Podcasts about Farmer Veteran Coalition

The mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Tennessee (FVC-TN) is to mobilize Tennessee veterans to feed America. We assist veterans by finding resources that will help them in starting their agricultural dream. The Farmer Veteran Coalition is a national organization with state chapters. Membership is available to both veterans and non-veterans. If you wish to join, please click here to join, then email us at membership@fvctn.org.

In this episode of the Investing with Purpose podcast Colonel Anne Martin, USMC (Ret.) shares her remarkable journey from military service to organic farming and now to real estate. She discusses her investment strategies, the importance of aligning investments with personal values, and the legacy she hopes to leave for her children. Anne emphasizes the significance of community support in real estate and the benefits of being a real estate professional. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions that highlight her insights and aspirations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Anne Martin's Journey03:16 Military Service and Transition to Real Estate05:51 Investing Strategies and Lessons Learned08:47 The Power of VA Loans and TSP11:19 Investing with Purpose and Community Impact14:09 Aligning Investments with Values17:01 Legacy and Teaching Financial Responsibility20:32 Mindset Shift on Wealth and Materialism23:31 Building Relationships and Community in Investing25:42 Understanding Real Estate Professional Status29:05 Creating an Investor Group for Beginners32:52 Advice for Aspiring Faith-Driven InvestorsResources Mentioned28:02 ⁠www.youtube.com/@InvestingwithPurpose⁠32:46 The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Jay PapasanAbout Anne MartinAnne Martin is a licensed Realtor® with Keller Williams in Carmel, CA, bringing decades of leadership and organizational excellence from her 27-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Retiring as a Colonel in 2016, she led major initiatives, including the integration of women into ground combat roles as Branch Head of Manpower, Plans & Policy.A Vancouver, WA native and Stanford University graduate in Human Biology, Anne also holds associate degrees in Korean and Japanese from the Defense Language Institute and is a graduate of Japan's National Institute for Defense Studies. Her military career spanned deployments to Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where she played a critical role in advancing surveillance capabilities. Her service earned her honors including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star.After the military, Anne founded an organic farm business and launched a veteran farming program still active across New England. In California, she established the state chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Anne is also deeply rooted in her community—she co-hosts the Monterey Bay Investor Network, serves as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children, sits on the Toys for Tots Foundation board, and is active in the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove.Now based in Carmel, Anne combines her strategic mindset, passion for service, and real estate expertise to help clients navigate the market with precision and integrity.Connect with Anne Martin Anne Martin, Realtor®Keller Williams Coastal EstatesCarmel, CA831-204-2189anne.martin@kw.comDRE#02248356Connect with UsAre you interested in joining a community of like-minded individuals who aspire to build true wealth through real estate passive investing? Go to IHG Investor Club to learn more!

The annual celebration of CT Ag Day was held recently at the State capitol in Hartford, and For the People was invited back to humbly receive an award from the CT Agricultural Information Council, and to grab an opportunity to chat with a number of the participants including the CT Nursery and Landscape Assoc., the Farmer Veteran Coalition, the CT Farm Bureau, the UConn Extension, the School Nutrition Assoc. Of CT, Very Alive, the Dean of UConn's College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, and even the state's Dept. of Agriculture's Commissioner. Stay tuned and hear some inspiring stories and important information straight from the folks who tend our farms and deliver Connecticut's farm-grown fare to our markets and tables.

On this Veterans Day we honor those that have served our country in uniform to protect the freedoms that all Americans enjoy.  And there's no doubt a stronger proportion of our population that join the military came from farm or rural backgrounds. Farmer Veteran Coalition of Tennessee

Here's wishing all United States military veterans in the audience a happy Veterans Day with this edition of Overdrive Radio. To mark the day, we bring you this dive into the work of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, an organization that got its start back in 2009 with a goal of a then California/Mexico produce farmer to help support returning military servicemembers in bids to enter the business of feeding the nation. We'll hear today Overdrive Radio's talk with Jeanette Lombardo, current Farmer Veteran Coalition CEO, about the FVC's recent induction into the Howes company's Hall of Fame, bringing another important support organization to the attention of trucking and ag industries: https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15705903/vetssupport-group-now-in-howes-hall-of-fame-deadline-approaching-for-small-biz-reporting-to-fincen-alert FVC CEO Lombardo details a variety of new-farmer support and other programs that deliver on the org's mission, dovetailing in several ways with trucking and logistics businesses that support the nation's food supply chain. Lombardo sees plenty honor and value in the Howes Hall of Fame induction, enabling connections between the coalition and, not just new groups and people in the ag world, but also in trucking and logistics. "We're a nonprofit. We don't have much budget for advertising, ... yet we're seeing this huge increase in membership," she said, in part given word of mouth that occurs as a result of programs like the Howes Hall of Fame. "We were very humbled to receive the nod from Howes, and even more so when we went online to see previous awardees. ... I think it's the beginning of a wonderful partnership." The Hall of Fame launched during Howes' 100-year anniversary celebration five years back, said Howes Products' own Rich Guida. It's intended as an effort "to find the people, places, and things that make trucking and farming -- and diesel systems, really, of any kind -- so valuable. And for us to be able to give back to these people, and support them the way Jeanette was talking about, is where we find reward." Access the stories of all inductees in the Howes Hall of Fame, or nominate an organization or individual yourself, at this link: https://howesproducts.com/hof In the podcast, find much more detail about the FVC's many support programs for returning servicemembers and hear Lombardo's personal story of how, in the midst of the pandemic, she would come to be inspired by and, then, intimately involved in leading an organization with a worthy mission. More about the FVC: https://farmvetco.org/ Howes' induction video about FVC: https://www.overdriveonline.com/life/article/15705903/vetssupport-group-now-in-howes-hall-of-fame-deadline-approaching-for-small-biz-reporting-to-fincen-alert

Our guest on this episode, Jeff Jeffers, could pinpoint the exact moment he knew farming was the career for him following military service. It came after a retreat with the Farmer Veteran Coalition and in the car ride home, Jeff looked over at this soon-to-be co-founder, Steve, and said, “We're gonna be freakin' farmers”. James “Jeff” Jeffers is the co-founder of a non-profit based in Dallas, TX called F.A.R.M. – Farmers Assisting Returning Military. Jeff and the team at FARM are dedicated to providing military veterans with internships, educational opportunities, and hands-in-the-dirt experience through a variety of agricultural settings. Jeff grew up outside Indianapolis playing in the woods and eventually falling in love with the outdoors through hunting and fishing. After high school and a brief stint working in Florida, he fell victim to one of the Army's 1990s “Be All You Can Be” television advertisements and literally signed up the next day. This began a multi-year, multi-deployment experience in the US Army infantry starting before 9/11 and encompassing several deployments to Iraqi during the height of the fighting. After several close calls with enemy grenades and a car bomb, Jeff was medically retired with a traumatic brain injury and began the uncertain journey of building a life outside the Army. This episode is all about that journey and Jeff's passion today for helping veterans in agriculture. He provides some of the most practical and down-to-earth advice for military veterans looking to get involved in ag I've ever heard. If you're interested in getting started in farming after the miliary, then this episode is a must listen!

For the People spent a recent weekend proudly patronizing the Homegrown by Heroes Farmer's Market at Guardians Farm in Southbury. We took the opportunity to meet and chat with a number of inspiring and aspiring veteran farmers along with representatives of several agencies supporting the cause.  So, check out our conversations with the Guardian Farm founder, the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Veteran Grown, Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development, Hives for Heroes, Lakeside Farm, Steadfast Farms Poultry Processing & Slaughter, Tranquil Hive Honey Co., Union Bee Company, Wilkinson Farm, Hathor Hill Farm, and the Lathrop Farmstead.

Lawrence Rhone, Project Manager with Farmer Veteran Coalition National, talks about his unique project in north eastern Montana. This project strives to help veterans access agricultural resources through resiliency training, classroom and field instruction, and connection to regional resources and funding. Farmer Veteran Coalition https://farmvetco.org/ Program Article https://farmvetco.org/2024/07/30/program-to-provide-holistic-approach-skills-to-farming/ Application Form https://qr.mtpeernetwork.org/g/2fFLMEc5uJR

For the People spent a recent weekend proudly patronizing the Homegrown by Heroes Farmer's Market at Guardians Farm in Southbury. We took the opportunity to meet and chat with a number of inspiring and aspiring veteran farmers along with representatives of several agencies supporting the cause.  So, check out our conversations with the Guardian Farm founder, the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Veteran Grown, Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development, Hives for Heroes, Lakeside Farm, Steadfast Farms Poultry Processing & Slaughter, Tranquil Hive Honey Co., Union Bee Company, Wilkinson Farm, Hathor Hill Farm, and the Lathrop Farmstead.

