Hope for Heroes is the inspiring story of a growing legion of farmers who are putting down roots and feeding their country… after defending it in uniform.
The owner of the farm where the seed for the Farmer Veteran Coalition was planted. Jim Cochran (L) stands with FVC Founder, Michael O’Gorman (R)
These second-career farmers routinely find renewed purpose in continuing to serve their communities even after their military duty ends.
But it also takes a tireless corps of passionate individuals to support these dedicated veterans.
This is an encore of Episode 807. Click here to find the show notes and resources from the original airing.
Links & Resources:
Growing a Greener World YouTube Episode 1211: Hope for Heroes
Growing a Greener World Newsletter sign-up
The Online Gardening Academy and Master Seed Starting Notification Signup
The joe gardener Amazon Storefront
Kubota Tractor – Geared to Give program
Veterans Farm (blueberry farm mentioned in this episode)
Our episode 318 on Veteran Farmers (featuring Adam Burke mentioned in this episode 807)
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