Comments on: Land http://www.farmvetco.org Farmers Helping Veterans - Veterans Helping Farmers Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:49:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Esley J Holmes II http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2290 Esley J Holmes II Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:56:43 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2290 I'm an OIF vet who served with 4-64 AR Bn, 3ID in OIF III & V. I got medically discharged Nov. 2010 and moved back to Oklahoma where I leased 6 acres of land, I initially planned to raise pigs but woke up one day with something else in mind, unsure why or where the idea came from but instead of buying pigs I bought a small herd of Tibetan Yaks! Their amazing animals, just watching them and interacting with them is awesome for my PTSD and I think it would help heal others like myself! Esley J Holmes II 4-64ar Tuskers cheesy_e_16@yahoo.com I’m an OIF vet who served with 4-64 AR Bn, 3ID in OIF III & V. I got medically discharged Nov. 2010 and moved back to Oklahoma where I leased 6 acres of land, I initially planned to raise pigs but woke up one day with something else in mind, unsure why or where the idea came from but instead of buying pigs I bought a small herd of Tibetan Yaks! Their amazing animals, just watching them and interacting with them is awesome for my PTSD and I think it would help heal others like myself!

Esley J Holmes II
4-64ar Tuskers
cheesy_e_16@yahoo.com

]]> By: BU2 Garrison Hardisty http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2268 BU2 Garrison Hardisty Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:05:12 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2268 Ben, Let me know where you are, I am from Northern California, with experience in fruit trees, vegetable produce, poultry, and beef. I may have some equipment that can help you out. I will be discharged honorably in August of next year, and plan on helping my in-laws on their ranch.. Im sure we could talk and work a few things out. V/r, BU2 (SCW/SW/DV) Garrison Hardisty USN garrison.hardisty@gmail.com Ben, Let me know where you are, I am from Northern California, with experience in fruit trees, vegetable produce, poultry, and beef. I may have some equipment that can help you out. I will be discharged honorably in August of next year, and plan on helping my in-laws on their ranch.. Im sure we could talk and work a few things out.

V/r,
BU2 (SCW/SW/DV) Garrison Hardisty USN
garrison.hardisty@gmail.com

]]> By: Tony http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2252 Tony Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:33:10 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2252 I am a vet from the gulf war era. Im growing produce now.. But need help with alot of things from seeds to land, Im in the south Ga area Can you help me with some pointers Thanks. I am a vet from the gulf war era. Im growing produce now.. But need help with alot of things from seeds to land, Im in the south Ga area Can you help me with some pointers Thanks.

]]> By: Marlon Newson http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2249 Marlon Newson Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:44:41 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2249 Hi, I'm an Iraqi War vet whose discharged under honorable medical conditions. I've been having trouble readjusting to civilian life, recently relocated to Louisiana and want to farm. Being in the country has been the only form of therapy that works can anyone help me in regards to land acquisition, thanx. Hi, I’m an Iraqi War vet whose discharged under honorable medical conditions. I’ve been having trouble readjusting to civilian life, recently relocated to Louisiana and want to farm. Being in the country has been the only form of therapy that works can anyone help me in regards to land acquisition, thanx.

]]> By: Q http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2197 Q Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:22:59 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2197 Hello everyone i m a former marine i was try to figure out how can i get help starting my own farm but i also have experience a lot but just stay strong brothers in arms Hello everyone i m a former marine i was try to figure out how can i get help starting my own farm but i also have experience a lot but just stay strong brothers in arms

]]> By: michael hoolihan http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2193 michael hoolihan Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:40:32 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2193 Ben I am located in fairfield ca and currently farming and looking to start production a property in capay ca if you would like to talk, i have been around farming for a while and would be glad to share anything i can with you. Michael Hoolihan Farm Manager Blondie's Farm Fairfield Ca USMC Sgt 1990-1998 Ben
I am located in fairfield ca and currently farming and looking to start production a property in capay ca if you would like to talk, i have been around farming for a while and would be glad to share anything i can with you.

Michael Hoolihan
Farm Manager Blondie’s Farm
Fairfield Ca
USMC Sgt 1990-1998

]]> By: jack briggs http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-2113 jack briggs Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:40:52 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-2113 where is your farm? does your wife like farming? i just returned from iowa for a farmer veteran coalition on organics and aquaculture (fish) if you are still looking consider this family of four in michigan either way , i too am a vet, so stay in touch ben best of luck where is your farm? does your wife like farming? i just returned from iowa for a farmer veteran coalition on organics and aquaculture (fish) if you are still looking consider this family of four in michigan either way , i too am a vet, so stay in touch ben best of luck

]]> By: Karina http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-1783 Karina Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:05:52 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-1783 Where do you live, Ben? Where do you live, Ben?

