Boots to roots: Veterans still serving the country

Each November, we take time to honor the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and defended the freedoms we hold dear. Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of everything we enjoy as Americans.

Rural America and farm country has a long history of sending out these brave men and women and supporting them when they return home.

For many veterans, that spirit of service does not end when they come home. It simply takes root in new soil.

Across the country, many veterans are finding a second calling in agriculture. Returning to the land gives veterans a chance to continue serving, to heal and to make a lasting impact on rural America.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1 in every 7 farms has a farmer who is currently serving or has served in the military.

America’s veterans remind us of what it means to put others first. Their courage and commitment continue to strengthen our rural communities and our country.

On behalf of AgriNews and the Shaw Media family, thank you to every veteran and military family for the sacrifices you have made and the difference you continue to make in American agriculture.