Battlefield to Pastures: Group Helps Veterans Turn Farming into a Career

Aug 21, 2019 | Leslie Adami, ABC News
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For some veterans, transitioning from life in the military to life back at home can be difficult, discouraging and even scary. One of the groups aiming to make that transition a little easier is the Farmer Veteran Coalition. The coalition is a nonprofit that aims to help veterans embark on various careers in agriculture. It was founded by first-generation farmer Michael O'Gorman about 10 years ago. Both his father and son served in the military. He said being able to help veterans find jobs hit close to home.