Farmer Veteran Coalition is a nonprofit that connects military veterans with careers, training, and places to heal on America’s farms.
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“We support Veterans no matter what path they take into agriculture”
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FVC Michael O’Gorman: “I had this idea, and everyone said, “Oh what a wonderful idea.” And I said, “Yeah, but I don’t know any veterans that are interested in farming. Do you?” I remember one day hearing, “Oh such, and such a farmer said somebody came to do some custom harvest at their farm, and he was a veteran of the Iraq War.” I said, “Gosh, help me find them, help me find them.”
About Harvest interview with Michael O’Gorman of Farmer Veteran Coalition:
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Register now for a first-of-its-kind national gathering for organizations that serve military veterans pursuing food, farming, and agricultural careers, details below.
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