Field artillery officer by trade. Deployed under operation enduring freedom as a battalion fire support officer. Currently serving as the JAGIC chief for 29 infantry division.

"The Fellowship Fund grant provided by the Farmer Veteran Coalition provided us the ability to finally move forward on the dream projects that were not financially feasible for us. The mentorship provided by the Virginia FVC Chapter has been invaluable."

The DeHerrera Homestead provides a you pick cut flower service. Expending the you pick model for gourds, blackberries, and figs are in the works.

"My wife and I wanted to expand our wild cut flower patch. We were blessed with the ability to develop virgin land into our vision. The farm is completely reliant on veteran and first responder volunteers."

"This project of ours has drawn in other veterans who want to get their hands dirty and work the land. The 'figure it out' problem-solving that has gotten us to this point is the same 'figure it out' problem-solving that built my army career."