Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence
Forecasted
Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence supports a military veteran or current service member with a cash prize and national recognition to honor agricultural excellence and positive community impact.
Funder: American Farm Bureau Federation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 prize plus up to $5,000 in convention travel and expense reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes one military veteran or current service member for excellence in agriculture and positive community impact.
Key Information: The recipient must attend the designated AFBF Convention to receive the prize and participate in a required video shoot.
Description
The Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence is administered by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), with prizes provided by Farm Credit. It recognizes one person who has served or is currently serving in any branch of the United States Military and remains actively involved in agriculture and their community. Selection centers on excellence in farming or agriculture and positive community impact.
The program celebrates continued service through agriculture and community involvement rather than funding a proposed research project. Alongside the cash prize and convention expense reimbursement, the recipient receives national recognition through AFBF outlets over time. Recipients should be willing to share their stories publicly and represent the veteran farmer community.
