Tag: veterans
Veteran farmers in Pennsylvania receive nearly $100,000 in grants
The grants funded projects for various business needs, ranging from food safety and biosecurity planning to equipment, marketing or working capital.
Veteran uses Pennsylvania farm to recover from impacts of war
Larry Daugherty runs Heritage Farms, a pasture-based livestock farm that is part business and part therapy for the combat-injured veteran.
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Nov. 11 is just around the corner. Find someone who served our country and give them a heartfelt thank you and a firm handshake.
Sharing World War II experiences helps family understand veteran’s sacrifice
Judith Sutherland helps her late father-in-law, Don Sutherland, compose a transcript of his World War II diary to give to his sons for Christmas.
Veterans allow us to stand tall and proud
Julie Geiss reminds us that our national treasure is the collective group of veterans that have defended our freedom across the globe.
Tour of Linesville farm kicks off Pa. veteran field day series
The Pennsylvania Veteran Farming Project kicked off its series of field days June 4with a tour of Pyma Love Farm, in Linesville, Pennsylvania.
Female veteran’s small business gives boost to other female vets
Rhonda Smith started The Skirted Soldier with a goal of giving back 10% of all sales to other female veterans. So far she's given away more than $3,000.
Marine Corps veteran returns to farming and family
After 20 years in the military, Devin Winklosky returned home to western Pennsylvania and his farming roots, by starting a hopyard with his sister.
Bootcamp teaches beekeeping basics to veterans
A new program is giving military veterans a new way to serve their country: by cultivating pollinators.
The history of Arlington National Cemetery
Learn who owned Arlington before the Civil War and how it came to be known as Arlington National Cemetery.
