We are excited to announce the application for the 2020 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is now open! Since the program began in 2011, more than $2 million has been awarded to over 170 farmer veterans across the nation. The funds are used to purchase vital equipment, supporting the launch of veteran owned farm businesses. Please see the program eligibility requirements below, along with a link to the application. The deadline to apply for the Fellowship Fund is March 6, 2020.
Eligibility Requirements:
Served in the U.S. Armed Forces, currently be on active-duty, or serving in the military reserve/National Guard.
Member of FVC (you can join for free at farmvetco.org)
Honorable discharge (other characters of discharge may be accepted on a case-by-case basis). Active duty or reserve members need a command support letter.
Have an agricultural business in operation, and submit a business plan.
Previous recipients of the Fellowship award are not eligible to apply in 2020. Previous Tractor Supply gift certificate awardees are invited to apply.
We appreciate the dedication of our nation’s military personnel. Our Military Loan Program supports Veterans and active duty members of any U.S. Military branch who want to begin, grow or remain in agricultural production.
To apply, you will need to provide verification of your service.
There are a variety of programs available to assist borrowers within the military community. Oklahoma AgCredit is committed to coordinating with other lenders, government agencies and other entities to train, educate and to provide financing for borrowers who have served in the military.
