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This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings

A 36-year-old Army veteran has started a nonprofit inspired by his own life experiences — the struggles with loneliness after the military and suicidal thoughts, as well as a lifetime of gardening. With six acres of farmland in rural north Georgia, he hopes to show veterans from across the country that they’re not alone.

By Natalie Gross

6 years ago

VA farm loans: How they work, and where else veterans can go for help

Rural-minded veterans, take note: How VA loans and other federal programs can help set up your next home ... and possibly your next career.

By Kevin Lilley

6 years ago

Interested in agriculture? Check out this new site for vets

Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced the launch of a new website just before Veterans Day, calling it a “one-stop navigator to information and resources." The website serves as a consolidated landing page for the department’s existing resources, focusing specifically on veteran employment, education and entrepreneurship.

By Natalie Gross

6 years ago

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