Researched by C. Orlowski & R. MacDougall. Written by R. MacDougall Though the activities of farming can be therapeutic, an operating farm is a business. Like with other businesses, farming requires know-how and experience. It requires developing or accessing infrastructure, production, and marketing. It requires business planning. The Internal Revenue…...
Mission, Purpose & Therapy From Farming: Farm Education & Training
Researched by C. Orlowski & R. MacDougall. Written by R. MacDougall. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says Veterans bring a wide range of experiences and a strong work ethic to farming. In 2016 AgCareers.com asked agricultural employers about challenges faced when hiring Veterans. When there were challenges, the reason…...
August Is National Immunization Awareness Month
Written by Shalou Alberto. Updated August 2022 by Know A Vet? August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). We all need shots (vaccines) to help protect us from serious diseases. This protection is called immunization. Immunization works by helping to teach the immune system how to fight off a future…...
Mission, Purpose & Therapy from Farming
Researched by C. Orlowski & R. MacDougall. Written by R. MacDougall. Do you know that Veterans make good farmers? And that farming can be good for Veterans? Why Veterans make good farmers Arcadia Farm says “years of service have honed their [Veterans] ability to lead; to work independently or as…...
New Number for the Veterans Crisis Line
There’s a new, easy-to-remember way to reach the Veterans Crisis Line—Dial 988 then Press 1. On July 16th, 2022, the United States introduced ‘988’ as a three-digit phone number for 24/7 crisis care. The 988 number links to the Veterans Crisis Line through dialing 988 then pressing 1. Veterans, service…...
PTSD Myths and Realities
Researched by Deborah Spivak & Ruth MacDougall. Written by Ruth MacDougall. Myths connected with PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) can be harmful to those who have it. Myths may prevent PTSD sufferers from seeking help, cause misunderstanding and resentment, and raise fears of being seen as unstable or dangerous. Here…...