Wisconsin agriculture continues to diversify.  Stephanie Hoff investigates a hoop house farming operation in Manitowoc County, operated by a retired veteran.  Sullivan Family Farm in Manitowoc is growing peas among other specialty crops to live a healthy lifestyle and give back to the community. Ryan Sullivan and his wife are the first generation on the farm following Ryan's 26-year career with the U.S. Air Force. Ryan found support for his family's farm through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Marbleseed, and Grassworks, just to name a few. The next step, he says, is to expand the farm's interaction with the public through agri-tourism. Sullivan Family Farm is enrolled in the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association's Peer-to-Peer Mentorship program. Wisconsin's implementing new testing requirements for anyone exhibiting lactating dairy animals at county fairs or exhibitions.  Dr. Darlene Konkle, WI State Veterinarian explains the reason behind the requirement and what exhibitors should expect on testing turn around and costs.Monarch butterflies have led one FFA member from Wausau to the winner's circle at the 95th WI State FFA Convention.  Aubrey Schlimgen visits with Natalie Moran about her interest in the endangered species and gets specifics on how she raises them for her supervised ag experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're heading into hoop houses in east central Wisconsin to get acquainted with a farm family that produces, in their words, green magic. We're talking about sugar peas. They are fresh, they are green, they are delicious. Sullivan Family Farm in Manitowoc is growing peas among other specialty crops to live a healthy lifestyle and give back to the community. Ryan Sullivan and his wife are the first generation on the farm following Ryan's 26-year career with the U.S. Air Force. Ryan found support for his family's farm through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Marbleseed, and Grassworks, just to name a few. The next step, he says, is to expand the farm's interaction with the public through agri-tourism. Sullivan Family Farm is enrolled in the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association's Peer-to-Peer Mentorship program. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, they served in posts and on battlefields across the globe. Then, they came home and are now striving to bring their skills and energies to America’s agricultural system. They are veterans working to reshape our food system as they build soil health, grow vegetables and crops, and raise livestock in rural communities in every corner of the nation. Sarah R Cope This podcast features our Deep Roots Radio conversation with Sarah R. Cope, retired United State Marine Corp, and President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. She served 31 years, which included completing three combat deployments to Iraq and one combat deployment to Afghanistan. Fifth-generation military, Cope retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2016, but continued serving with several Federal agencies until January 2020. Today, Cope lives in Wisconsin and farms 40 acres with her wife Heather Schumann and their five children. She brings this experience and perspective to the veteran farmers in Wisconsin. In this interview, she mentions websites that may be of help, including a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/farmerveterancoalition, and a link to the Ag Solidarity Network. You can also link to the national FVC organization here. I hope you enjoy this interview. Sylvia

The world can feel like such a lonely place sometimes. You ever feel like there's not enough love and support to go around? Like, there's a severe shortage of compassion in the world, both for you and well, everyone? Me too, friends.  To get us into this topic, this week on It's OK, we cover grief comparisons, like whether divorce and death should be compared, or if the death of anyone should be compared to the loss of a pet. Of course the short answer is no: grief comparisons are never useful. For the long answer though - listen to the show.  This episode is basically my TED talk, if I had one, on how we create that support-filled world we all want (and deserve). It's my personal favorite episode of season one, brought to you again for this Valentine's day.    In this episode we cover: Why comparing divorce to death, or pet loss to child loss, is a Very. Bad. Idea. (usually) Is it ok to be sad about a musician or actor's death, even if you never met them?  How to treat compassion like an abundant resource AND have good boundaries all at the same  The path to the love-filled, support-rich world we all want (it's not easy, but it's worth it)  Terminology update: in this episode I use the term gender-fluid, but the term gender-expansive is more accurate.   Looking for a creative exploration of grief? Check out the best selling Writing Your Grief course here.   About Megan:  Psychotherapist Megan Devine is one of today's leading experts on grief, from life-altering losses to the everyday grief that we don't call grief. Get the best-selling book on grief in over a decade, It's Ok that You're Not OK, wherever you get books. Find Megan @refugeingrief   Notable quote:  “It sounds pretty woo but compassion really is an expandable resource. Practicing inclusion and validation means people feel heard, and heard people hear people, which means the whole culture starts to change from one of vindictive “how dare you feel that way!” to at worst, a neutral, impartial kindness, and at best - well, being generous like this creates a world built and sustained by love.” - Megan Devine   Resources:  Love in action! Check out this exceptionally non-extensive list of people to learn from as we grow the love-filled world we all want:  Rachel Cargle, Alok Menon, Alice Wong, Free Mom Hugs, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Natalie Weaver, & Resting Waters   Want to talk with Megan directly? Join our patreon community for live monthly Q&A grief clinics: your questions, answered. Want to speak to her privately? Apply for a 1:1 grief consultation here.    Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's OK That You're Not OK and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed   Books and resources may contain affiliate links.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you can identify the most worthy goal for you personally, why would you do anything else? This is the fourth episode in our multi-part series sponsored by Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), a national non-profit organization mobilizing veterans to feed America and transition from military service to careers in agriculture. This series will showcase unique partnerships between FVC and several organizations offering programs and support for military veterans in agriculture. Our guest today is Joshua Morris, owner/operator at Cold Spring Farm in the Missouri Ozarks. He's also a Farmer Veteran Coalition member, Fellowship Fund recipient and Kubota's Geared to Give recipient. Joshua has worn many hats throughout his military career and into the agriculture: Parachutist, Engineer, Real Estate Investor, Bison Rancher, Show Goat Expert, Cattlemen, Published Author, and YouTuber. We get into all of this during today's episode and Joshua shares some fantastic information about how to create niche agricultural opportunities wherever you settle. And the Farmer Veteran Coalition has been along for the entire ride the entire time!

California's projected $68 billion budget shortfall. Also, the how California Bountiful Foundation uplifts upcoming farmers and ranchers. Finally, Peter Petty's “Hepcat's Holla-Daze! Swinging Yuletide Revue” at the Crest Theatre. $68 Billion Budget Shortfall California's projected budget shortfall has gone from bad to worse.  The state now faces a $68 billion gap and the projections for the next couple of years are not much better.  CapRadio State Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon joins us with details on how the deficit doubled in size in a matter of months.  We'll also learn why this budget gap is different from those the state experienced in the early to mid-2000s and examine a few different paths the state can take to avoid deep, across-the-board cuts. California Bountiful Society's New Project for Farmers and Ranchers The USDA recently announced the investment of nearly $28 million to support programs that will teach new farmers and ranchers. One of the funding recipients is the California Farm Bureau's nonprofit California Bountiful Foundation, which plans to offer an agricultural mentoring and education program to people who are veterans or socially disadvantaged. CFB Administrator Jim Houston and Michael O'Gorman, founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, join Insight to shed more light on the new project. Peter Petty ‘Hepcat's Holla-Daze! Swinging Yuletide Revue' We are well into holiday music this month. If you're craving something different, the Crest Theatre this weekend may be just what you're wanting to experience. Peter Petty's upcoming event with a 12-piece orchestra has become a holiday tradition, inspired by the swing era, burlesque and traditional jazz, which make for a lively evening. Bandleader Peter Petty joins us ahead of his annual “Hepcat's Holla-Daze! Swinging Yuletide Revue” at the Crest Theatre on Saturday Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. And a heads up, the show is a full variety program with some adult language.

Authenticity shines in this episode with veteran and rancher Steve Cook of Cook Beef Cattle located in central Texas. Steve shares about his military career, transitioning to civilian life, mental health, Farmer Veteran Coalition and future advice and goals. We're thankful to have Steve share real experiences with us and the importance of networking with others. Connect and support Steve's ranch by checking out his website at cookbeefcattle.com. Learn more about the Farmer Veteran Coalition at farmvetco.org.We appreciate the support from The Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation on this episode of Farm, Food, Facts. To learn more about PACT's mission you can visit their website at https://ag-climate.org/. 

The Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin has been active since 2021. The organization seeks to connect veterans who are interested in becoming involved in agriculture with resources to get started as well as networking opportunities with other veterans. Sarah Cope, Vice President of the Coalition, speaks to what the organization is currently doing to attract and support members as well as the organizations plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first episode in another multi-part series sponsored by Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), a national non-profit organization mobilizing veterans to feed America and transition from military service to a career in agriculture. This series will showcase unique partnerships between FVC and several organizations offering programs and support for military veterans in agriculture. Our guests this week are Monica Rainge and Jeanette Lombardo. Monica is serving on the leadership team for the USDA's Section 22007 efforts of the Inflation Reduction Act to implement programs at the USDA, specifically the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Jeanette is the Executive Director of FVC, leading their Waco Texas based team in support of their 40,000-member organization across the United States. This episode is chock-full of information about a forthcoming financial assistance program offered by the USDA focused on farmers who have been discriminated against by the USDA's loan programs in the past. A unexpected turn of events, I know, but it showed me that even an organization as large as the USDA can admit when it needs make right some of the wrongs of the past. While the application window and standards are still being finalized, you'll want to have a listen before you apply to better understand the origins of this program and who the USDA considers an ideal candidate. Jeanette and Moncia do an excellent job talking about what this program means to them and why the partnership was formed between the USDA and FVC. Stay tuned to the end where they describe recent scams out there perpetrated by law firms and others looking to take advantage of future applicants.

