Farmer Veteran Coalition
| Founded | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organization, non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Sacramento, California |
Region served | United States |
Executive Director | Jeanette L Lombardo |
Director of State Chapters | Willie Hines |
| Website | www |
Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is a national nonprofit non-governmental organization in the United States that mobilizes veterans to feed America and transition from military service to a career in agriculture.[1][2] The Farmer Veteran Coalition is based in Davis, California and was founded by Michael O’Gorman so that veterans might serve their country in a new capacity, as providers of the nation's food and fiber.[3][4][5][6][7] Jon Turner founded the Vermont chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.[8] Vermont veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11, are finding healing through farming thanks to the Farmer Veteran Coalition.[9][10] The Farmer Veteran Coalition has given out more than $2.5 million in grants to veterans through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. [11] Their combined sales total $50 million.[12][13]
Partners[edit]
- Bob Woodruff Foundation
- Newman's Own Foundation
- Prairie Grove Farms
- Farm Credit Council
- Prudential Financial
- Kubota Corporation
- GreenStone Farm Credit Services
References[edit]
- ^ "LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: Homegrown Heroes". wmht.org. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Farmer-in-arms: The Lives of Veteran Farmers". kcet.org. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Native homesteaders return to traditional ways". bangordailynews.com. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "New program to help veterans become farmers". tennessean.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Farmer Veteran Coalition meeting Nov. 11 in North Salem". purdue.edu. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Farmer Veterans Honored and Awarded new Kubota Tractors at Kubota Tractor Corporation's 2017 Dealer Meeting". businesswire.com (Press release). 25 October 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "A song, and Hampton show, for the farmers". dailypress.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Jon Turner Helps Fellow Vets at Wild Roots Farm". sevendaysvt.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Vermont Veterans Find Peace And Purpose In The Soil". digital.vpr.net. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "National show features SC combat veteran turned farmer". thestate.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Organization backs veterans going into farming". gctelegram.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan – Business Workshop". msue.anr.msu.edu. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Veterans sprout new careers through the Farmer Veteran Coalition". foxnews.com. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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