What Is Happening At The Farmer Veteran Coalition

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In the News

PRESS RELEASE: Tractor Supply celebrates Hometown Heroes Anniversary with its largest-ever volunteer event and $1 million donation

Tractor Supply Company announced they are donating an additional $1 million in total to charity organizations committed to supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans, and first responders. Farmer Veteran Coalition is proud to be 1 of 10 nonprofit organizations to receive $100,000 each as a part of this year’s $1 million donation.

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From the Director

Executive Director’s Comments: April 2024

With the financial support of Archer Daniel Midland (ADM), the Farmer Veteran Coalition was afforded the staff time to develop a pilot program with our partners: Feeding America, USO, Armed Services YMCA, and MarketMaker.

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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.

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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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