This is the second episode in our three-part series in partnership with Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). This series showcases partnerships between FVC and organizations offering programs in agriculture tailored for military veterans. We interview stakeholders within the organization as well as a military veteran who participated in its programs. This week our guests are Dave Carter, Director of Regional Technical Assistance Coordination for the Flower Hill Institute and Marvin Frink, US Army veteran and Founder of Briarwood Cattle Farm and Briarwood Customs Meats. Both from humble beginnings in rural America, Dave found his passion for agriculture through journalism and an intentional choice to pursue non-commoditized meat production. He later found commonalities between the tight knit group of families he grew up with and the military veterans he's fortunate to work with today through a partnership with FVC. After a nearly 30 year career of service, Marvin's life was almost cut short by his own hand before his father and a Vietnam veteran and cattle farmer turned him onto the healing properties and lifestyle of cattle rearing. The Farmer Veteran Coalition gave him his start and continues to provide the framework, support and branding required to take the Briarwood brand to the next level. You don't want to miss this episode where we talk about Briarwood's unique strategy for making their beef stand-out and Dave's lifetime of insights packed into a single episode! For more information about the Flower Hill Institute and how to apply for technical assistance, visit www.flowerhill.institute or apply directly to the USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance (MPPTA) Program here. Marvin Frink and Briarwood Cattle Farms and Custom Meats can be found at www.briarwoodcattlefarm.com This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Agreement No. 2022-70416-37277.

We are thrilled to announce a partnership with Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) and the Vets In Ag Podcast! This is the first episode in a three-part series which showcases partnerships between FVC and organizations offering programs in agriculture tailored for military veterans. We will interview stakeholders within the organization as well as military veterans who participated in its programs. Our first episode features Curtis Mahnken, an Extension Economist with the Center for Farm Financial Management (CFFM) at the University of Minnesota and Eric Zirbes, a Marine Corps veteran, 5th generation farmer, and owner/operator at Zirbes Family Farms in Melrose, Minnesota. In this episode, we cover everything from transitioning farm records from pen and paper to digital to how to find niche markets for products based on market trends and your own personal passions. For more information about the Center for Farm Financial Management's Virtual Business Management Program, contact Curtis Mahnken at cmahnken@umn.edu or visit https://z.umn.edu/VFBM-Interest. The pilot program is available virtually to qualified veterans and members of Farmer Veteran Coalition for only $100. Eric Zirbes and the Zirbes Family Farms beef can be found on Facebook or online at www.ez5angusbeef.com. This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Agreement No. 2022-70416-37277.

The world can feel like such a lonely place sometimes. You ever feel like there's not enough love and support to go around? Like, there's a severe shortage of compassion in the world, both for you and well, everyone? Me too, friends. To get us into this topic, this week on Here After with Megan Devine, we cover grief comparisons, like whether divorce and death should be compared, or the death of anyone should be compared to the loss of a pet. Of course the short answer is no: grief comparisons are never useful. For the long answer though - listen to the show.  This episode is basically my TED talk, if I had one, on how we create that support-filled world we all want (and deserve). It's my personal favorite episode of season one, brought to you again for this valentine's day.  In this episode we cover: Why comparing divorce to death, or pet loss to child loss, is a Very. Bad. Idea. (usually) Is it ok to be sad about a musician or actor's death, even if you never met them?  How to treat compassion like an abundant resource AND have good boundaries all at the same  The path to the love-filled, support-rich world we all want (it's not easy, but it's worth it)  Fun ideas to help you seed love and compassion in the world, plus the one habit to break and re-make Notable quote:  “It sounds pretty woo but compassion really is an expandable resource. Practicing inclusion and validation means people feel heard, and heard people hear people, which means the whole culture starts to change from one of vindictive “how dare you feel that way!” to at worst, a neutral, impartial kindness, and at best - well, being generous like this creates a world built and sustained by love.” - Megan Devine Resources:  Love in action! Check out this exceptionally non-extensive list of people to learn from as we grow the love filled world we all want:  Rachel Cargle, Alok Menon, Alice Wong, Free Mom Hugs, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Natalie Weaver, & Resting Waters Terminology update: in this episode, I use the term “gender fluid,” but the term  gender-expansive is more accurate. The “is there love available here?” question comes from Mark Silver. Get in touch:  Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Here After with Megan Devine. Tune in, subscribe, leave a review, send in your questions, and share the show with everyone you know. Together, we can make things better, even when they can't be made right.    For more information, including clinical training and consulting, visit us at www.Megandevine.co   For grief support & education, follow us at @refugeingrief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's Okay That You're Not Okay and How to Carry What Can't Be FixedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tennessee chapter of the Farmer Veterans Coalition is working to give veterans new purpose with farming. Chapter President Jennifer Durant, and Vice President Chris Podwils explains how. The post Farmer Veteran Coalition Works To bring Veterans Into Farming appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

On this episode, we talk with Farmer Veteran Coalition's Evan Eagan about the organization's mission. We also learn about the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center at Middle Tennessee State University from Assistant Director Chris Rochelle. We learn about continued strength in U.S. red meat exports in this week's “Meat Monitor” segment, Jesse Allen recaps the November WASDE report in our Market Talk report and Ray Bohacz discusses strut maintenance in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of veterans turned country music artists Adam Warner, Brei Carter and C.J. Garton Timestamps Soil Test Pro advertisement: 0:00 Intro and news: 0:30 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 6:20 Evan Eagan, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 6:39 Chris Rochelle, Charlie and Hazel Daniels Military and Veterans Center, MTSU: 11:37 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 15:21 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 19:15 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 24:19 Adam Warner/Brei Carter/C.J. Garton: 25:44

Misty Burris, Director, Oregon Institute for A Better Way Misty founded the Oregon Institute for A Better Way in 2016 after a 6-year field study based on How our brains learn and the measurable data that something evolutionary is occurring to us physically and spiritually. Misty studies the effects of these occurrences in individuals, partners, families, organizations and industry. Misty is a facilitator, motivator and opportunity enthusiast always seeking the largest stone to toss into the pool of change and progression. Misty founded the Community System Navigators in response the pandemic and the national need for translators of agency funding. Today Misty and her teams have navigated 20 million in relief, recovery and expansion funding. Misty and her retired Army aviation husband Sean reside in Oregon ever-present for the raising of 3 grandchildren, farm animals and strong community bonds through intentional living. Both are active Grange members and participate in the Farmer Veteran Coalition and Farm Bureau To save the family farm! Misty seeks to continue her education at Syracuse University for an Executive Masters in Public Policy and later a PhD of Cultural Anthropology. https://www.facebook.com/communitysystemnavigators https://www.facebook.com/intentionalcommunities @COMMUNITYSYSTE1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/ (Register for National Farm Safety and Health Week). National resources mentioned in the episode: https://datcp.buzzsprout.com/ (Rural Realities podcast), episode on mindfulness   https://www.211.org/ (211)   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index (The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP))  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-indemnity/index (The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)) https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/emergency-assist-for-livestock-honey-bees-fish/index (The Emergency Assistance For Livestock, Honeybees, And Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)) https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-relief/index (The Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP))  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/emergency-farm-loans/index (The Emergency Loan Program)    https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2019/disaster-set-aside-program-factsheet-19.pdf (The Disaster Set-Aside Program)   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/emergency-conservation/index (The Emergency Conservation Program)  https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/emergency-forest-restoration/index (The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)) https://www.farmaid.org/our-work/resources-for-farmers/ (Farm Aid)   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/noninsured-crop-disaster-assistance/index (The Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP))   https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/tree-assistance-program/index (The Tree Assistance Program (TAP))  http://www.flaginc.org/ (The Farmers' Legal Action Group)   http://www.agrability.org/ (The AgrAbility Project) https://farmvetco.org/ (The Farmer Veteran Coalition)  https://www.indianag.org/ (The Intertribal Agriculture Council) https://www.weareoutintheopen.org/heart-program (Out In The Open's Heart Program)   https://www.nationalimmigrantfarminginitiativeinc.org/ (The National Immigrant Farming Initiative (NIFI)) https://wfan.org/ (The Women, Food and Agriculture Network) Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/ ) View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/ (https://www.agrisafe.org/events/) Script Arranged by Laura Siegel Hosted by Carey Portell Edited by Joel Sharpton Special Guests: Karen Endres

On this episode, Farmer Veteran Coalition's Rachel Petitt stops by to talk about the recent awarding of Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund grants to help U.S. military veterans embark upon a career in agriculture. Also, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule discusses the state of the wheat industry as we near the mid-point of 2022, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Spring Conference in San Antonio. Jesse Allen discusses the impact of the oil market on the commodities markets in this week's Market Talk segment and Ray Bohacz discusses solenoid resistance in “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features country music singer/songwriter Houston Bernard. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:52 Rachel Petitt, Farmer Veteran Coalition:  6:10 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 12:22 Chandler Goule, National Association of Wheat Growers: 12:55 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 19:40 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 22:49 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 27:33 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 29:11 Houston Bernard: 29:43

This episode of Voices from the Field is the second part of a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis and Michael O' Gorman, an organic farming pioneer and founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.  Mike and Michael talk about mitigating risk, in tomato crops in particular and agricultural operations in general. Michael also describes why he thinks the current high price of fuel and its effect on transportation costs may help new, locally oriented farmers get into the business. If you missed the first part of the discussion, you can find a link in the show notes for this podcast. ATTRA Resources: Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Regional Markets Other Resources: Farmer Veteran Coalition Contact Mike Lewis via email at mikel@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Learn about NCAT's other cutting-edge sustainable agriculture programs. 

