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Feb. 17, 2022 Source: Farmer Veteran Coalition and Native American Agriculture Fund sent via AgPR--the news distribution service for agriculture
The survey is open for responses through March 7 and can be completed at nativeamericanagriculturefund.org/veterans-survey. "Native Americans serve in the U.S. Armed Forces at one of the highest rates compared to other ethnicities and often the obligation to serve is steeped in ones' traditional connections to our land," said Toni Stanger-McLaughlin, J.D., (Colville), CEO of the NAAF. "When our Native veterans return, we want them to find healing and opportunity in the land. That is why the Native American Agriculture Fund is committed to assisting Native American veterans and our first step in assistance is this survey." The questionnaire aims to understand how Native veterans are involved in food production and agriculture; the financial, business, and technical needs of Native veterans and Native food entrepreneurs; and how to connect Native veteran farmers, ranchers, fishers, and growers more seamlessly with NAAF grantees to realize the vision and mission of NAAF. "The Native American Agriculture Fund's plan to develop 10 regional food hubs throughout the country will provide Native farmers and ranchers with the necessary infrastructure to create thriving and self-sustaining food systems for both Native and rural communities," said FVC Executive Director Jeanette Lombardo. "As the nation's largest nonprofit assisting military veterans embark on careers in agriculture, Farmer Veteran Coalition is the perfect fit to partner with the NAAF on this important project." American Indian or Alaska Natives who are veterans or currently serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to complete the survey. The first 200 Native farmer veterans to complete the survey will receive a limited edition co-branded FVC/NAAF challenge coin. To learn more about the Native American Agriculture Fund and to read their whitepaper, visit nativeamericanagriculturefund.org. To learn more about Farmer Veteran Coalition, visit farmvetco.org. About Farmer Veteran Coalition Based in Woodland, Calif., Farmer Veteran Coalition's (FVC) mission is to mobilize veterans to feed America. Established in 2009, FVC's in-house programs include the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund small grant program, the nationally recognized Homegrown By Heroes label for veteran-grown products, and national and regional conferences. As the nation's largest nonprofit assisting veterans and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces embark on careers in agriculture, FVC works to develop a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and expand viable employment and career opportunities through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. For more information, visit www.farmvetco.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @FarmerVeteranCoalition and on Twitter at @FarmVetCo. About The Native American Agriculture Fund The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust serving Native farmers and ranchers through strategic grantmaking in the areas of business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services. The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community. For more information visit nativeamericanagriculturefund.org or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @NativeAgFund. Tweet |
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