Veterans Day | A Message from Joe Ricker, Founder of At Ease Orchard

Today was an emotional day for this old veteran.

Attending the USDA Veterans Day ceremony in Washington, D.C., and hearing Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and other federal leaders speak about the connection between veterans and agriculture was deeply moving.

Their belief in the skills, experience, and leadership that veterans bring to American agriculture meant more to me than I can adequately express.

At At Ease Orchard, we believe veterans have much to offer agriculture, and agriculture has tremendous opportunities for those who have served.

Our mission is to help veterans put their experience, determination, and commitment to service to work in agriculture.

If you're a veteran interested in farming, or if you have a need, resource, or opportunity that could benefit a veteran, please reach out to our team. We want to hear from you.

Service doesn't end when the uniform comes off. We're here to help veterans continue serving through agriculture.

On this Veterans Day, thank you to all who have served.

Joe Ricker
Founder, At Ease Orchard