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From the Director

Executive Director’s Comments 2023

As many of you know, the Farm Bill is a multi-year law that governs an array of agricultural and food programs. It provides an opportunity for policymakers to comprehensively address agricultural and food issues.

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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund

Growing a Goat Operation in Nebraska

Today, however, he and his wife Karly have a burgeoning goat and cattle operation in the village of Burchard, Nebraska, six miles from the Kansas border.

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Homegrown By Heroes

Forging a New Path with Farming

While my family had no background in agriculture, my fascination with the land and its potential for growth and sustenance was undeniable.

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Staff Spotlight

Staff Spotlight: Kate Bowen

Kate Bowen has been heavily involved with Farmer Veteran Coalition for a decade, but she stepped into an even larger role in April as project manager with the national office.

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Grants

Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Update

The U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (22007) as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act on July 7, 2023, but the deadline to request needed documents from the USDA or FSA is September 6, 2023.

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From the Director

Executive Director’s Comments: August 2023

What a summer it has been! Our state chapters have impressed with their flurry of activities. I want to thank the chapter leadership teams for raising awareness of our mission and the needs of our Farmer Veteran community through involvement with public events, media outlets, social media, collaboration with their local Veteran service organizations, and faith communities.

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