This episode of Voices from the Field is the second part of a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis and Michael O' Gorman, an organic farming pioneer and founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.  Mike and Michael talk about mitigating risk, in tomato crops in particular and agricultural operations in general. Michael also describes why he thinks the current high price of fuel and its effect on transportation costs may help new, locally oriented farmers get into the business. If you missed the first part of the discussion, you can find a link in the show notes for this podcast. ATTRA Resources: Resource Guide to Organic and Sustainable Vegetable Production Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Regional Markets Other Resources: Farmer Veteran Coalition Contact Mike Lewis via email at mikel@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Learn about NCAT's other cutting-edge sustainable agriculture programs. 

Today we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The markets are closed but we have a brand new show with conversations with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete, Rachel Petitt – program director at Farmer Veteran Coalition, and Jordan Fife of BioUrja. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition announced nearly half million dollars given in awards and equipment to veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund.

You ever feel like there's not enough love and support to go around? Like, there's a severe shortage of compassion in the world, both for you and well, everyone? Me too, friends. This episode is basically my TED talk, if I had one, on how we create that support-filled world we all want (and deserve). It's my personal favorite episode of season one.  In this episode we cover: Why comparing divorce to death, or pet loss to child loss, is a Very. Bad. Idea. (usually) Is it ok to be sad about a musician or actor's death, even if you never met them?  How to treat compassion like an abundant resource AND have good boundaries all at the same  The path to the love-filled, support-rich world we all want (it's not easy, but it's worth it)    Want your questions answered on the show? To submit your questions by voicemail, call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co Notable quote:  “It sounds pretty woo but compassion really is an expandable resource. Practicing inclusion and validation means people feel heard, and heard people hear people, which means the whole culture starts to change from one of vindictive “how dare you feel that way!” to at worst, a neutral, impartial kindness, and at best - well, being generous like this creates a world built and sustained by love.” - Megan Devine Questions to Carry with you: Fun ideas to help you seed love and compassion in the world, plus the one habit to break and re-make Resources:  Love in action! Check out this exceptionally non-extensive list of people to learn from as we grow the love filled world we all want:  Rachel Cargle, Alok Menon, Alice Wong, Free Mom Hugs, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Natalie Weaver, & Resting Waters Terminology update: in this episode, I use the term “gender fluid,” but the term  gender-expansive is more accurate. The “is there love available here?” question comes from Mark Silver.   Get in touch:  Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Here After with Megan Devine. Tune in, subscribe, leave a review, send in your questions, and share the show with everyone you know. Together, we can make things better, even when they can't be made right.  To submit your questions by voicemail, call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co For more information, including clinical training and consulting, visit us at www.Megandevine.co For grief support & education, follow us at @refugeingrief on IG, FB, & TW Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's Okay That You're Not Okay and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed - at refugeingrief.com/book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers the American Feed Industry's sustainability practices with feed by-products, the material selections to consider when combatting mites, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition announcing the 2022 fellowship fund awardees. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

Coming out of the Army, where her unique combo skill set was in high demand, Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel had a mountain to climb. The CEO of Dirigo Food Safety knew her veterinary training and regulatory expertise were valuable commodities, but her target market was reluctant, and growth was slow. The gamechanger? Hiring a life coach. Suddenly Michele had the perfect complement to her core consulting competencies – a set of tools to transform the mindsets of the prospects and clients who needed her help. On this episode of She Turned Entrepreneur, Michele shares the story of how she won over resistant dairy and produce farmers, ranchers and artisanal food producers with a two-pronged approach to understanding and ultimately meeting regulatory standards. It was at first a tough sell, but by keeping focused on each next profit-generating step, Michele developed a highly successful program. Her Food Safety University provides an all-in-one platform featuring resources for creating compliance plans, training and documentation. And by bringing in the coaching element, Michele helps her clients integrate food safety as a habit, not an afterthought. Michele's business plan revolves around being constantly aware of her key indicators, whether lagging or leading. Learn how she uses self-coaching techniques to keep things flowing in the right direction. Michele also shares with us a series of concrete steps to take if your venture is stuck in first gear. Get ready to take notes as this triple-threat entrepreneur downloads all kinds of wisdom and … ahem … food for thought. Click here if you'd like to check out Michele's Food Safety University platform. She's also offering a free step-by-step guide to food safety management that will ensure you pass your audit with flying colors. If you'd like to book an introductory call with Michele, click here.Click here to listen to, rate and review this or previous episodes.Here are key takeaways from the conversation:· You never know where an entrepreneurial opportunity might show up, so put your skill set out there! · Sometimes you have to invest up-front to educate your market and create the niche your business fills.· If you have to convince a prospect that there is value in the service you provide, then they don't align with your values. Cut them loose! · Michele's business turned a corner when she sought out life coaching. · Your No. 1 asset is your brain, so keep close tabs on how well it's functioning.· The faster you make decisions, the more money you will make.· Always be looking for your next best profit-making step.· Every piece of marketing content you generate should include an ask Here's a quick look into the episode:· Michele shares her unusual career path from a veterinary degree to serving in the Army, where she specialized in food inspection. · A personal interest in feeding her family from farm-to-table sources spurred Michele's interaction with farmers “flummoxed” by food safety regulations. Before she knew it, she was organically growing a business designing tailored regulatory plans.· A boot camp for veterans turbocharged Michele's transition to entrepreneurism.· The biggest barrier to Michele's business was the initial resistance farmers had to regulatory laws that do nothing for the bottom line. It wasn't lucrative to spend time educating them to the necessity, but that was the first hurdle she had to clear. · When she integrated coaching into her consulting business, food manufacturers were able not only to deploy a food safety plan but also make the mindset adjustments necessary to maintaining a robust program long-term.· Advice for entrepreneurs who want to make a quantum leap:o Ask yourself: What's the next most profit-generating step I can create?o Don't wait for confidence or motivation. Just get going!o Stop assuming that you have to feel good to perform profit-making actions!o Identify your leading and lagging indicators. They reveal how well your brain is working and whether you're positioned to make the next right decision.§ Lagging Indicators: Bank accounts and sales figures.§ Leading Indicators: Commitment to journaling and creating awareness about thoughts, feelings, nervous system responses and how the universe is supporting your mission. All four elements must be in balance.o The way out of being stuck is making decisions. The faster you make them, the more money you will make. o Don't bog down trying to perfect collateral or other non-profit-generating tasks. And if you're generating content, make sure to always include an ask!About Michele:Known by many as Dr. P., Michele earned her BA from Wellesley College and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia. She served as a veterinarian in the US Army Veterinary Corps serving at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, and the US Military Academy at West Point. After fulfilling her active duty commitment, Michele settled with her family in Southern Maine. In addition to her work with Farmer Veteran Coalition, since 2012 Michele has been the principal at Dirigo Food Safety, a consulting business that helps small farms and food producers navigate food safety and implement systems that can help them grow their businesses. She is also the founder of Food Safety University, a platform for regulatory plan development.Connect with Michele!Website | LinkedIn | Podcast

On this episode, we talk with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about a cash infusion for the Weatherization Assistance Program. We also talk about how farmers fit into the Department of Energy's clean energy strategy. We also head back to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the second part of our coverage of A Celebration of Modern Agriculture, featuring discussions with Kubota's Emily McNerny, Farmer Veteran Coalition's Evan Eagan and DeLaval's Jason French. Jesse Allen looks at the USDA's Planting Intentions and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports in this week's Market Talk update and Ray Bohacz is talking spark plugs in this week's installment of “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of Alex Miller. Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 4:36 Jennifer Granholm, U.S. Department of Energy: 4:55 Concept AgriTek advertisement: 11:27 Emily McNerny, Kubota: 12:00 Evan Eagan, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 14:14 Jason French, DeLaval: 19:12 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 23:04 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 27:31 Gateway Seed Co. advertisement: 29:07 Alex Miller: 29:38

