Overview

Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee?

We are interested in becoming a trustee to provide US military veterans who are now farmers and are involved in our programs with access to capital to grow their businesses Please join our lending team: http://www.kiva.org/team/friends_of_farmer_veteran_coalition

What is the mission of your organization?

The mission of the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is to mobilize veterans to feed America. We cultivate a new generation of farmers and food leaders, and develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. We believe that food production offers purpose and opportunity as well as physical and psychological benefits. The Farmer Veteran Coalition serves military veterans of all eras and branches. We work with veterans, their families, employers and mentors to support those returning to or beginning careers in food and farming.

Borrower Due Diligence

How will you decide who to endorse as a borrower? What due diligence will you conduct?

Each potential borrower will be a Farmer Veteran Coalition member in good standing and be consistently involved and engaged with the Farmer Veteran Coalition's programs.