]]> By: Mr. Murt Thompson http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-1782 Mr. Murt Thompson Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:11:47 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-1782 I'm also a disabled vet Ben -- but of the Cold War, and a USAF veteran enlisted volunteer. My disability is workable - and fortunately I have most of my physical capability still. If you could let me know what part of California you are in .. perhaps I could help in some way. I'm 58, but have some gardening experience - home based true but I've published several times in gardening magazines on growing food in non-traditional ways that were quite prolific -- I'm in Los Angeles at the moment, but open to other possibilities... if you are still reading this... reply if you can. If you aren't interested, well... I wish you and your family good luck anyway. I’m also a disabled vet Ben — but of the Cold War, and a USAF veteran enlisted volunteer. My disability is workable – and fortunately I have most of my physical capability still. If you could let me know what part of California you are in .. perhaps I could help in some way. I’m 58, but have some gardening experience – home based true but I’ve published several times in gardening magazines on growing food in non-traditional ways that were quite prolific — I’m in Los Angeles at the moment, but open to other possibilities… if you are still reading this… reply if you can. If you aren’t interested, well… I wish you and your family good luck anyway.

]]> By: Spc. Ben Watts http://www.farmvetco.org/vet-services/land/comment-page-1/#comment-1745 Spc. Ben Watts Fri, 21 May 2010 22:01:35 +0000 http://farmvetco.org/?page_id=6#comment-1745 Hello. I am a diabled veteran. I was a gunner on an MRAP, in Afghanistan, when our convoy was hit by an IED. We were then involved in a complex ambush. Being the gunner, I suffered a gunshot wound, scrapnel in my forearm, lost both my knees, and later was diagnosed with severe PTSD and well as a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) I have recently moved to a farm my in-laws own. It is 55 acres and has plenty potential for farm land. The problem being, I am down here alone, with only my wife and 3 year-old daughter. Niether of those would be able to help me, and I have physically, nor mentally, capable of doing it on my own. Where both my right and left knees are gone, I have problems with my mobility and have to rely on a can to move from one place to the other. Thus, is the reason for my request of help. I desperatly need a tractor, riding lawn mover, bushog, or just something that could help me take care of the property, that doesn't force me to do it on two blown out knees. I am VERY interested in any type of help that you may be able to give me that would help me learn how to start farming, any euiptment (i.e. tractor, bushog, large riding lawn mower with side deck, barn, storage unit, etc). This would be much appreciated. My doctors and therapist think it would be very beneficial for me to start doing a productive task. They state that this type of activity will help me a great deal in my rehabilitation. Regardless of what type of assistant you offer, I do beg that you take my situation into account, and find it in your heart to help out a wounded veteran. Please do contact me back and let me know the types of assistant available. Thank you an God Bless, Spc. Ben Watts US Army, Retired Purple Heart Receipient Hello. I am a diabled veteran. I was a gunner on an MRAP, in Afghanistan, when our convoy was hit by an IED. We were then involved in a complex ambush. Being the gunner, I suffered a gunshot wound, scrapnel in my forearm, lost both my knees, and later was diagnosed with severe PTSD and well as a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
I have recently moved to a farm my in-laws own. It is 55 acres and has plenty potential for farm land. The problem being, I am down here alone, with only my wife and 3 year-old daughter. Niether of those would be able to help me, and I have physically, nor mentally, capable of doing it on my own. Where both my right and left knees are gone, I have problems with my mobility and have to rely on a can to move from one place to the other. Thus, is the reason for my request of help. I desperatly need a tractor, riding lawn mover, bushog, or just something that could help me take care of the property, that doesn’t force me to do it on two blown out knees.
I am VERY interested in any type of help that you may be able to give me that would help me learn how to start farming, any euiptment (i.e. tractor, bushog, large riding lawn mower with side deck, barn, storage unit, etc). This would be much appreciated. My doctors and therapist think it would be very beneficial for me to start doing a productive task. They state that this type of activity will help me a great deal in my rehabilitation.

Regardless of what type of assistant you offer, I do beg that you take my situation into account, and find it in your heart to help out a wounded veteran. Please do contact me back and let me know the types of assistant available.

Thank you an God Bless,
Spc. Ben Watts
US Army, Retired
Purple Heart Receipient

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