Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is a national nonprofit organization that mobilizes military veterans to pursue careers in agriculture. Founded in 2007, its mission is "Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America" by cultivating a new generation of farmers and food leaders and providing employment, training, grants, and peer support to veterans transitioning from military service into farming, ranching, and related agricultural enterprises.
Agricultural and rural development policy, veteran employment and workforce transition programs, small farm and beginning farmer support, access to USDA resources and conservation programs, and initiatives supporting veteran-owned agricultural businesses.
Charitable donations, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, program partnerships, and fundraising campaigns.
Homegrown By Heroes branding program; Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund; state-level Farmer Veteran Coalition chapters; partnerships with USDA agencies and agricultural industry sponsors.
Non-profit organization
