Farming Organization of the Year: Farmer-Veteran Coalition
Beginningfarmers.org is pleased to present our 2010 Farming Organization of the Year Award* to:
The Farmer-Veteran Coalition (FVC), which seeks to help our returning veterans find employment, training and places to heal on America’s farms.
https://www.farmvetco.org/
The mission of the Farmer-Veteran Coalition is to mobilize our food and farming community to create healthy and viable futures for America’s veterans by enlisting their help to
build our green economy
rebuild our rural communities
secure a safe and healthy food supply
*The beginningfarmers.org Farming Organization of the Year Award Includes a Monetary Gift. Please Consider Joining Us in Supporting the Important Work of FVC by Donating Through Community Partners
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Hello shicken fans!!! I had a question that I hope you can help me with. Do ya’ll know where da best feed is for chickens? I have been feeding our shickens mostly grain and carrots from a local duck farmer but am not sure if it’s write. Please help!! Thanks ya’ll!!
How about Delaware state veteran’s growing group?
I am a recently retired army vet and I would like to raise catfish and have a couple fishing ponds. Is there a program that can help me with that?
I have 21ac. WOODS in Georgia. Need help with Fencing, Green House, Goats, Chickens. U.S. Army 1975- 1984. Mauk Ga. Marion County. There was a Mobile Home on the Land at one time. All I have is just Land and two Goats.
how about Florida in Ocala Florida . I want to start a Non Profit Aquaponics / Hybrid
I and my spouse have been gardening for over 30 years and been turned down for loans and grants to get a larger farm to help feed the underprivileged kids in my town and we will also raise animal’s without any chemicals.We are planning to grow vegetables organically all year round
I am a veteran and I am interested in veteran to farmer programs. I currently live in West Virginia and I have started doing some small things at my home now like a little gardening and raising chickens. Any programs here that will help me to grow and expand?
Is there a veteran farmer program in North Mississippi or Mississippi?
I don’t know the answer Charles. Sorry.
I’M a disabled vet. Would like to get into mushroom farming.I have the ambition but need help with the method.Have minamal funding.have 4 acer mini farm in North eastern Tennessee.kingsport to be exact.could you stear me in the directoin to training in the method of farming mushrooms for a profit.
There is a mushroom growing course in Nashville this weekend: https://www.beginningfarmers.org/25470-2/
I’m also a veteran. Is anyone aware of any programs in IN or IL?
Lisa, you should try contacting the Farmer Veteran Coalition with your inquiry. They should be able to direct you to local programs. https://www.farmvetco.org/
I’m residing in middle Tennessee and I am wondering if there is any more information about programs for veterans to farmers in this area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Derek,
There is the Tennessee New Farmer Academy at Tennessee State University: https://www.tnstate.edu/extension/NFA.aspx I would also contact the Farmer Veteran Coalition. They have a much better grasp of the things that are going on around the country than I do. https://www.farmvetco.org/
Hi Ive got 10 acres and 25 forest, 15 years experience, in Vermont. I can’t swing it on my own but If you’ve got money and desire there’s room for someone to invest here and help me or start their own farm with some help. I thought the right vet could be a great partner. I currently do berries, flowers, a camp, and graze heifers.
looking to start a small farm in eastern Colorado. Any sugestions would be appreciated, looking to garden, have some chickens, and raise beef for personal and possible use. Thanks
Hello, I am retired Navy. Seeking fund or start small farming in Tennessee. Most like to grow crops.
Hi – I am looking into starting a veterans to farmers coalition Center at the West L.A. V.A. Medical Center – North Campus Vets’ Garden. It has 16 acres of land. In my personnel opinion it would be a great place to start a place to train Veterans to start a new career in agriculture and basic farming skills. At this time I am doing my home work in on the internet. The property has been abandon, and needs some major face lift. I need all the help I can get. Could you help me to start this adventure in helping Veteran to start a new career in this area of farming.
That’s really exciting Glen. Please let me know when you get it up and running so I can post the opportunity on the site.