The mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition is to mobilize veterans to feed America. We cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. We believe that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems for all. We believe that food production offers purpose, opportunity, as well as physical and psychological benefits.
LATEST NEWS
Retired Wisconsin Army Specialist makes the Sustainable Food Revolution a Movement for Peace
IN THE NEWS
USDA - Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Addresses Access to Credit for Veterans, Young and Beginning Farmers in Texas
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack elaborates on the new micro-loan program for disadvantaged farmers.
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After the Navy Kelly wanted to give back to her community in Oakland, CA
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Marine veterans turned maple syrup producers in Upstate New York
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Marine vet and father now produces gourmet produce, eggs and honey for his local community
Find a Farmer Veteran
Find your local Farmer Veteran! This map features some of the Farmer Veterans we work with and interesting facts to learn and share.
- FARMER VETERAN FARMS
- FUN FACTS
Did you know that there are over 7000 varieties of apples grown around the world?
Did you know that 90% of US farms are Family Owned?
Did you know that 45% of the military population comes for rural communities?
Did you know in 2011 total US dairy milk production in pounds equaled 196,245,000,000?
Did you know that as of 2009, there were 1.5 million female veterans in the US?
Did you know that the FVC has a network of nearly 700 veterans from the Vietnam era to the present?
Did you know that as of 2009, there are 21.9 million veterans in the US?
Did you know that the total monetary value for all organically grown commodities in 2011 equaled $3.5 billion?
Did you know that FVC works with Farmer Veterans in 47 states?
Did you know that as of 2009, CA, TX and FL have the highest veteran populations?
Did you know that in 1935 the total number of US farms peaked at 6.8 million, while today there are only 2.1 million farms in the US?
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Marine Corps Veteran Paul Greive: Primal Pastures, Temecula, CA
