Yesterday we talked about a program that can help you find an apprenticeship, and ultimately a job, in the construction industry. But what if you’re more of a country mouse than a city mouse? Well, then you probably want to take a look at the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Started in 2008, The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is a non-profit helping veterans of all eras transition into the food, farming and agricultural industries. Headquartered in Davis, California, with current chapters in Maine and Iowa, the program helps veterans in the lower 48 states with financial assistance, education and advice, and networking opportunities. They have five main programs to help veterans interested in this industry. Programs: – Fellowship Fund: Started in 2001, the Fellowship Fund is available for veterans looking to enter the farming/food industry and to those who are already established, but are looking to grow their business. Funded by the likes of the Newman’s Own Foundation and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, the program is broken into two tracks – the Business Branch and the Education & Training Branch. Depending on the track, the fund provides veterans with grants, supplies, farming education (including textbooks!) and advice (in a one-on-one format), certification […]
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