A resource guide from the American Farm Bureau Federation encourages a smooth transition for military veterans seeking employment in the agricultural industry. The new resource guide is created through a partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition. The two organizations have combined efforts to assist military veterans planning a career in agriculture and the resources are likely to appeal to a large percentage of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. According to the USDA, nearly four million veterans reside in rural America and a disproportionate share of men and women serving in the military were raised in rural communities. The Farm Bureau says that 44 percent of military recruits come from rural America. The resource assists veterans seeking long-term employment upon their return home to their rural communities. The organizations will collaborate to train beginning farmers, make equipment available to veteran farmers and help find farm ownership or employment opportunities for members of the military transitioning into the civilian workforce.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 02:54:16 +0000
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