Homegrown By Heroes

Farm Credit Brings Veterans in Agriculture to Washington

Jerry Hagstrom
By  Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
Last week, USDA hosted a meeting with veterans to discuss their experiences in agriculture, their food businesses and what the most pressing needs are for veterans participating in agriculture. Also attending were Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden and Military Veterans Agriculture Liaison Karis Gutter. (Photo by USDA.gov)
Farm Credit banks from around the country brought veterans who now farm to Washington last week to meet with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden. The event also showcased products in the Homegrown By Heroes...

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Jerry Hagstrom