In The News
Michael on Fox & Friends!
Oct 12 was National Farmer’s Day, and Founder Michael O’Gorman appeared on Fox & Friends to share the good word on FVC! Joined by Mark Bowen, President of
Geared to Give 2019
Last month we handed over the keys to a brand new Kubota tractor to Jake Sass! These ceremonies are always full of high energy and emotion, and this
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Update
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application to the 2019 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. We received a record 354 applications this year. The application review process is
2019 Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference to be held in Austin, Texas
NEW! JUST LAUNCHED – CONFERENCE WEBSITE! Farmer Veteran Coalition is excited to announce the 2019 Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference will be held November 17-20 at the DoubleTree by
Willie Hines Transitions to New Role as Chief Operating Officer
After returning for his second stint with Farmer Veteran Coalition in November 2018 as director of operations, Willie Hines has been promoted to chief operating officer. In the
FVC is Hiring!
Because of new government grants, increased support from our funders and soaring demand for our services, FVC is expanding its team. We are looking for candidates for veteran
Webinar: Fellowship Fund Application Review & Business Planning
In this webinar, Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund manager Rachel Petitt reviews the 2019 Fellowship application, and Chris Laughton from Farm Credit East presents on business planning. The webinar
FVC Celebrates 10 Years of Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America
By Executive Director & Founder Michael O’Gorman Ten years ago today, Farmer Veteran Coalition incorporated as a project of Community Partners, our fiscal sponsor. A few days earlier
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Application to Open February 1
Farmer Veteran Coalition is excited to announce the application for the 2019 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund will open February 1 at 8 a.m. PST. The application will remain
Five New Kubota Tractors Awarded to Farmer Veteran Coalition Members
Kubota Tractor Corporation Press Release GRAPEVINE, Texas (November 8, 2018) – Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced five new farmer veteran tractor recipients as part of its 2018 “Geared
FVC, Farmer Veterans Featured on PBS NewsHour
On Tuesday, October 16, Farmer Veteran Coalition and five farmer veterans were featured on PBS NewsHour. The five farmer veterans featured were: Alejandro Jauregui of Fury Bees &
Tar Heel Veterans Unite at NC Stakeholders Conference
Farmer veterans and veterans aspiring to get their start in farming came together with the government, educational and nonprofit partners that support them at the United We Farm
From the Heartland: 2018 Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference Registration Now Open
FVC is excited to announce registration is now open for the 2018 Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference in Kansas City. For the fourth year, farmer veteran’s and the groups
Sell Your Products at Tractor Supply Co’s Farmers Market
Each year, Tractor Supply Company hosts a Farmers Market in the Fall and a Market Day in the Spring where they invite their customers and community partners to