Want your questions answered on the show? To submit your questions by voicemail, call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co Since we've already got February 14th assigned as a holiday, I'd like to claim Valentine's Day not for romance, but for all love. Let's make it a real sacred occasion - one that helps create a world where there's more than enough love and support to go around. This episode is basically what I'd give for my TED talk, if I had one. Don't miss it.  Grief is part of love, so of course we're talking about grief today. We navigate some clinical concerns as they relate to love, and we throw in a little bit of social justice here too, because what is justice but love in action. tada! We've got an episode suitable for february 14th, and we won't even need conversation hearts to do it.  In this episode we cover: Why comparing divorce to death, or pet loss to child loss, is a Very. Bad. Idea. (usually) Is it ok to be sad about a musician or actor's death, even if you never met them?  How to treat compassion like an abundant resource AND have good boundaries all at the same  Ways to navigate the shortage of compassion in your clients, patients, friends, or yourself The path to the love-filled, support-rich world we all want (it's not easy, but it's worth it)  Notable quote:  “It sounds pretty woo but compassion really is an expandable resource. Practicing inclusion and validation means people feel heard, and heard people hear people, which means the whole culture starts to change from one of vindictive “how dare you feel that way!” to at worst, a neutral, impartial kindness, and at best - well, being generous like this creates a world built and sustained by love. Happy Valentine's Day.” - Megan Devine Questions to Carry with you: Fun ideas to help you seed love and compassion in the world, plus the one habit to break and re-make Resources:  Love in action! Check out this exceptionally non-extensive list of people to learn from as we grow the love filled world we all want: Rachel Cargle, Alok Menon, Alice Wong, Free Mom Hugs, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Natalie Weaver, & Resting Waters Terminology update: in this episode, I use the term “gender fluid,” but the term gender-expansive is more accurate. The “is there love available here?” question comes from Mark Silver. Get in touch:  Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Here After with Megan Devine. Tune in, subscribe, leave a review, send in your questions, and share the show with everyone you know. Together, we can make things better, even when they can't be made right.  To submit your questions by voicemail, call us at (323) 643-3768 or visit megandevine.co For more information, including clinical training and consulting, visit us at www.Megandevine.co For grief support & education, follow us at @refugeingrief on IG, FB, & TW Check out Megan's best-selling books - It's Okay That You're Not Okay and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed - at refugeingrief.com/book Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

If you are a veteran farmer, you might want to apply for the Farmer Veteran Coalition's Fellowship Fund. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, February 14.

In this episode, Sabrina chats with Rachel Petitt, program director with the Farmer Veteran Coalition about the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund . From the FVC:As the clock ticked toward midnight and 2021 was in our rearview mirror, the team at Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) took a moment to reflect on their proudest moments of last year.One of those moments was the farm equipment FVC awarded to 138 farmer veterans through their Fellowship Fund small grant program. They proudly thought about the 2021 class of awardees. The stories and impact the program had on this very diverse collection of members is inspiring. Executive Director Jeanette Lombardo states “As FVC starts this next round of funding, the stories of 2021 are a wonderful reminder of the importance of our mission. These stories drive our efforts everyday as we seek new funding and create programs to help our Farmer Veterans throughout the country.”Now in its 11th year, the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund has granted over $3.5 million in support of 800+ military veterans pursuing careers in agriculture. As one of FVC's core programs, it helps beginning farmers and ranchers with what's often their greatest hurdle – access to start-up capital.Last year that came in the form of hot ticket items like greenhouses and grow tents, walk-in coolers and cold storage units, milking systems, water filtrations, and honey extractors. Some of the more unique requests included a mushroom substrate steamer and a copper still. With the arrival of spring, 138 deserving members of the nationwide nonprofit organization welcomed the thrilling news that their equipment request had been granted and would soon be delivered to their farm. Many have already found improved efficiency in their business as a result. “It was taking me four hours to fill up my 1,100-gallon leg tank and now with my Generac pump I can fill the tank in about 15 minutes,” says David Volkman, an Army veteran who served for nearly three decades before starting Ohio Valley Hops.Now with the calendar turned to 2022, FVC excitedly welcomes the arrival of their next funding cycle.“Our sights are set high for 2022: we anticipate raising $500,000 to give out to this year's class of Fellows,” beams Rachel Petitt, the program director. “We recognize this is a lofty goal, but we are really close so it definitely feels achievable.”The application opened Jan 3rd and remains available through February 14th.To apply visit: https://farmvetco.org/fvfellowship.Funding for the 2022 cycle is made possible by Wounded Warriors Project, Kubota, Tractor Supply Company, Homestead Implements, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Vital Farms, Sugar Bottom Farm, Barreras Family Farm and Northwest Farm Credit Services.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show is filled with stories covering CFBF calling the state's budget proposal good framework for future discussions, shipping troubles are becoming more costly than the trade war with China and the new year brings a new funding cycle for the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

There are two great Will Allens in organic agriculture. One is a 6'7” former professional basketball player and founder of Growing Power in Milwaukee, the renowned urban agriculture training center. The other Will Allen is an organic farming pioneer and activist who started out as a professor at UC Santa Barbara, but was fired and jailed for his anti-Vietnam war activism. No longer able to work in academia, he took up farming following in his father's footsteps. Will's zeal for justice and reform was transferred to agriculture. He founded the Sustainable Cotton Project (SCP) in 1990, which helped farmers transition to organic while reducing farmworker exposure to pesticides. SCP created markets for organic cotton selling to major manufacturers like Patagonia, Esprit, Levis, Marks and Spencer, and Nike. Understanding that war creates more victims than heroes, Will became a founding member of Farms Not Arms (now the Farmer Veteran Coalition), which helps veterans heal from the trauma of war by training them for jobs in agriculture. Will moved from California to Vermont to farm and became active in the Vermont GMO labeling law campaign. He farms with his wife Kate Duesterberg on 40 acres, producing a diversity of vegetables and fruits, grains, oil sunflower, dry beans, and ornamental and cut flowers. The farm has a certified kitchen producing organic products, and an organic coffee shop. The Cedar Circle Farm educational program hosts over a thousand school kids each year. I sat down with Will at the 2016 Eco Farm Conference to talk about his work with Regeneration Vermont that promotes climate-friendly agriculture, social justice for farmworkers, stewardship of the natural environment and the production of healthy food. At the age of 80, Will is still a vital and transformative force, steadily pushing the food system to be more accountable, more in tune with nature and to be in service of human and ecosystem health. Listen to the excerpt of my interview with Will Allen below.

What happens when a farmer produces too much? Michigan sugarbeet growers are finding that out - the hard way. Jennifer Kiel, https://www.americanagriculturist.com (American Agriculturist,) shares what's happening for that issue. Then she offers a sneak peek at a new editorial series she's starting working with grant recipients of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Hear what she's learning.

Wisconsin agriculture is making an effort to show military veterans the opportunities that the industry holds.  Stephanie Hoff talks to Joe Koch, director of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin.  A new group for the state that helps connect veterans interested in agriculture with resources and mentors. Alcivia Coop Talk with Dean Danielson focuses on safety in all their operations.  This paid conversation highlights what they're doing to upgrade facilities and continuously educate employees on safety. Andy Faulman with EverAg in Chicago helps explain the sudden jump in block cheese prices, and what the current cheese supply situation should be telling dairy farmers about 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farmer Veteran Coalition aims to bring together veterans and the agriculture industry. The coalition's mission is to train the next generation of farmers by providing social, educational and financial resources, and fostering fellowship in the ag community. Wisconsin's own chapter began May 7 of this year, and since then has grown to 551 members. President Joe Koch says there was a great need for a Wisconsin chapter because veterans are a good fit for the ag sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we are setting the table with an organization called the Farmer Veteran Coalition. This is a National Organization with a TN chapter and the work of this organization is pretty straight forward. They help veterans become farmers with support, education, networking, and resources. We visit with Jim Artman, who is a Veteran having served 8 years in the Army, a former sniper, and founder of Appalachian Grit, a yard to table agricultural company located in Knoxville. He battled his own serious case of PTSD with nutrition, exercise and gratitude and he feels it is a mission to help other people in the community to gain greater access to nutritious foods by helping to build and advocate for healthy foods, community food gardens, urban agriculture and food systems. Jim is also Vice President of the TN Chapter of the FVC and he's going to let us know of the important work of this organization. Jim will also let us know about a FVC conference that takes place in Knoxville in just a couple of weeks November 17, 18,and 19th.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT's Southeast Regional Director and Director of NCAT's Armed to Farm Program Margo Hale, talks with Alvina, an Air Force Reservist who owns River Hill Ranch in Richmond, Kentucky.Alvina Maynard credits a commercial she happened to see on television while staying in in a hotel with inspiring her to raise alpacas.Alvina talks about her military background, her farming enterprises, and how her operation has grown. She also shares her experience accessing various USDA programs, including the Value-Added Producer Grant and EQIP. Alvina discusses the programs and services she has utilized, how those programs have helped her reach her farm goals, and tips for veterans and other farmers as they navigate USDA programs.Related ATTRA Resources:NCAT Armed to FarmWebsiteNCAT Armed to FarmFacebookVeteran ResourcesFinancing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning FarmersFederal Conservation Resources for Sustainable Farming and RanchingVeterans Discuss USDA ProgramsHigh Tunnels and the NRCSOther ResourcesRiver Hill RanchFarmer Veteran CoalitionKentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentUSDA Veteran InitiativesUSDA Service Center LocatorUSDA Farm Service AgencyUSDA Natural Resources Conservation ServiceStep-by-Step: How to Get Assistance from NRCSUSDA Rural DevelopmentContact Margo Hale via email at margoh@ncat.org.Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast.Please call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website.You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page.Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website.Also

