assistant, Zachry supports the Communications Team as FVC continues to provide the information needed for our Farmer Veterans to succeed.
Maker’s Mark honors America’s 250th anniversary with a limited-edition red, white, and blue bourbon bottle benefiting Farmer Veteran Coalition.
FVC announces over $464,000 in 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund awards, supporting 122 Veteran farmers across 43 states with grants and equipment.
Corinna Warner served in the U.S. Air Force before she began her journey into agriculture. Today, she is the owner of Tanglefoot Farm, a woman and veteran-owned business that is also Homegrown By Heroes-certified.
Across the United States, thousands of farmers and ranchers quietly serve in a second role beyond agriculture. They are members of the National Guard or military reserves – citizen soldiers who balance military duty with the everyday work of producing food, fiber, and livestock for the country.
Continuing our commitment to International Year of the Woman Farmer, we are delighted to feature Heather Delanoy, as a part of our Women of FVC program. Heather Delanoy served in the Washington Air National Guard before starting her farm, Wild Sage Farms. Heather was a Fellowship Fund awardee in both 2023 and 2024, funded by Tractor Supply Company both times.
Over the past several seasons, many Farmer Veterans have built real momentum through local and regional markets. Farm-to-school contracts have expanded, food hubs have grown, institutions leaned into regional sourcing, and consumers actively sought out products with a story and a face behind them.
2026 is International Year of the Woman Farmer and the Farmer Veteran Coalition is committed to featuring women FVC members each month, as a part of the Women of FVC program. This month’s feature is April Smurda, U.S. Air Force, of Growing Roots Farm.
Davian McKnight, U.S. Marine Corps, is the owner and operator of McKnight Farms, as well as the President of the South Carolina FVC Chapter. Davian works to support veterans and members of his community who are interested in agriculture and help others discover agriculture as a path forward.
