Max Armstrong notes that nearly one-fourth of all military veterans live in or come from rural areas. Max shares new stats from USDA, including work to help veterans start or grow their ag careers. He notes that few pairings are as similar as agriculture and the military. As we celebrate Veteran's Day, we recognize the value of veterans to agriculture.

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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