Farmer Veteran Coalition

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

BGBG Beginning Farmer/Rancher Webinar Series: Farmer Veteran Coalition
June 26, 2026 @ 12pm CST

The "Beginning Farmer/Rancher Webinar Series: Farmer Veteran Coalition" session, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and FVC, is a 1.5 hour webinar aimed at individuals with limited agricultural knowledge.

It will cover organization overview, available programs, challenges for military farmers, strategies for addressing these issues, application process, and access to technical assistance, concluding with a Q&A for expert advice.

Click the link below to register:
https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/jwfv5fIiTpa5Jc2eyQBu1Q #/registration

06/03/2026

In May We March has come to a close, and we want to extend a sincere thank‑you to everyone who took part. Whether you ran, walked, or found small moments to move with purpose, your efforts helped support Veterans in agriculture and the mission behind this event. We will be in touch with last month's top performers, who will receive prizes, including an exclusive Wounded Warrior Project x FVC prize pack!

05/29/2026

🚨 $1.625 billion is available to specialty crop farmers through USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. These payments provide financial support to allow producers to pay for production and marketing inputs in the face of significant market disruptions and elevated input costs during the 2025 growing season. The deadline to apply is Aug. 7, 2026.

On June 1, producers with a http://Login.gov account can access and submit their pre-filled application at fsa.usda.gov/ascf, and beginning June 8, producers can request their pre-filled application from their USDA Farm Service Agency county office. Payments will be issued as applications are submitted and approved, beginning as early as the first week of signup.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/29/usda-announces-enrollment-period-and-payment-rates-specialty-crop-farmers

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

We’re moving deeper into May, and In May We March is still going strong. As we head toward the final stretch, this is your reminder that your movement matters. Every step supports Veterans in agriculture, strengthens our FVC community, and fuels the mission that empowers those who continue to serve long after their time in uniform.

Whether you’ve logged one mile or one hundred, you’re part of something bigger this May. Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep moving with purpose. Let’s finish strong together.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-may-we-march-tickets-1985583714340?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the service members who laid down their lives for our country. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we cherish and in the communities they helped shape.

We also recognize the Farmer Veterans who are no longer with us. The FVC Memorial Wall stands as a tribute to their dedication, their work, and their commitment to serving others long after their military service ended.

Learn more here: https://farmvetco.org/fvc-veteran-memorial-wall/

05/22/2026

There's about a week left for our In May We March campaign, and we would like to pause and remind everyone why we march.

This event is more than a race. It's a way for our community to show up for veterans navigating the transition from service, for active-duty service members far from home, for our brothers and sisters who have fallen in service, and for the Gold Star families who carry a love that doesn't end.

We invite you to take a moment this week to visit the Farmer Veteran Memorial Wall, where you can honor a departed Farmer Veteran.
Memorial Wall: https://farmvetco.org/fvc-veteran-memorial-wall/

And if you’re just getting started — that’s okay. Every mile counts.

Want to join in?
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-may-we-march-tickets-1985583714340?aff=oddtdtcreator

Need to log your miles?
Submit runs: https://www.tfaforms.com/5217631

05/21/2026

We are thrilled to announce an incredible partnership with Maker's Mark!

To honor America's 250th anniversary, Maker's Mark has created a limited-edition bottle featuring the brand's signature hand-dipped red wax, accented with a white wax dip and a blue rendition of its iconic seal.

Beginning June 1st, the bottle will be available at select retailers nationwide and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Farmer Veteran Coalition.

We are deeply grateful for Maker's Mark's support of our organization and the farmer veteran community. Through this partnership, we can equip more veterans with the training, resources, and community they need to successfully transition from service to farming and build strong, sustainable livelihoods.

Learn more here: https://farmvetco.org/2026/05/15/makers-mark-250th-anniversary-bottle-supports-veteran-farmers/