Project Victory Gardens

06/11/2026

Some things are worth the trouble of keeping.

Seven courses. Spirits, wine, and cider from seven corners of the world. A table full of people who showed up curious and stayed til the stars came out.

To our chefs and Robbie Hall—you were extraordinary. To .e.market for hosting us with such grace. To .agriculture ACRE for making it possible.

We'll see you back here next June. 🥂

05/28/2026

Some mornings just feel right. Check it out for yourself at 16 farms across SC!

Boots in the dirt.
Coffee on the tailgate.
Good people showing up for each other.

That’s what Coffee and Chores is all about.

RSVP at coffeeandchores.org

Veterans gathering on farms across South Carolina to work a little, talk a little, and remember what it feels like to be part of a crew again.

☕🌱

05/26/2026

Tickets are available for our amazing farm-to-table dinner on June 9th at T.E. Market! This is definitely something you don't want to miss!

Buy tickets at: https://www.projectvictorygardens.org/event-list

05/16/2026

This week’s plan:

☕ Start with Coffee & Chores
🌱 End with the Farms of the Brave Ag + Art Tour

Join us on a veteran farm this week for Coffee & Chores — a relaxed morning with coffee, conversation, and a little time outdoors.

Then this weekend, bring the whole family out to explore the Farms of the Brave Ag + Art Tour, where you can visit veteran farms across South Carolina, meet the farmers, and see what they’re growing and creating.

Make a week of it.

Find a farm near you → coffeeandchores.org

05/12/2026

🌾 Force Multiplier Webinar Series | Session 2

If you grew it, raised it, or harvested it—what's stopping you from turning it into a retail-ready product?

Join us this Thursday, May 13 at 2:00 PM on Zoom as Jim Johnson from the SC Small Business Development Center walks us through the real-world pathway from raw product to revenue. This free session is open to anyone!

📌 Value-Added Product Development & Processing
From Raw Product to Retail-Ready Revenue

In this session, you'll learn how to:
→ Navigate cottage food laws, commercial kitchen requirements, and processing regulations in SC
→ Build pricing strategies that reflect your TRUE costs
→ Identify one value-added product opportunity on your operation
→ Map out the regulatory pathway to bring it to market

This is practical, actionable guidance—no fluff, no jargon. Just the information you need to make smart decisions about growing your farm's revenue.

🔗 Register now at: https://www.palmettovetsinag.org/programs

05/11/2026

🌾✨ Farm to Table Dinner | June 9 | 7pm | T.E. Market

Some evenings are just different. This is one of them.
Join us under the stars for an exquisite tasting dinner on the farm—a celebration of land, season, and the farmers, veterans, and families who make this region thrive.

We're honored to welcome three of South Carolina's finest Chef Ambassadors to the table:
🍽️ Brandon Velie ('15)
🍽️ Sarah McClure ('18)
🍽️ Erica McCier ('23)..paired with a curated wine selection that honors every course.

Proceeds support microgrants for veteran farmers in the Farms of the Brave Agritourism Incubator Program. This dinner isn't just a meal—it's a movement.
👗 Dress code: Farm Fancy
💼 Sponsorships available!
🎟️ Grab your tickets at projectvictorygardens.org/event-list or in person at T.E. Market.
Let's raise a glass to good food, good land, and a good cause. 🥂

05/10/2026

We can't wait to visit all 17 of these farms over Memorial Day Weekend! How many will you get to? Whether it is 1 or all 17, it's going to be epic! Please follow Farms of the Brave and make your plans for May 22-25!

05/09/2026

The weekly question:
☕ Which farm am I starting my morning at?

Coffee & Chores gatherings are happening across South Carolina this week on farms. Stop by, grab a mug, and enjoy a slower start to the day.

Find a farm near you → coffeeandchores.org

05/02/2026

Coffee tastes better on a farm. Especially if it is roasted by a and !

Coffee & Chores is back this week across South Carolina at veteran-led farms. Pull up a chair, grab a mug, and start your morning with good people and strong coffee.

See the weekly schedule → coffeeandchores.org

05/01/2026

We are always thrilled to see the Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Fund results come out, so we can celebrate so many amazing veteran-led farms! Huge congratulations to all of the South Carolina winners:

Dionna Blocker | Jack’s Sensory Farm, Greenville, South Carolina, Army

Sandra Trowell | Old Dog Farm SC, Pendleton, South Carolina, Army

Clifton Lary | Lary Farms, Dorchester, South Carolina, Army

Brian Pittman | East Ridge Farms LLC, Lancaster, South Carolina, Navy

We know you will all do great things for your farms with this opportunity and continue to contribute to your communities!

Farmer Veteran Coalition of South Carolina

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund awardees! This year’s group of Farmer Veterans continues to demonstrate the strength, dedication, and innovation that drive America’s agricultural future.

Our gratitude goes out to all who made this year’s Fellowship Fund possible: Wounded Warrior Project, Kubota Tractor Corporation, Tractor Supply Foundation, Tractor Supply Company, Farm Credit Council, AgWest Farm Credit, California Farm Credit Alliance, U.S. Small Business Administration, Cabbage Hill Farm Foundation, Farmer Veteran Coalition of Virginia, Farmer Veteran Coalition of Ohio, and Farmer Veteran Coalition of Minnesota, and the many generous individuals who contributed. Your combined support directly impacts the lives and livelihoods of Farmer Veterans across the country.

See the full list of 2026 awardees: https://farmvetco.org/fvfellowship/2026-farmer-veteran-fellowship-fund-awardees/

We’re always working to expand the Fellowship Fund and welcome new partners who want to uplift the community. Those interested in joining our efforts can reach us at [email protected].

If you weren’t selected this year, please don’t lose heart. We encourage you to apply again for the 2027 cycle and connect with our team via [email protected] for guidance throughout the process.

Read the full 2026 press release: https://farmvetco.org/2026/05/01/national-farmer-veteran-coalition-announces-2026-farmer-veteran-fellowship-fund-awardees/