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From Battlefield to Crop Field: Veterans Finding Purpose at Comfort Farms

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Can agriculture heal the invisible wounds of war? Join us as we talk with John Jackson, an Army Ranger with six tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, about his journey from enlistment after 9/11 to finding peace through farming. At Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, Georgia, John helps veterans cope with post-traumatic stress using farming as therapy. Discover how Comfort Farms combines behavioral therapy with agricultural work and community events, fostering teamwork and genuine connections. Tune in to learn about these impactful initiatives and how you can support our veterans.

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1. From Battlefield to Crop Field: Veterans Finding Purpose at Comfort Farms (00:00:00)

2. Veterans in Agriculture Transition Program (00:00:03)

3. Veterans and Agriculture Recovery Program (00:09:31)

4. The Impact of Comfort Farms (00:25:16)

119 episodes

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Can agriculture heal the invisible wounds of war? Join us as we talk with John Jackson, an Army Ranger with six tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, about his journey from enlistment after 9/11 to finding peace through farming. At Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, Georgia, John helps veterans cope with post-traumatic stress using farming as therapy. Discover how Comfort Farms combines behavioral therapy with agricultural work and community events, fostering teamwork and genuine connections. Tune in to learn about these impactful initiatives and how you can support our veterans.

Support the Show.

We hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here

  continue reading

Chapters

1. From Battlefield to Crop Field: Veterans Finding Purpose at Comfort Farms (00:00:00)

2. Veterans in Agriculture Transition Program (00:00:03)

3. Veterans and Agriculture Recovery Program (00:09:31)

4. The Impact of Comfort Farms (00:25:16)

119 episodes

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