By Theodora Filis Agriculture could offer returning soldiers, and wounded veterans, a chance to become entrepreneurs with programs like Combat Boots to Cowboy Boots and Farmer-Veteran Coalition. The Farmer-Veteran Coalition seeks to help returning veterans find employment, training, and a place to heal on America’s farms. The Coalition believes that many of these young men and women may help address our country’s critical need for more people entering the field of agriculture. According to the USDA, half of all farmers are likely to retire within the next ten years, and rising global food costs may make it necessary for America to become resilient and self-sufficient when it comes to securing our food sources. Due to the high number of soldiers entering the military from rural communities, the Coalition is aware of the need to improve, both job opportunities and veteran services, in these areas. “We believe that our family farms, the sustainable farming movement, and growing s
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. There are many environmental issues I write about in this blog, some will scare you, and it is my hope, these articles will give you a reason to question and search for answers.