Shepherd was the first speaker at the benefit dinner in Sebastopol. Drawing from his experience as a military veteran, small farmer, poet and psychologist, he talked about the “broken systems” of our country’s veterans affairs and farming industry. Having been working with veterans for many years, he understands the healing potential that comes with working with living plants in the fields. He knows the power that farming holds in the transition from warfare to civilian life.
Farmers Helping Veterans – Veterans Helping Farmers
[...] and its mission. In fact, his work has been one of the major inspirations for what we intend to do. He spoke last fall at our benefit in Sebastopol, CA and in this essay published by Sonoma West, he expands on the main [...]