Fight A War, Open A Farm Or Ranch

The Agriculture Department wants returning warfighters to consider farming or ranching careers. Secretary Tom Vilsak signs a memorandum of understanding with the American Legion to promote agriculture, animal and plant health and food safety work. Six million veterans live in rural areas. The American Legion has more then 5,000 posts in rural counties. USDA and the Legion agree to publicize USDA jobs, education and training programs. They'll also help veteran-owned companies get USDA contracts.