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June 20, 2026

Farm Bureau Seeking Nominations for 2027 Veteran Farmer Award

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The American Farm Bureau Federation is accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, recognizing military veterans and active-duty service members who have found success in agriculture while making a positive impact in their communities.

Supported by Farm Credit, the award honors individuals who have carried the values of military service into farming and ranching, including leadership, hard work, problem-solving, and service to others.

The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, along with reimbursement for travel and related expenses to attend the 2027 American Farm Bureau Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 2026 recipient was retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina. Following a 22-year military career, Rutter co-founded Project Victory Gardens and created Farmer Bootcamp, a program designed to help fellow veterans explore careers and opportunities in agriculture.

Applications for the 2027 award are due September 1. Farm Bureau membership is not required to apply.

Additional information and application details are available through the American Farm Bureau Federation.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Launches Partial Claim Program To Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new program aimed at helping veterans who are struggling financially avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes.

June 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Says Prosthetic Limb Delivery Times Will Drop For Thousands Of Veterans

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The Department of Veterans Affairs says thousands of Veterans who rely on prosthetic limbs should soon receive them faster after the agency streamlined its purchasing process.

According to the VA, previous procurement rules required all prosthetic limb orders to be approved by a contracting officer, adding several weeks to delivery times. On April 22, 2026, VA Secretary Doug Collins exempted about 95 percent of prosthetic limb orders from that review process.

The change allows local purchasing agents to order directly from local suppliers when prosthetic limb prices are already set by Medicare. VA officials say that removes unnecessary review steps where no price negotiation is needed.

The VA says the changes have already reduced wait times by about 10 days. Once fully implemented nationwide, the department expects average delivery times to fall by more than 40 percent, from 94 days to 54 days.

“Every day counts for Veterans,” Collins said, adding that the changes are aimed at helping clinicians and procurement teams provide prosthetic care faster.

More than 45,000 Veterans receive major limb loss care through the VA each year.

May 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Highlights Importance Of Spiritual Care In Helping Homeless Veterans Recover

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says recovery for homeless veterans involves more than simply finding housing, emphasizing that emotional and spiritual support can play a major role in helping veterans rebuild their lives.

May 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

We CARE Vet Fair Returning To Rome In June

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Veterans, active-duty military members, and their families will have access to a wide range of free services and resources during the upcoming We CARE Vet Fair in Rome.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Veterans’ Trust In VA Hits Record High

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Trust in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has reached an all-time high, according to new data released by the VA.

Officials say 82% of veterans who used VA services in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 reported they trust the agency to fulfill its commitment to them.