Going Back to Revolution, U.S. Has Helped Farmer Veterans

Going back to revolution, U.S. has helped farmer veterans

From the earliest days of the United States, the country has encouraged and rewarded military service with agricultural support and opportunities.

Nearly 8,000 veterans farm in Virginia

WASHINGTON—Just as they served our country, thousands of military veterans are serving another way—by supporting the nation’s food system. Virginia is home to 7,679 farmers … Read the rest The post Nearly 8,000 veterans farm in Virginia appeared first on NRVNews.

Nearly 8,000 Veterans Farm in Virginia

WASHINGTON — Just as they served our country, thousands of military veterans are serving another way—by supporting the nation’s food system. Virginia is home to 7,679 farmers with military service, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture. These veterans operate 7,128 farms—about 21% of the commonwealth’s farms—across roughly 1.2 million acres. Their combined efforts contribute nearly $542 million in agricultural sales. May’s National Militar…