Farmer Veteran Coalition: West Virginia Chapter

This turned up in my what you were doing years ago photo page. One of several FVC Dinner Meetings to introduce the FVC WV and sign up members. I'm pretty sure it was either 2018 or 2019. Enjoy.

Today, on Women in Agriculture Day, we would like to recognize and celebrate all of the amazing women who make massive contributions to agriculture nationwide!

Farmer Veteran Coalition is proud to have many female Farmer Veterans amongst our ranks. To all the women in agriculture, we thank you for your hard work and dedication! 👩‍🌾🌾

Disaster Assistance

Farmer Veteran Coalition has partnered with Flower Hill Institute, Farmers Outreach Solutions Inc., and Latino Farmers and Ranchers International as program collaborators to provide free outreach, education and technical assistance for underserved farmers and ranchers.

This program is dedicated to helping farmers and ranchers learn more about available FSA disaster assistance and emergency relief programs.

Are you curious about any disaster designations in your county? You can find out here: https://shorturl.at/nafCP

For any questions or for assistance filling out the request forms, please reach out to Kloey Painter at [email protected].

Record Keeping Webinar
March 20, 2025 @ 12pm CST

One very important and often overlooked aspect of applying for disaster assistance is record keeping. Making sure you have the proper documents can help facilitate an easier process when applying for programs.

Join us for another webinar about record keeping best practices and what we have to offer for disaster assistance!

Register for the webinar here:
https://shorturl.at/TeJRf

You are invited to join Farmer Veteran Coalition for one of our FREE virtual QPR su***de prevention training sessions in March

This training is for anyone who is, works with or knows a farmer veteran or veterans or human beings. For many people, QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to su***de prevention. Together, we can help prevent su***de.

*Note: Only one training session is required to become a QPR certified gatekeeper. We offer different dates and times in order to accommodate different schedules.

FREE QPR Su***de Prevention Training

March 5, 2025 @ 10am CST:
https://shorturl.at/3Wp9z

March 12, 2025 @ 12pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/q0qkC

March 19, 2025 @ 2pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/Mw4U9

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

Length of training is 1 hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and more time for Q&A.

These sessions are funded through SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Heroes of the Harvest New Episode

Farmer Veteran Coalition is back with another episode of Heroes of the Harvest!

Jose Silva (US Marine Corps) joins us as he discusses applying for the Fellowship Fund and about his experiences working with the California FVC chapter.

Spotify: https://shorturl.at/SeO0x
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/W3aml

Special Addition Tax Webinar
March 5, 2025 @ 2pm CST

Join us for an essential Farm Accounting Workshop, where you'll gain the skills needed to properly categorize financial transactions and streamline your farm's bookkeeping. Accurate financial records are critical for maximizing profitability and staying compliant with tax regulations.

This workshop will provide hands-on demonstrations of Quicken and PcMars, two popular farm accounting software solutions. Learn how to efficiently record income and expenses, track assets and liabilities, and generate reports that help you make informed financial decisions.

Whether you're new to farm accounting or looking to refine your bookkeeping skills, this workshop will equip you with the practical knowledge you need to manage your farm's finances with confidence.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/SyLSr

For questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Hello!

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to invite you to the West Virginia Grown and Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Reception, scheduled for February 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Capitol Market in Charleston.
This event will be held in conjunction with the WV Small Farms Conference, and we are excited to celebrate and connect with our members.

We would be honored to have you represent your organization and engage with our WV Grown and Vets & Heroes to Ag. members during this special celebration. The event will feature a farm-to-fork catering experience provided by Chef Marion Ohlinger of Hill & Hollow Free-Range Kitchen & Catering. We encourage you to come hungry and enjoy locally sourced foods!

Additionally, we will have 1-2 designated tables, or "information booths", where you can display business cards, rack cards, or any materials that may be helpful to our West Virginia Grown or Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture members.

If you plan to attend, kindly confirm your participation by replying to this email [email protected] or by using the RSVP link below:

https://agriculture.wv.gov/wv-grown-reception-rsvp/

WV Grown Reception RSVP : West Virginia Department of Agriculture

We look forward to your attendance and thank you for your continued support!

Farmer Veteran Coalition has grown in many ways over the past 16 years. This year, we've reached 52,000 FVC members nationwide and over 3,000 use the Homegrown By Heroes label.

We've expanded to 26 state chapters and through the Fellowship Fund, we've awarded close to $4.5 million to our Farmer Veterans!

We thank everyone for your support and we look forward to what other milestones we will achieve later this year!

We hope you can continue to support the FVC mission by donating!
https://farmvetco.org/donate/

Farmer Veteran Coalition
Farmer Veteran Coalition: West Virginia Chapter

Today is Farmer Veteran Coalition’s 16th birthday! 🎂

“For 16 years, FVC has been standing strong with our nation’s heroes, helping Veterans find purpose and success in agriculture. Thanks to YOUR support, we’ve kept membership and services FREE for those who have served our country.

