Something historic is starting, and you have the chance to be part of it from the very beginning. The Veterans & Young Farmers Alliance (VYFA) is a bold new nonprofit organization with a mission unlike anything else in the country: to end veteran foreclosures and open the door for the next generation of American farmers . This is a moment where action, advocacy, and innovation intersect—and the need has never been greater. Why We Exist Our veterans sacrificed for our country

Every day, the dream of homeownership — long a symbol of stability, family security, and the American Dream — slips through the fingers of those who defended this country. While most of us go about our daily lives, thousands of veteran families are on the brink of losing the roofs over their heads. This is not a distant problem. It’s here. It’s now. And it matters to every community in this nation. Veterans Still Own Homes at Much Higher Rates Than Most Americans Veterans hav

The Veterans & Young Farmers Alliance (VYFA) is stepping into a new chapter of outreach, storytelling, and impact with the official launch of Full Stroke Media—a 24/7 media and content platform built to amplify the voices of veterans, farmers, and their families while driving real-world awareness and change. This is more than a media brand. It is a communication engine for a movement. Why Full Stroke Media Matters For too long, the stories of veterans struggling with housing

American agriculture is going through a transition that most people outside the industry never see clearly—but it is reshaping the future of food, land access, and rural survival in real time. A recent AgWeb feature highlighted a young farmer building success through shared “playbooks,” data-driven decisions, and peer-to-peer learning. That story isn’t just about one operation doing things better. It reflects a broader shift happening across U.S. agriculture: farmers are incr

For generations, the American family farm has represented hard work, self-reliance, and the promise that dedication can build a better future. These farms have fed our communities, sustained rural economies, and passed agricultural knowledge from one generation to the next. Yet today, many family farms are facing a crisis that threatens not only their survival but also the future of rural America. The warning signs are everywhere: rising debt, shrinking profit margins, increa

Every day, millions of Americans carry responsibilities that most people never see. Veterans continue fighting battles long after military service ends. Military spouses hold families together through deployments, transitions, and uncertainty. Farmers work tirelessly to feed the nation while facing economic pressures largely beyond their control. While these groups may seem different, they share one common challenge: a growing mental health crisis that often remains hidden be

For generations, small family farms have been the backbone of America. They feed our communities, preserve our rural landscapes, and embody the hard work and determination that helped build this nation. Yet today, thousands of small farms are facing a growing financial crisis that threatens not only their livelihoods but also the future of rural America itself. The numbers paint a troubling picture. Small family farms account for approximately 86% of all farms in the United S

There is a quiet crisis unfolding in America’s countryside. It does not look like a disaster at first glance. There are no dramatic collapse points. No single headline moment. No obvious breaking news event. Instead, it looks like this: A veteran farmer missing a payment. A family refinancing debt just to stay afloat. A ranch passed down one generation too late. A young producer walking away because the numbers no longer work. A farm sold—not in failure, but in exhaustion. Th

America is facing a crisis that rarely makes national headlines. It isn't happening on Wall Street. It isn't happening in Washington. It's happening down dirt roads, on county highways, and at kitchen tables across rural America. Small and family farms are disappearing. And with every farm that is lost, America loses more than land. It loses food producers. It loses jobs. It loses local businesses. It loses generations of knowledge. It loses a piece of its independence. The N

There is another side of this crisis that receives even less attention. Rural America. Veterans have long played a significant role in American agriculture. Thousands of former service members operate farms, ranches, homesteads, trucking operations, agricultural service businesses, and rural enterprises across the country. Many entered agriculture because they wanted independence. They wanted to build something of their own. They wanted to continue serving their communities t

For years, Americans have been told that the housing market is strong. They've been told foreclosure rates are nowhere near the catastrophe of 2008. They've been told that the economy is resilient. What they haven't been told is that thousands of veterans are quietly slipping toward foreclosure while many of the programs designed to protect them have been weakened, eliminated, or allowed to expire. This isn't a headline grabbing crisis. It's something worse. It's a slow-movin

Across the United States, agriculture is under increasing financial strain. In April 2026, farm-related bankruptcies reached a six-year high, signaling worsening economic pressure across rural America. According to reporting based on Epiq AACER data, 62 Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in April alone, marking a 130% increase from April 2025 and the highest monthly total since early 2020. Analysts say the trend reflects sustained economic stress rather than a short-term

The roar of a high-performance engine at a tractor pull is more than just a spectacle—it is the heartbeat of American agriculture. Today, we are proud to announce the formation of Midnight Havoc Racing, LLC, an independent racing team driven by a mission that extends far beyond the finish line. A Racing and Show Team with a Purpose While our team will be a force to be reckoned with on the track, every trophy won and every event we attend serves a greater objective. Midnight H

At the Veterans & Young Farmers Alliance, Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It is a reminder that the freedoms we live under were paid for by service members who never made it home. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in military service. For veterans, military families, and the farming communities we work with, it carries a deeper weight. It connects sacrifice in uniform to the ongoing responsibility we share on American soil. From Ser

At VYFA, we believe agriculture is about more than equipment.It’s about people. It’s about veterans trying to rebuild their lives after service. It’s about struggling family farms holding on through impossible seasons. It’s about rural communities fighting to survive while the world forgets they exist. That’s why Kubota stands out to us. While many major corporations give back in some way, Kubota has built a reputation for supporting communities at the ground level — not just

America is waking up to something many rural communities, veterans, and family farmers have warned about for years: Food security is not just an agriculture issue. It is a national security issue. The 2026 House Farm Bill debate has brought farmland ownership, foreign investment, food supply chains, and agricultural resilience into the center of national conversation. Policymakers are no longer discussing agriculture only as an economic sector. Increasingly, they are discussi

Every few years, Congress passes something called the Farm Bill. Most people assume it only affects farmers. That assumption is outdated. The 2026 Farm Bill is one of the most important workforce, food security, and rural development packages in the United States. It determines how billions of dollars are allocated across agriculture, land stewardship, training programs, food systems, and rural job creation. But the real story is bigger than agriculture policy. It’s about whe

Across California—and increasingly across the United States—families are being pushed into an impossible situation: pay large lump-sum “down payments” to keep essential utilities active, or risk losing power entirely. This is not a minor billing inconvenience. It is a structural barrier that is quietly destabilizing households, farms, and rural communities that are already under extreme financial pressure. And it is happening now. When “Payment Plans” Stop Being Real Help On

The 2026 Farm Bill continues a long pattern in U.S. agriculture policy—one that stabilizes existing farming operations while doing very little to address the real barrier facing the next generation: Getting into farming in the first place. It strengthens safety nets, expands insurance tools, and supports established commodity production systems—but it does not solve the deeper crisis of entry, access, and opportunity. That gap is exactly why the Veterans & Young Farmers Agric

The Farm Bill 2026 is being framed as a “modernization” of U.S. agriculture policy, but beneath the political language, it is better understood as an incremental update to an already stressed farm economy—not a full reset. While lawmakers describe it as a step toward stabilizing agriculture, farmers and analysts alike are pointing out a deeper reality: this bill strengthens existing systems more than it fixes the structural barriers facing new and small farmers. 📦 What the F