Farmer Veteran Coalition of Virginia

08/22/2026

Looking forward to the upcoming FVC Stakeholder Conference in Williamsburg, VA (October 25–27) and the chance to meet everyone—including our FVC Virginia Fellowship Grant winners!

A huge thank you to the Farmer Veteran Coalition for all you do to support veterans in agriculture and for bringing the National FVC Stakeholder Conference to Virginia!

Special thanks to Sue Mellon and Mellon Farm for the outstanding fundraising that led to our chapter award going to Liberty Lane Farm, and to 4Js Farm and Brewery for the support that resulted in the VA chapter award to Legacy Peony Farm.

We’re also grateful to Michelle Beall and Breaking Ground for coordinating the chapter events that support the FVC Fellowship Fund … and all the musicians who donated their talents - Crimson Foxx, The Hobo Mariners, Thru w/ Therapy 🎶

A special thank you to Fellowship Grant awardee Karl’s Farm for opening their farm at Buckroe Commons for the Stakeholder Conference farm tour.

Can’t wait to see everyone there!
Congratulations to our 2025 FVC Virginia award winners:

Wounded Warrior Project
• Cameron Husty | Marshall, Virginia, Navy

Tractor Supply Foundation
• Elmer Douglas Stark | Starks Organic Farms, Ruther Glen, Virginia, Navy
• Tyler DeHerrera | The DeHerrera Homestead LLC, Hampton, Virginia, Army

FVC Virginia Chapter
• Bryan Harris | Liberty Lane Farm, Suffolk, Virginia, Air Force
• William Marm | Legacy Peony Farm LLC, Manassas, Virginia, Army

Tractor Supply
• Christopher Mulder | Mulder Family Farm, Alexandria, Virginia, Air Force
• Nathan Walch | Grow and Gather Farm, Bristol, Virginia, Air Force
• Robert Brown | Ravnegård at Hickory Hill, Burkeville, Virginia, Navy

Thankful for our Virginia farmer veterans and the community that lifts them up! 🌾🐐🐓🐖🐂🧑‍🌾

07/14/2026

Congratulations to five FVC Virginia farmer veterans honored by FVC National as part of the America250 partnership!

Tyler DeHerrera: Karl’s Farm @ Buckroe Commons
Rich Faucher: The Faucher Family Farm
Bryan Harris: Liberty Lane Farm
Mark Osmer: Oz Homestead
Ashley Richardson: Full Circle Bloom - Vertical Aeroponics

https://farmvetco.org/resources/america-250-celebration-directory/

🇺🇸 250 Farmer Veterans. 250 Stories. One Nation's Legacy.

As a Supporting Partner of America250, everyone at the Farmer Veteran Coalition is excited to launch our online directory honoring 250 Farmer Veteran Coalition members from across the country. Five members from each state.

Each profile shares their farm and their journey — from military service to working the land. These are the men and women feeding our communities and protecting our food security, and we couldn't think of a better way as we continue to celebrate America's 250th anniversary than by shining a light on them.

👉 Explore the directory: https://farmvetco.org/resources/america-250-celebration-directory/

07/13/2026

Enjoyed visiting Buckroe Coffeehouse this weekend. Sam Ruth, who works in their gardens, gave us a tour of the gardens located behind the coffee shop, including the greenhouse, explaining how companion gardening enriches nitrogen within the soil. If you’re ever in Hampton be sure to visit the gardens found behind Buckroe Coffeehouse!

06/26/2026

Urban Ag in the heart of Hampton Road, helping veterans 🎶🌾🫏

06/21/2026

Amazing ribbon-cutting event last weekend for the veterans 🌾🇺🇸

06/09/2026

“Mobilizing Veterans to Feed America”

We're excited to announce that Farm Aid is heading to Virginia Beach, VA, for the first time! Join us Saturday, Sept. 26, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach to soak up the ocean air, enjoy incredible music and celebrate the farmers growing our food.

🚨🎟 A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. ET TOMORROW, June 10. The public sale starts Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. ET. Visit www.FarmAid.org/tickets for more information.