June: Dairy Month
As we close out June, we celebrate the end of National Dairy Month!


DAIRY PARTNER PROGRAM
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (DGA) originally started in Wisconsin and expanded to opportunities across the country. Their online summer program "Managed Grazing Innovation Center" begins July 12. DGA offers tuition reimbursement for veterans through the USDA AgVets grant. Registration is open now. Click their logo below for more info.


MEMBER FEATURES IN DAIRY
We also feature Army veteran Matt Keesling who went through the DGA program. Plus 4 other faces doing great things in dairy - in Washington, Vermont, and Ohio!
*Thanks to FFA for sharing this dairy knowledge
Birds, Bees, and More!
From dairy month to Pollinator Week (June 21-27), last week shined the spotlight on all things pollination.

Here's to the bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, bats, milkweed beetles and more that pollinate our world.

We share some of the faces of our FVC beekeeping family:
July 4th

With the July 4th holiday approaching, two FVC partners are offering special discounts and deals:
[Tractor Supply Company]
[Homestead Implements]
Homestead Implements offers a
Red, White, and Blue Pinnacle Series Root Grapple!
And a portion of the proceeds benefit FVC!

This unique, hand-painted attachment is available for purchase July 1-6. It's offered in a Universal Quick-Attach compatible design and all four sizes.
2021 Conferences: Save the Date!
"Farm-to-Market: Opportunity Knocks"
2021 EASTERN REGION CONFERENCE
Thursday, NOVEMBER 18
Knoxville | TN
2021 WESTERN REGION CONFERENCE
Saturday, DECEMBER 11*
Tacoma | WA
*subject to change
The Lowdown
This year we are holding two one-day regional conferences in place of the typical national Stakeholders Conference, hosted in conjunction with the Tennessee and Washington chapters of FVC! Members and supporters are welcome to attend either or both, regardless of your location in the country.

PRE AND POST EVENTS
The chapters are organizing an optional welcome social event the day before the conference as well as optional farm tours on the day following.
 
Both conferences coincide with local concerts by Brantley Gilbert, a country music star who has been a strong supporter of FVC.


MORE TO COME!
Session topics and speakers to follow.


INTEREST LIST
Add your name to our interest list so you can be notified with further details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If interested in sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, please contact
Ken Merchant at (530) 419-6739 or FVCEvents@farmvetco.org
'Behind The Mission' Podcast
How do you find purpose?
Especially when going through a transition, it can be challenging to feel a sense of community.
On PsychArmor's "Behind The Mission" podcast,
our own Isa Marie McIntyre and Doris Mold
talk about farming as purpose after service,
and they share support for veterans in agriculture.
From the Director


I know firsthand how complex dairy farming can be. 
This month we salute everyone who produces, processes and distributes products for the dairy industry. You have one of the toughest jobs in the industry as there simply are ZERO days off! Given that dairy products are in so much of the food we eat…
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!”
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to all Farmer Veteran Coalition members and supporters!

Throughout my life I have celebrated the birth of our country in numerous ways. The one constant regarding Independence Day is that it has always centered around family and food! I have learned that it does not matter if you watch fireworks, view a parade, barbeque, attend a fair, arrange a picnic, listen to a patriotic concert, watch a baseball game, attend a family reunion, or participate in a local ceremony- FOOD is always involved.

When I think of food, I think of our farmer veterans. Thank you for creating the food that binds our families together and that creates recipes and traditions that will continue for generations. All these activities and food are to celebrate the FREEDOM that is part of being a citizen of our great country. From the day the Declaration of Independence was signed, that treasured freedom has been maintained with much sacrifice. We must never forget how fragile freedom is and how blessed we are to have it. 

Some of our states have reopened following the pandemic to limited activities. No matter how you celebrate-CELEBRATE! Make the time to reflect on the 245-year journey of our still young nation. Contemplate the future and together as a FAMILY we will overcome all that lies.


~ Jeanette


Wishing a happy and safe Independence Day to all....


Natalie Monroe & Team FVC

Communications & Marketing Manager
natalie@farmvetco.org



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