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT's Southeast Regional Director and Director of NCAT's Armed to Farm Program Margo Hale, talks with Alvina, an Air Force Reservist who owns River Hill Ranch in Richmond, Kentucky.Alvina Maynard credits a commercial she happened to see on television while staying in in a hotel with inspiring her to raise alpacas.Alvina talks about her military background, her farming enterprises, and how her operation has grown. She also shares her experience accessing various USDA programs, including the Value-Added Producer Grant and EQIP. Alvina discusses the programs and services she has utilized, how those programs have helped her reach her farm goals, and tips for veterans and other farmers as they navigate USDA programs. Related ATTRA Resources: NCAT Armed to FarmWebsite NCAT Armed to FarmFacebook Veteran Resources Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers Federal Conservation Resources for Sustainable Farming and Ranching Veterans Discuss USDA Programs High Tunnels and the NRCS Other Resources River Hill Ranch Farmer Veteran Coalition Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development USDA Veteran Initiatives USDA Service Center Locator USDA Farm Service Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Step-by-Step: How to Get Assistance from NRCS USDA Rural Development Contact Margo Hale via email at margoh@ncat.org. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. Please call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website. You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page. Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website. Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages! Southwest Regional Office: Website / Facebook Western Regional Office: Website / Facebook Rocky Mountain West Regional Office: Facebook Gulf States Regional Office: Website / Facebook Southeast Regional Office: Website / Facebook Northeast Regional Office: Website / Facebook

Y'all have heard about Meadowdale Farm from Young Katie quite a little bit, but today you get to hear from the man who started the whole shebang! Mark Bowen is the guy behind the scenes up in Vermont, and is just as interesting as his wife! He's an Army vet turned farmer/logger/timber framer/sawmill operator/jack-of-all-trades, who also heads up the Vermont chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. As a man who has served this country and returned to start a small business, he has a vested interest in helping fellow vets find meaning in their lives as they transition back to civilian life. We chatted about the work this organization does, as well as the humble beginnings of Meadowdale Farm. Great guy and an awesome conversation!   Featured Music Burnin' Daylight - Matt Wilson Southeastern Son - Turnpike Troubadours    Sponsors Stetson Ranches Thunderbird Equine Tracie Morrison Custom Silver 4T Land & Cattle Cultivated Ag Management Cardomax Go Follow  Jese Stetson Facebook YouTube  Website Contact  matt@burnin-daylight.com Beer Fund Spotify Playlists Featured Music Playlist Requests Playlist

Jeanette Lombardo is the executive director of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, a nationwide organization that connects veterans to jobs in agriculture. These jobs range from urban gardening to rural ranching and crop insurance adjusting to drone piloting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Today's GuestsIsa Marie McIntyreIsa Marie served in the Army for 8 ½ years as a Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Repairer, completing two tours to Iraq and serving a total of 27 months in combat. During her first deployment, she conducted convoys in Ramadi, Fallujah, and Baghdad, receiving a combat action badge after coming under direct enemy fire.  In 2012, she became caregiver to her husband Alejandro Jauregui after he stepped on an improvised explosive device while on deployment in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of both of his legs and a moderate traumatic brain injury. Isa Marie was so overwhelmed by the support and generosity her family received from nonprofit organizations, that she was honored to join the staff of Farmer Veteran Coalition, a national nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans in agriculture. Isa Marie's role as Project Coordinator allows her to use customized project management techniques to ensure the execution of grant deliverables, improve work efficiency and increase organizational effectiveness.Isa Marie has a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior and recently completed The Mission Continues' Women Veteran Leadership program. She is currently working on her Project Management Professional Certification and Salesforce Administrator Certification.Doris MoldDoris Mold is the President of Sunrise Agricultural Associates, LLC, an agricultural consulting firm. Doris is an Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Economist, Educator, Advocate, and Catalyst, as well as a farm co-owner/operator. Wearing multiple hats like many women in agriculture has informed her of the challenges and stressors that face many in agriculture. Doris's consulting practice has included a broad range of work, including but not limited to management, business and economic analysis, farm stress, business, feasibility and transition plan development, coaching, evaluation, marketing, advocacy, leadership, education and organizational development. She also teaches Farm and Agri-Business Management at the University of Minnesota (U of MN) for MAST International. Doris is passionate about agricultural leadership development and especially the mentoring of up and coming agricultural leaders. She co-founded the Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference series which is in its 21st year of quality programming, leadership development, mentoring and networking. Doris serves on the Annie's Project - Education for Farm Women National Board. She has a keen interest in developing a better understanding of the roles that people play in production and broader agriculture and has conducted research on the changing roles of women in agriculture.In 2016 Doris was appointed to serve on an expert national Panel on Improving Data Collection and Reporting about Agriculture with Increasingly Complex Farm Structures convened by the National Academy of Science and sponsored by the USDA. In 2015 she served on an expert national Panel on Statistics on Women and Beginning Farmers in the USDA Census of Agriculture. In 2017 Doris was asked to serve on a follow-up to the 2015 panel on Women and New and Beginning Farmers the NASS Expert Panel on the Publication of Agriculture Census Data on Farm Operator Demographics. Doris served six years on the Agricultural Statistics Advisory Committee for NASS and chaired the committee for three years. She also served on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Farmer Veteran Coalition Homegrown by Heroes Designation The Farmer Veteran Fellowship FundPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on Military Culture. Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, these courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community.  At PsychArmor®, they believe that educating individuals about the unique needs of military connected people in our country can change perceptions, create powerful connections, strengthen communities, and help our nation's heroes access resources that allow them to thrive. This course series includes their cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families.” These are informative courses on military culture that address relevant issues facing our Veterans and their families today, and you can find a link to them here: https://psycharmor.org/military-culture-school/   This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

In today's show, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Rachel Petitt of the Farmer Veteran Coalition about grants that are currently available for farmers. We also talk about scholarships with Jeff Cardinale from the California Table Grape Commission, and Jenny Holtermann discusses creating new revenue streams on the farm.

Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show is filled with stories covering pollination planning as bloom quickly approaches, researchers investigating potential listeria tolerance to sanitizers and the assistance that is available through the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more.

On this episode, Farmer Veteran Coalition Founder and Chief Agricultural Officer Michael O’Gorman discusses the work of the nation’s largest nonprofit that connects veterans and active-duty military members to careers in agriculture. Nashville singer/songwriter and Warrior Rounds founder J.T. Cooper discusses that organization’s work and his involvement in the Blackhawk Down incident. Also, country music recording artist Jenny Leigh Miller talks about her time as an Army intelligence officer, as well as her career and her new single, “God + Country.” Time stamps: Michael O’Gorman, Farmer Veteran Coalition: 1:20 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 43:32 J.T. Cooper: 44:02 Jenny Leigh Miller: 1:34:36

This week Jupiter’s Almanac falls on Veterans Day, so Matthew catches up with his old friend, fellow veteran, and cattle farmer, Marvin Frink of Briarwood Cattle Farm in Red Springs, North Carolina. Their conversation touches on Marvin’s transition from the military into farming, why founding Briarwood has helped Marvin to cope with PTSD, and how he is re-learning to love himself. They spotlight the Farmer Veteran Coalition and give listeners a useful trick for knowing whether a cow has been grass-fed.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Jupiter’s Almanac is Powered by Simplecast.

Cody Miller, a veteran and farmer, is on for a special Veteran's Day episode. Cody tells us about his background, involvement in the Farmer Veteran Coalition, the Geared to Give program, and more.

Hundreds of Arkansas farmers who've served in the U.S. Military have formed a state chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Chapter President Michael Sparks, Arkansas National Guardsman, says the mission is to connect veterans seeking to farm or who are farmers, to agricultural resources. In honor of Veterans Day, members along with staff from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture are meeting in Searcy.

Today we celebrate two of America’s heroes, our farmers and our veterans. On this episode of #CreamoftheCrop we are introduced to the American Veteran Coalition, “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. We believe that agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits.” -farmvetco.org

As we gear up for Veteran's Day, join Farmer Veteran Coalition Executive Director, Jeanette Lombardo and SureTrack Field Services Manager, Rick Romano, in a salute to America's armed forces. We will be talking about how FVC is the nation's largest nonprofit organization assisting veterans–and currently serving members–of the Armed Forces to embark on careers in agriculture and how SureTrack is helping to do its part. We will also discuss how FVC is working to mobilize veterans to feed America, veteran networking and securing resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/agisuretrack-coffee-talk/message

Dave Stamey and Joshua Nelson discuss Daves life, music, ranching, Farmer Veteran Coalition, and much more.

Shay talks with Ladonna and Heather of Hollyaire Farms in Oregon. These farmer veteran sisters farm holly, hazelnut, sour cherries, pumpkins, and more on their 80 acre operation, and talk about how their experience in 2019 as first-year attendees of the Farmer Veteran Coalition Conference influenced their lives, their farming operation, and their plans moving forward. They discuss the advantage and opportunities of attending this year's virtual conference, as well as how impactful it can be for your farming operation, whether you are already currently farming, or thinking about it in the future. Heather and Ladonna will be presenting at this year's conference, and you can register by going to farmvetco.org and clicking on "Conference" at the top of the page. While there, be sure to check out the awesome resources, and learn more about the Farmer Veteran Coalition and what we are all about, and also find us on Facebook!

