America 250 is the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, honoring our shared history and the people shaping our future. Farmer Veteran Coalition is proud to participate by spotlighting the service, leadership, and continued impact of veterans in agriculture through its America 250 Celebration Directory, an online showcase recognizing veteran members
Congratulations to two New York farmer veterans named 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund awardees by the national Farmer Veteran Coalition. Kiersten Downs, a U.S. Air Force veteran, runs Elle Pea Acres in Groton, NY, growing seasonal flowers and raising alpacas in the Finger Lakes. Donald Scott, a U.S. Army veteran, runs Crooked Creek Cattle Farm
This month marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. For a lot of us in this chapter, it’s not just a date on the calendar. We’re New Yorkers. Some of us watched it happen. Some of us knew people who didn’t come home that day. That day didn’t only touch New York. The Pentagon was
Only 8 days left: USDA conservation funding deadline is September 18, 2026 If you’ve been sitting on the fence about applying for USDA conservation funding, this is your reminder to call your local Service Center now. The first-round cutoff for FY2027 covers several programs: EQIP: cost-share for cover crops, high tunnels, pasture management, manure storage,
Premier annual NY conference for veteran professional growth, networking with entrepreneurs, state agencies, and industry leaders. December 1-2, 2026.
The largest national gathering of the agriculture and military communities. Three days of education, speakers, panels, networking, and a farm tour. October 25-27, 2026.
NYS veteran scholarship application window for Cornell Small Farms online courses (Block 4: Feb-Apr courses).
FVC NY is building out our outreach county by county across New York State, connecting veteran farmers to the local resources, regional contacts, and support networks closest to them, whether that’s a Cornell Cooperative Extension office, a USDA Farm Service Agency location, or a fellow veteran farmer nearby. This is all-volunteer work, and it’s growing
FVC NY is officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This determination from the IRS is an important milestone for our chapter, allowing us to grow our programs and make donations to FVC NY tax-deductible for our supporters. As an all-volunteer chapter of the national Farmer Veteran Coalition, every dollar donated goes directly toward connecting
