Jared and Natalie Greenlaw both grew up in Vero Beach, a small town on the east coast of Florida, a short drive to the beach and just a
Tractor Supply Company announced they are donating an additional $1 million in total to charity organizations committed to supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans, and first responders. Farmer Veteran Coalition is proud to be 1 of 10 nonprofit organizations to receive $100,000 each as a part of this year’s $1 million donation.
Houston, TX — June 16, 2025 — Herdwatch, the leading livestock and land management platform trusted by over 22,000 producers, has launched a new partnership with the Farmer
This third article in our series explores how beginning farmers—especially Veterans—can overcome capital access challenges through USDA programs, Farm Credit support, and innovative financial tools shaping the future of U.S. agriculture.
Farmer Veteran Coalition welcomes Brian Carpenter, Dr. Alicia Ellis, and Liz Riffle to its Board of Directors—strengthening its mission to support veterans in agriculture.
The National Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) announced today over $460,000 in awards and equipment to Veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.
This month I will be continuing with the series on barriers for new beginning farmers and ranchers. In March, we delved into the topic of labor shortages, and
Army National Guard officer Mitchell Freeman is carrying on a sweet family tradition in Northern Pennsylvania. With support from the 2024 Fellowship Fund, his family farm upgraded their maple syrup production—boosting efficiency and honoring his late father’s legacy.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition is pleased to add Nebraska to its growing list of state chapters. The FVC State Chapters provide a means of grassroots support for farmer
Angie’s story begins in Montana, growing up in a small agricultural town that both sets of her great-grandparents on her mom’s side homesteaded in. She vividly remembers a
USDA Advisory Committee member and advocate for Veteran farmers—explores the growing labor shortage in agriculture and its unique impact on Veterans. From workforce challenges to practical solutions like automation, training, and co-ops, she offers insight and invites collaboration to help strengthen the future of farming.
After retiring from the Coast Guard in 2022, Ben Walton began farming with his wife on their 50-acre property in Mississippi. With help from a veteran mentor, he now raises grass-fed beef, poultry, and eggs, finding purpose in working the land and sharing it with others.
David “Mike” Greenlee joined the Coast Guard in the early ’80s after seeing a rescue on Hawaii Five-O. He served on the USCGC Mellon and at the Aviation Training Center, taking part in missions from Alaska to South America.
A virtual office that Farmer Veteran Coalition has opened in Washington, D.C., will enable FVC to interact directly with the nation’s policy makers and will benefit efforts to help Farmer Veterans.
Tony Pfreschy, a Navy Veteran, and his wife Sharon moved from the suburbs to a small farm in Illinois where they began Garlic Breath Farm. One could say
