The Farmer Veteran Coalition is proud to announce that we have reached 60,000 members nationwide! This milestone was not easily won. It was built over 17 years of determination, belief, sacrifice, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to America’s veterans and agriculture.
To the members, chapter leaders, partners, and fellow veteran-serving organizations across our national network. Military service and the weapons of conflict are changing. The injuries and experiences connected to modern warfare are changing as well. I believe the veteran-serving community should begin considering what this means for the next generation of veterans, many of whom are already entering our offices and programs.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is happy to announce the new members for the Louisiana FVC Chapter Board of Directors. The new board comes at an exciting time for the Louisiana FVC Chapter, home to a very active community of Farmer Veterans.
As Supporting Partner for America250, everyone at FVC is excited to showcase the Farmer Veteran Coalition America250 Celebration Directory, honoring 250 Farmer Veterans. Each profile shares their farm and their journey – from military service to working the land.
FVC announces over $464,000 in 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund awards, supporting 122 Veteran farmers across 43 states with grants and equipment.
Stephen Clark served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 24 years and is now the owner of Buzz & Cluck Farm in Buckhannon, West Virginia. This year, he became a recipient for the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund, funded by Wounded Warrior Project.
Last month, the Farmer Veteran Coalition hosted its 11th annual Farmer Veteran Coalition Stakeholders Conference in Waco, TX. The theme for this year was “Emerging Trends in Food, Agriculture, and Health.”
Every October, schools and communities across the country celebrate National Farm to School Month, a nationwide effort to connect students with fresh, locally grown food while building stronger
Mark Beacom, U.S. Army Veteran, and his wife, Amy, are the founders of Mush Ohio, a farm specializing in gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Thanks to the Fellowship Fund, funded by Wounded Warrior Project, they were able to greatly increase their efficiency and focus on more tasks.
Marine Corps Veteran Mark applied for the FVC Fellowship Fund and was awarded $4,500, thanks to the FVC Virginia Chapter. Thanks to the funding, him and his wife is able to expand their homestead and better serve their community.
