Veterans in Agriculture
From the Western Ag Network, I’m Bob Larson. Today is Veterans Day, a day we use to honor those who served our nation so honorably in the military.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says veterans not only defended our country, they are also instrumental in helping to build the rural communities across America …
DUVALL … ““This Veterans Day, I’m reminded of how much we owe the men and women who have defended our freedoms. Across farm country, veterans carry their spirit of service into agriculture.”
These veterans, Duvall says find themselves in agriculture for a number of different reasons, but bring with it a noble spirit …
DUVALL … “According to USDA, 15 percent of farms have a farmer with military experience. They care for the land, feed their neighbors, and strengthen rural communities.”
While serving our nation, Duvall says they did it with honor, and today they bring that honor to agriculture …
DUVALL … “For some, coming home means returning to the family farm. For others, agriculture is a new calling. Join me in thanking our veterans and military families.
Let's honor their service by supporting the next chapter they are building here at home in our communities.”
Again, that’s Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
