In the News
Matt McCue, 1st Veteran to join FVC, dies
Farmer Veteran Coalition’s first Veteran member is remembered for his willingness to help others and share his knowledge.
December 19, 2023
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What Is Happening At The Farmer Veteran Coalition
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From the Director
Executive Director’s Comments: December 2023
Despite numerous challenges during 2023, FVC has done significant work to help its membership and looks ahead to more success in the coming year.
December 19, 2023
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In the News
Simplifying the DFAP as the deadline approaches
With the clock ticking toward the January 13 deadline, DFAP offices like the one in Katy, Texas, are ready to help farmers and ranchers work through the application.
December 19, 2023
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
Coast Guard Veteran Enjoys Working the Land
Although California-born Lauren Simmons served in the Coast Guard, she is now working the land in Kentucky with her jet pilot husband.
December 19, 2023
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Homegrown By Heroes
Toasted Oysters: A Veteran-Owned Culinary Gem
Retired NYPD detective and Navy Veteran Mike Miezianka is now bagging oysters with longtime friend Ray Smith Jr.
December 19, 2023
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In the News
Toys For Tots
The FVC headquarters in Waco, Texas, was a U.S. Marine Corps Toys of Tots dropoff location. Holding a few of the donated items are (from left) Abbie Earp,
December 19, 2023
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Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference
FVC Stakeholders Conference a Capitol Success
Conference rooms were filled with engaging speakers as the summit’s theme, “Cultivating Connections,” shared the challenges and successes of agriculture and food distribution.
November 17, 2023
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From the Director
Executive Director’s Comments: November 2023
With the support of Clif Bar Family Foundation and ADM, FVC has begun the planning stages for a pilot where our FVC community will have the opportunity to make an impact, while helping their own.
November 17, 2023
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
North Pole Peonies Finds Thriving Home in Alaska
One conversation facilitated a change in course, leading to a thriving multigenerational business with North Pole Peonies, in yes, North Pole, Alaska.
November 17, 2023
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Homegrown By Heroes
Texas Counselor Brings Therapy to Her Farm
Rachel Mims provides therapy to others as a professional counselor and experiences first-hand the therapeutic benefits of farming.
November 17, 2023
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In the News
Staff Spotlight: Director of Operations Draws on Deep Military Roots
For FVC Director of Operations Nick Flanigan, the two more important groups of people in this nation are Veterans and agricultural producers.
November 17, 2023
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From the Director
Executive Director’s Comments: October 2023
Since October 7th the reports and images on the war in Israel have been heart wrenching to process. As I have sat down to write this newsletter article on the 16th of October, I learned that an additional 2,000 U.S. troops were told to prepare for deployment.
October 18, 2023
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
Batwing Cutter Boosts Veteran’s Hay Operation in Texas
Joseph Burdulinski hasn’t been able to use his “Old Glory” Batwing® cutter as much as he’d hoped due to the drought, but it has already been a huge boost to his burgeoning hay operation.
October 18, 2023
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Homegrown By Heroes
Thunder Valley Ranch Owners Growing Hay, Cattle in Oklahoma
Farming can be daunting, but the response from their customers makes it worthwhile for Sean and Faye Autry of Thunder Valley Ranch in Oklahoma.
October 18, 2023
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Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight: Chisa Brigham
Chisa Brigham brings her expertise in the education world, a love of agriculture, and a military upbringing to her role as program coordinator at the national office of Farmer Veteran Coalition.
October 18, 2023
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