Max Armstrong shares insight on the opportunities for veterans in rural America. There are rising job opportunities in a number of ag-related positions in the country, and many veterans often have some key skills that can be put to work right away; in addition college choices could include an ag-focused career direction. Learn more at newfarmers.usda.gov/veterans.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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