veterans day

Wednesday is Veterans Day, a time for us thank you to those that have served. Did you know the American Farm Bureau Federation's Patriot Project helps veterans adapt to farming and ranching through mentors? Veteran Damon Helton, Patriot Project mentee, said the project connects veterans with farmers and teaches vets how to properly run their operation ...

Rural America boasts a proud history of celebrating and honoring veterans.  Celebrating Veterans Day this week, AARP is doing the same.   “Veterans come from all parts of the nation, especially in rural America, they are celebrated fort their work overseas and back home on the farm or ranch, or in their communities," said the AARP’s Sean Voskuhl.  "Rural America proudly h...

In honor of Veterans Day, National Forests, Parks or other public lands will be free to visit on Friday.   Donovan Albert with the U.S. Forest Service said this is the last of the fee free days in 2016.   “It’s just an opportunity for the public to go out and enjoy their public lands when recreation fees have been waived nationwide.”   Joe Mean wi...