'Veterans Make Great Entrepreneurs'
More than 9 percent of all U.S. businesses are owned by military veterans.The headliner certainly got our attention,
Elizabeth Gore asked an entrepreneur what the best advice he has ever heard was, and he started his answer with, "It came from a man who lost his arm and leg flying home from Vietnam." You know that person that answered was a veteran first and an entrepreneur second. On this Veterans Day, there is much to learn from our brave men and women in the armed forces, and we must think about how to support them in their business pursuits.
We also need to ensure there are strong programs specifically for veterans who are ready to start companies. Gore also mention engagements of a few programs.
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Agribusiness for Veterans
U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new website for veterans interested in opportunities in agriculture. USDA wants to ensure that veterans looking to return home or start a new career on a farm or in a rural community have the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Veterans | USDA
Preparedness and defense are critical to America's food and agriculture sectors and to sustaining and growing rural America. That's why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to military veterans across the country to fill the roles that keep America's food supply safe and secure, preserve and strengthen rural communities, and restore and conserve the environment.
