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From Camouflage to Crops - USDA Offers Veterans New Career Opportunities

November 09, 2016 Karen T. Comfort, Deputy Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service

At USDA, we are thankful for the military men and women who are serving or have served this nation. We are committed to providing them with opportunities for their next career to be in agriculture. USDA employs more than 11,000 veterans and since 2009 have provided more than $505 million in direct...

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Making the Grader - USDA's New Program Offers Veterans a Path into Agriculture

October 03, 2016 Lanon Baccam, Deputy Under Secretary and USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison

Over the last eight years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of veterans turning to agriculture for their post-service career. While many choose farming and ranching, others seek employment in the agriculture industry as well as federal service. USDA employs more than 11,000 veterans, and we’re...

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