Many
countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, and France,
have a Veteran’s or Remembrance Day each year to honor the sacrifices
made by veterans. In addition to remembering those who fought in battle,
it’s also a time to remember that conflict doesn’t only impact
soldiers, but also families and communities. In the U.S., where
Veteran's Day is honored on Monday, November 11th, veterans from the
Afghan and Iraq wars are finding a way to heal from their physical and
mental wounds through farming. Agriculture
can be a way for refugees and injured soldiers to not only feed
themselves and earn income, but a way to heal their scars--both external
and internal.
These 13 projects are helping soldiers, families, and communities find pride, education, and fulfillment through farming. You can find more details about what they're doing at the Food Tank website.
Farmer Veteran Coalition
317 Village in Chhuk District, Kampot Province
Archi's Acres/Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training
Community Youth Network Program
Bakery and Poultry Farm for Ex-Gang Members in El Salvador
Women for Women International
Eat the Yard
Veterans to Farmers
Farmer Field Schools
Farm Reconstruction Project
Veterans Farm
Growing through Refugee Organizations Project
Lutheran Services in Iowa Refugee Garden Project
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