We welcome Emily Emmons as our guest on today's podcast: Hawaii - Life-Changing For This Caregiver & Her Veteran. Emily, like so many of us, has a number of different roles in life. Emily is first and foremost Emily. She follows her heart. She is a mom, a caregiver to her husband, John, a post 9/11 veteran, she is a lover of animals, farming, living off of the land, a strong advocate for veterans and caregivers, and Executive Director at Ho'ola Farms located in Hawaii. The mission of Ho'ola Farms is fantastic: GROW and to serve military veterans, caregivers, first-responders and their families by providing opportunities to heal, connect, learn, grow, and thrive. Emily shared how the Farmer Veteran Coalition has been extremely supportive of veterans in agriculture. Emily and Mar met a few years ago in Washington, D.C. as Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellows. They were sitting next to one another during an event that bonded them for life. The keynote speaker, Dr. Amit Sood, who runs the "Happiness Clinic" at the Mayo Clinic spoke about gratitude and that resonated deeply with them. These are the short clips and TedTalk links she shared with me to share with all of you: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/how-to-be-happy/art-20045714 https://youtu.be/fSP_fEQTUcg Emily, and her husband, John, are an amazing couple who went all in for a better life several years ago with the goal of sharing their bounty with others. If you would like to reach out to Emily you can email her at: grow@hoolafarms.org If you would like to reach out to us, Jenn and Mar, at This Caregiver Life website or email us at at thiscaregiverlife@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thiscaregiverlife/message

Michael O’Gorman is transitioning the organization over to newly appointed Executive Director Jeanette Lombardo.

On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn about an amazing group with a mission of introducing veterans to agriculture. The Farmer Veteran Coalition was founded by Michael O’Gorman in 2008 with a handful of veterans looking to begin their farming careers. Today, there are 20,000 members and the organization is paving the way for more and more returning veterans to make the transition from the battlefield to a field of a completely different nature. 00:00 - Farmer Veteran Coalition CEO Michael O'Gorman 23:50 - Ohio Farmer Veteran Shane Wood tells his story "To the Beat of Agriculture". 32:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau's Kelsey Turner shares the results of the 2020 Ohio Youth Capital Challenge. 42:20 - Remembering Yvonne Lesicko.

Part 2 Getting to know the Founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition Michael O'Gorman and exploring his knowledge of agriculture while transitioning to his new position within the Farmer Veteran Coalition.

Part 1 Getting to know the Founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition Michael O'Gorman and exploring his knowledge of agriculture while transitioning to his new position within the Farmer Veteran Coalition.

The path from serving in America’s armed forces to American agriculture is well-trod, but not without its challenges. We'll speak with two veteran farmers about building farm businesses, and with the executive director the Farmer Veteran Coalition about the resources and tools available.

This week, we are joined by Lou Jamison, owner of Jamison Orchard in Nashville, who tells us about her family’s peach orchard and how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected their business. We also talk to our own Brandy Carroll to get the facts on the recent 9th Circuit court ruling on dicamba and we chat with Michael Sparks of the new Arkansas Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition and Karin Endy of the Northwest Arkansas Food Systems Program.

Shay Foulk talks with Farmer Veteran Coalition founder Michael O'Gorman about why the Farmer Veteran Coalition exists today, where he sees the organization going, and what he is most excited about for this years conference. For anyone in attendance at the conference this year that would like to be featured on the Ag View Pitch, find me, Shay Foulk, email me at agronguy@gmail.com, or email our team here at agviewpitch@gmail.com. Have a great week everyone, and enjoy!

If you've never had pasture raised beef and pork just do it. You won't believe the taste. If you love bacon....you'll hit the Fort Knox of flavor. It's out-of-control delicious.   Tricia Park, her husband (both military veterans), and son run Creekside Meadows Farm, a small farm in upstate New York. Started 20+ years ago it has been a learning experience for all of them. On the arrival of their first small heard of cattle she said, "It has to be profitable or it we don't do it." Listening to her it sounds like they figured it out with some help along the way and a lot of perseverance.    Tricia tells us about her farm and its offerings as a CSA and how the farm grew and became a viable business allowing them to do what they love and have a life as well. Make no mistake about it, Tricia made sure the financial and business ends were in place for the farm while her husband and son managed multiple farm operations....and I've seen her in the fields as well. It should come as no surprise the farm is run well as both Tricia and Matt are military veterans. They know how to get things done...and they are always smiling. I think they like what they do.   Tricia shared some resources for Military Vets and women who wish to farm.    "Farm-ops" is the veteran focused part of Cornell Small Farms.  Dean Koyanagi is the head and veterans interested in farming can look them up at: smallfarms.cornell.edu/projects/farm-ops/   If you are a veteran and looking for help starting a farm visit Farmer Veteran Coalition.  www.farmvetco.org   Tricia's main farm business training came from www.holisticmanagement.org The program was Whole farm planning for Beginning Women farmers.  Visit Creekside Meadows, an all pasture raised farm, at Creekside Meadows Farm, and on Facebook and Instagram.  Support Clean Slate Farm by shopping Amazon through our affiliate page. Click here and bookmark for all your Amazon shopping (unless you can buy it local)...we'd appreciate it. Visit our website Clean Slate Farm where you can purchase our small batch blended balsamic vinegar, spice blend, and miracle hand cream. For cooking, beekeeping, gardening, and DIY videos see our YouTube channel at Clean Slate Farm. Look for us on Facebook as Clean Slate FarmCatch us on Instagram @cleanslatefarm

This week we're going to learn about the Farmer Veteran Coalition with founder/director, Michael O'Gorman.  The Mission of Farmer Veteran Coalition is Mobilizing 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. We believe that agriculture offers purpose, opportunity, and physical and psychological benefits. Michael talks about what motivated him to start the organization and how it has developed. He has examples of individuals who have developed successful farming operations with support from the Coalition. Many farm organizations and agribusinesses are providing assistance and there is room for more. I think you'll find Michael very well-spoken and you might want to consider him for your next conference as a speaker. 

Our two thought leaders for this Special Edition of the Farm, Food, Facts podcast are Julie Murphree, Outreach Director at Arizona Farm Bureau, and Michael O'Gorman, Executive Director at Farmer Veteran Coalition. The Stories You Need To Know:• The S.A.V.E. Farm Program is giving Veterans a path after their Service.• The average Age of hired Farm Laborers is Rising. Today's farmer is Matt Niswander, Tennessee Farmer, Nurse Practitioner, and Agriculture Advocate

Building up a better buzz on bees. In This Podcast: Walking by Lloyds of London with his wife Ashley, Lloyd Hardrick was intrigued by the beehives in the windows of the famous bank that shared his name. Curiosity led to research and research led to the career path that Lloyd and Ashley ventured on—raising bees. Making an impact on their community is the primary goal for Lloyd as he works to educate people on bees and their importance in our lives. As Lloyd says, “We all depend on bees. It's everybody's business to want to save the bees.”   Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Lloyd served in the U.S. Army for 10 years. After the army, he became a certified beekeeper and in 2015 he and his wife Ashley founded their beekeeping company. Honey Bee Goode Apiaries, is not just about bees and honey, they specialize in developing relationships with urban farmers and teaching in the local communities about the relationship between bees, flowers, and food. Honey Bee Goode Apiaries was one of the Farmer Veteran Coalition's 2018 Fellowship Fund Grant recipients. Honey Bee Good plants their hives on urban farms throughout their community. Lloyd was the recipient of a $1000 Tractor Supply donation, through the Veteran Coalition's program that offers assistance to veterans in the early stages of their farming operations. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/honeybeegoode for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. 410: Lloyd Hardrick on Keeping Urban Bees

Assisting our food-growing veterans who feed their communities. In This Podcast: Rachel Petitt is part of a group that has the mission to help veterans who want to be farmers. This has translated into several grant and resource projects that are empowering veterans to build their farms. She tells about how she started and what the organization is offering veterans all across the country.  Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Rachel worked on small-scale farms for six years after earning a degree from UC Santa Cruz in community studies with a focus on food systems. During her time in the field, she learned the intricacies of harvesting okra without getting itchy, collecting 600 eggs without cracking any, and bunching kale with one hand. Rachel currently manages the Fellowship Program at the Farmer Veteran Coalition. The Fellowship Program enables veterans to invest in the infrastructure and tools they need to feed their community. Here, Rachel administers grants that support veteran farmers in their new careers. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/veteranfarmers for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests.

