Growing up in a small town with a graduating class of 23 in 1983, Mike Kirkton wanted travel the world.

Ever since Corey Trobaugh was a kid, he wanted to either defend his country or help feed it — and he has done both.

From service in the Air Force to a career in agricultural real estate, Craig Stevenson’s journey has taken him around the world and then back home to Indiana.

Kyle Martz knew as an eighth-grade student that he was going to join the Army and serve his country.

The Indiana AgVets program provides veterans an opportunity to learn about everything from beekeeping to raising cattle.

After college, Marcus Maier got a full-time job, but he still had the notion of joining the Army in the back of his mind.

Kyle Martz knew as an eighth-grade student that he was going to join the Army and serve his country.

Joe Ricker founded Veterans IN Farming to provide veterans with practical training, skills and support to succeed on a farm or agribusiness.

When Randy Rosengren graduated from high school, he could not wait to start farming with his dad, but first he choose to complete his military service.