FVC H.I.V.E. Program (Holistic Impactful Veteran Engagement)
Farmer Veteran Coalition (501c3)
Eligibility
Farmer veterans selected via application. FVC membership required.
Award
12-day in-person seminar covering holistic farm business development, personal resilience, and leadership. Travel and lodging support varies by cohort.
Deadlines
Annual cohorts (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) · Cohort schedule on farmvetco.org (Charlie 2025 ran Sep 21 to Oct 3, 2025 in Bozeman, MT)
Editor's take
Immersive multi-day seminar model. Charlie 2025 cohort was hosted in Bozeman, Montana.
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