Let’s check out the work the first Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence Winner does for other veterans

On Veteran’s Day we had the honor of speaking with retired Colonel Joe Ricker, the Farm Bureau’s first Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence Winner. He was recognized for his work in helping veterans through agriculture.

The American Farm Bureau shows us more about Colonel Ricker’s work.

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