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Every year since President Dwight Eisenhower issued the first “Veteran Day Proclamation” in 1954, the United States has commemorated Veterans Day on November 11th by paying respect to over 18 million veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. As America’s veterans transition to civilian life, many of them choose agriculture for their profession.
If you are a veteran that is interested in agriculture, there are many different resources available. The USDA has developed a New Farmers website that provides a variety of educational resources. In addition, Veterans to Farmers and the Farmer Veteran Coalition provide support, education and training resources for beginning veteran farmers and ranchers.
If you would like to support veteran farmers, you can visit the Local Harvest’s map (and type “veteran” into the search bar) or you may search the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Homegrown Heroes map to find veteran farmers near you.
Each year the USDA Farmers Market celebrates veterans at the close of every market season. Don’t let this day go by without thanking a veteran or two.