Today, we're asking you to give a gift that keeps on giving - a recurring monthly donation to help us continue supporting our Farmer Veterans. $16 to celebrate 16 years! Each dollar goes toward funding resources, training, and support to ensure Veterans can build a future in farming.

This includes launching new programs such as:
- FVC Cares Farming Network
- FVC Agritourism
- Fields4Valor Food Insecurity Program

Make your impact today! Set up your recurring donation here: https://farmvetco.org/donate/

Together, we can continue to grow the next generation of farmers.”

Today is Farmer Veteran Coalition’s 16th birthday! 🎂

“For 16 years, FVC has been standing strong with our nation’s heroes, helping Veterans find purpose and success in agriculture. Thanks to YOUR support, we’ve kept membership and services FREE for those who have served our country.

Today, we're asking you to give a gift that keeps on giving - a recurring monthly donation to help us continue supporting our Farmer Veterans. $16 to celebrate 16 years! Each dollar goes toward funding resources, training, and support to ensure Veterans can build a future in farming.

This includes launching new programs such as:
- FVC Cares Farming Network
- FVC Agritourism
- Fields4Valor Food Insecurity Program

Make your impact today! Set up your recurring donation here: https://farmvetco.org/donate/

Together, we can continue to grow the next generation of farmers.”

WVU Extension’s Small Farm Conference offers education and community to agricultural producers.

For more than 20 years, the West Virginia University Extension Small Farm Center has supported our state’s agricultural producers through its annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference. This year, the conference will be hosted on Feb. 26 – March 1, at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

WVU Extension Small Farm Center

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What is the Homegrown By Heroes Label?

The Homegrown By Heroes label (HBH) is the official farmer veteran branding program of America and is administered nationally by the Farmer Veteran Coalition. It certifies ranchers, farmers, and fisherman of all military eras to sell their product as veteran owned and produced. The label informs consumers that agricultural products donning the logo were produced by U.S. military veterans, and it allows veterans to differentiate their farm and ranch products in the marketplace.

https://agriculture.wv.gov/ag-business/west-virginia-grown/

https://farmvetco.org/hbh/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIY6qNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZXLnUeEWWIHij8pCLS58KUkkCFZUMDC1B-4RCM-IERb54oiFu8VEDXlfA_aem_FifK30ukl-OTaC2ACaNlNw

FINAL WEEK to submit your Fellowship Fund applications!
Farmer Veteran Coalition

Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund Farmer Veteran Fellowship FundThe Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching.The 2025 application will open Jan. 3rd and close Feb. 14th Apply Here What is the Farmer Veteran Fellowship F...

Farmer Veteran Coalition will be hosting FREE QPR Su***de Prevention Training Sessions for February and March. This training is for anyone who is, works with, or knows a farmer veteran, or anyone interested in taking part.

Farmer Veteran Coalition will be hosting FREE QPR Su***de Prevention Training Sessions for February and March. This training is for anyone who is, works with, or knows a farmer veteran, or anyone interested in taking part.

Below are the dates and times:
- February 4, 2025 @ 12pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/fcnZr
- February 11, 2025 @ 9:30am CST:
https://shorturl.at/1HlPa
- February 18, 2025 @ 2pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/6Y1MK
- February 19, 2025 @ 2pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/kkAwt
- February 24, 2025 @ 9am CST:
https://shorturl.at/b8wBv
- March 5, 2025 @ 10am CST:
https://shorturl.at/3Wp9z
- March 12, 2025 @ 12pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/q0qkC
- March 19, 2025 @ 2pm CST:
https://shorturl.at/Mw4U9

In addition, FVC will host a Compassion Fatigue webinar on March 19th at 12pm CST. This webinar will focus on raising awareness about the emotional, psychological, and physical toll experienced by individuals in caregiving or helping professions. Symptoms of compassion fatigue will be explored as well as strategies to both heal from and/or prevent those symptoms from occurring.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/7o96w

If you have any questions about the QPR training or the FVC Mental Health Awareness Project, please contact [email protected].

Veterans: If your next mission is entrepreneurship, we've got counseling, training, funding and other resources that can help you take the first steps!

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses

Thank you Farmer Veteran Coalition.

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series
February 12 & 13 @ 2pm EST

Register for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture.

This webinar series is designed to provide information with different topics being explored each day about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community.

Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_EPumLRw6ShSbvKAzJ8rjCg #/registration

Legal Risk Management in Agriculture Webinar
February 20, 2025 @ 2pm CST

Farmer Veteran Coalition, in partnership with Native Agriculture Financial Services, will be hosting another webinar from our Comprehensive Risk Management in Agriculture webinar series.

The Legal Risk presentation is intended to provide an overview of legal tools and legal risks for producers to consider. The topics include information related to farm business entity formation and tax consequences, farm business transition and estate planning, and legal risk in land use and agritourism.

Producers are encouraged to come with questions related to their own operation.

This webinar series is ideal for farmers, agribusiness owners, agricultural managers, financial advisors, and anyone involved in or concerned about risk management in agriculture.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/28DdH