Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) celebrates a new milestone, officially reaching 50,000 members nationwide. Membership has steadily risen since starting 15 years ago. As the number of members continue
Army Veteran Lawrence Rhone first found a way to aid his fellow Veterans with Rhone’s Farm and Retreat in northeast Montana as a place for them to rediscover their purpose after service.
Farmers can educate themselves on their options and continue the resiliency for which they are known, even with the uncertainties surrounding us all.
Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Homegrown By Heroes label now has blended labels in 18 states, enabling Homegrown By Heroes-certified producers to promote their products as Veteran-owned and produced and with their state.
Robert “Jake” Kelly may be ending his 20-year career in the Air Force, but he is starting another chapter for his family with his New Heritage Farm in Texas.
Farmer Veteran Coalition has a new discount partnership with Gro-King Garden Sprayers, a family-owned small business that provides quality spraying equipment for both the home gardener and farmers with larger gardens.
Farmer Veteran Coalition has received a donation of $100,000 split between Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and its Tractor Supply Company
Better record keeping, documentation, and help from FVC is needed for farmers and ranchers as they navigate USDA assistance programs.
Marine Veterans operate a diversified no-till farm with a focus on ecological land management in Michigan thanks to a grant from the Fellowship Fund.
Kubota Tractor Corporation and the Farmer Veteran Coalition announced the 2024 Geared to Give Farmer Veteran recipients. Five Veterans and active service members received new Kubota equipment during the 2024 PBR World Finals at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, on Armed Forces Day.
Natural disasters can create life-threatening situations for many of us who live in rural areas because our communities are vulnerable due to limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and capacity constraints such as equipment shortages. These limitations can make it challenging to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Preparation is always key to staying safe during any emergency.
Archi’s Acres and the Archi’s Institute for Sustainable Agriculture near San Diego provides an intensive program to help Veterans learn how to start and run a farm operation.
Mariel Kessenich Barreras is no stranger to a busy lifestyle. As a farmer and longtime Army spouse raising eight kids, she continues to assist others as a Veteran Service Provider with Farmer Veteran Coalition.
Farmer Veteran Coalition Executive Director Jeanette Lombardo will serve on a standing committee on natural resources and wildlife with the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. She was appointed to the two-year term in March at the organization’s annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) announced today over $350,000 in awards and equipment to Veterans across the country.