"Starting a Veteran Owned Business," with our panel of experts, Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, Paula Thompson, veteran and BIGGBY COFFEE franchisee, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Nick Babcock, of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Lansing Mayor, Andy Schor, about the state of public parking in Lansing. #AskBizRap

"Starting a Veteran Owned Business," with our panel of experts, Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, Paula Thompson, veteran and BIGGBY COFFEE franchisee, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Nick Babcock, of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Lansing Mayor, Andy Schor, about the state of public parking in Lansing. #AskBizRap

"Supporting Veterans in the Workplace," with our panel of experts, Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, Paula Thompson, veteran and Biggby Coffee franchisee, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Nick Babcock, of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry about the William Strample scandal coming out of Michigan State University. #AskBizRap

"Supporting Veterans in the Workplace," with our panel of experts, Julie Haak of Neogen Corporation, Paula Thompson, veteran and Biggby Coffee franchisee, Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency and Nick Babcock, of the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan. Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie answers your business communications questions in our "Ask Phil" segment. Also, Michael Patrick Shiels talks with Michigan Radio's Jack Lessenberry about the William Strample scandal coming out of Michigan State University. #AskBizRap

“Starting a Non-Profit Side Hustle” with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John W Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan and Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK; Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on facing communication challenges; Also, Michael Patrick Shiels discovers Zehnder's Snow Fest with John Shelton, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth #AskBizRap

“Starting a Non-Profit Side Hustle” with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John W Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan and Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK; Next, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - Michigan gives advice on facing communication challenges; Also, Michael Patrick Shiels discovers Zehnder's Snow Fest with John Shelton, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth #AskBizRap

“2018 Nonprofit Trends” with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John W Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan and Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK. #AskBizRap

“2018 Nonprofit Trends” with insights from top experts; Luke Mardigian of The Mardigian Agency, John W Mashni of Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC, Nick Babcock of Farmer Veteran Coalition of Michigan and Erik Jacobsen of Just ASK. #AskBizRap

1. Kelly Carlisle, a former member of the Navy who leads an urban farming program where at-risk children grow and sell fresh food to eat healthier and deposit the profits they earn into individual savings accounts to build toward a better future. Executive Director of Acta Non Verba, the US Navy veteran and has been the recipient of many awards, including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. She is an avid gardener and is an Alameda County Master Gardener Trainee. She is an active member of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Ms. Carlisle was selected as one of 200 U.S. Delegates to Slow Food International's Terra Madre and Salone del Gusto in 2012 and 2014. Ms. Carlisle is the December 2011 Bon Appetit Good Food Fellow. She has worked with and mentored pre-teen and teenage youth since the age of 14. A native of East Oakland, California, she is committed to creating positive change in her childhood city. Most recently, Kelly's work has been honored at the White House by President Barack Obama. 2. Pat Mullen, member, Junius Courtney Big Band at Freight & Salvage 3. SAGE Conference April 22  

Michael O'Gorman is founder and executive director of the Davis-based Farmer Veteran Coalition which helps Veteran become engaged in the farming industry

There are few others for understanding order and efficiency better than our veterans. Today's guest is no exception. Terrell Spencer "Spence" of Across the Creek Farm in West Fork, Arkansas has a great many things to say about what it takes to be a truly sustainable farmer. "The real sustainable farmer is a profitable farmer." Profit does not have to come at a sacrifice to the quality of your plants or animals. Rather it comes as a product of good planning and better record keeping. Spence has really been able to drill down into exactly what his net profit is per chicken, and that is helping him work toward his goal of financial success. While the concentration of this discussion if that of finances and record keeping I think it is important to take stock of what I chose that topic. I did not get into farming to make money, but I do see it as a necessity to keep farming. First and foremost in my life come my new daughter Mabel and my wife Kate. The most important duty I can serve is to be a good provider for them not only in bringing home the bacon, but making sure that bacon was raised in a healthy manner, haha. Hooray farm metaphors! I farm because I love it, and I love my family. I focus my efforts on financial stability because I want to keep farming and I want to support my family. That is definitely something Spence and I have in common. During the interview Spence shares with me his strategy for growing his farm as well as more information on a great organization connecting veterans with agricultural resources called the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Right click here to download the MP3 In this farm podcast you will learn: Supporting other farmers while cutting your own grain costs 10,000 pastured broilers and growing Creating a solid core to your farm business Knowing your demographic and connecting with them One way to find out what works for you How to help a veteran(s) with your farm Where to go to get more info if you are a veteran looking to get into AG Interview with Spence of Across the Creek Farm in West Fork, AR Across the Creek Farm is the Spencer family farm located in Northwest Arkansas. They focus on raising free range poultry on pasture. They're steadily transforming a rocky, highly eroded Boston Mountain holler into a place where life echos and good food is grown for good families like theirs and yours. Spence is a US Army Vet and works with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to help other veteran farmers like himself. Items mentioned in this farm podcast include: Across the Creek Farm (Facebook) Wren Thicket Market ATTRA South Town Farms How to Start a Winery with Ralph Gorman Facebook for Farmers (FMS Videos) Bob Woodruff Foundation Farmer Veteran Coalition Special thanks to Mark Widhalm! Mark's Farm Photos on Tumblr Mark's Farm Photos on Flickr Take aways: At what point will you have "made it"? Remember life is a journey, but it does help to work toward a goal. Keep records and make educated decisions. -- My skills are ever-evolving as an interviewer. Thanks for taking the time to listen in, and let me know what you think. You can leave a comment below, send me an e-mail, reach me on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a 5 star rating in iTunes if you liked the show. Click to subscrible to iTunes Support the podcast with $1 a month

Steve Cooper talks with actor Randy Ryan. Randy worked in NYC theatre for 10 years before moving to Los Angeles. His first TV role was in the final episode of Sex & the City on HBO. He also played Julius Rice in Public Enemies and wrote Joy Division, a short film that debuted nationally at the Nantucket Film Festival and has appeared in dozens of hit TV shows. A US Army XVIII Airborne Corps veteran, he has been a spokesperson for the Farmer Veteran Coalition, which helps combat veterans reintegrate back into society through farming. In 2011 he joined Kelly Meyer, The American Heart Association and The California Endowment to lead Teaching Gardens to national prominence. The program fights childhood obesity by teaching children how to successfully grow, harvest and replant organic vegetable gardens in urban communities. There are over 400 Teaching Gardens in the United States.

Mike speaks with Arkansas producer Terrell Spencer, aka Spence, about farming, military, and life.Everyone has a story and in this episode, Spence shares his story as a veteran turned farmer. He credits his farming path to an Iraqi farmer he observed while on patrol. As he transitioned to life on the farm, he found his therapy in an ax and a chainsaw. He found faith and support in his community. Now a big part of the Spence's story is his eagerness to mentor other vets through the Farmer Veteran Coalition. He started his current poultry business with 30 hens. Now the farm employs Spence and another full-time employee while focusing on poultry. They start between 800-1000 broilers every two weeks from mid-April through December and manage 200 layers.  Spence is a fixture in the pastured poultry community, offering advice to APPPA members and veterans in addition to consulting services. He is the current Vice President of APPPA. We end the conversation with a simple question, "how has your pastured poultry business changed?" Feed, chicks, and experience are given. But it's the people Spence relies on. "A farm will do everything in it's power to become the most important thing in your life." -- Spence. Resources: 17 Buck List Fried Chicken restaurants Across the Creek Farm - website | Facebook Farmer Veteran Coalition APPPA

Guest Michael OGorman, Executive Director of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, explains why and how Veterans benefit from starting a career in farming after serving in the militaryFVC

This week on Straight, No Chaser, Katy Keiffer chats with Jeannette Beranger of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy and Chris Ritthaler of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in and hear how the ALBC helps set up veterans who are interested in taking up farming after serving for their country. Learn why heritage livestock appeals to these vets and how they adapt to life on the farm even if they have no background in agriculture. Also learn more about the unemployment epidemic that veterans in our country face and why the general public should learn more about what veterans actually did when they served. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.   “There’s been a huge upsurge in interest in traditional breeds over the past few years.” –Jeanette Beranger of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy on Straight, No Chaser “There are a few reasons you’re seeing vets interested in heritage breeds. Because a lot of the vets don’t have a background in agriculture, they are taking a real close look at their situation and financials and realizing they have to be smart. Heritage breeds fit a niche market and don’t require a large level of infrastructure.” “The unemployment rate for veterans is significantly higher than the national average. The unemployment rate for vets in the post 9/11 era is over 10%.” “Less than 10% of the US has ever served in the military. There’s a huge disconnect between the knowledge base of what a veteran does.” –Chris Ritthaler of the Farmer Veteran Coalition on Straight, No Chaser

This week on Straight, No Chaser, Katy Keiffer chats with Jeannette Beranger of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy and Chris Ritthaler of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in and hear how the ALBC helps set up veterans who are interested in taking up farming after serving for their country. Learn why heritage livestock appeals to these vets and how they adapt to life on the farm even if they have no background in agriculture. Also learn more about the unemployment epidemic that veterans in our country face and why the general public should learn more about what veterans actually did when they served. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.   “There’s been a huge upsurge in interest in traditional breeds over the past few years.” –Jeanette Beranger of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy on Straight, No Chaser “There are a few reasons you’re seeing vets interested in heritage breeds. Because a lot of the vets don’t have a background in agriculture, they are taking a real close look at their situation and financials and realizing they have to be smart. Heritage breeds fit a niche market and don’t require a large level of infrastructure.” “The unemployment rate for veterans is significantly higher than the national average. The unemployment rate for vets in the post 9/11 era is over 10%.” “Less than 10% of the US has ever served in the military. There’s a huge disconnect between the knowledge base of what a veteran does.” –Chris Ritthaler of the Farmer Veteran Coalition on Straight, No Chaser