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)