Episode 271. Farmer Veteran Finds Passion in Horticulture Therapy
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In this episode of Voices from the Field, Margo Hale, NCAT’s ATTRA Program Director, visits with Charley Jordan, a flower farmer in Tennessee. Charley is a military veteran and talks with Margo about his journey to farming.
Charley discusses his farm operation and the enterprises he has pursued, including how his military service and farming experience led him to horticulture therapy. Charley shares his passion for horticulture therapy, and for using agriculture to help others heal. Charley also discusses USDA programs and other resources he has used to help his farm.
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Other Resources:
University of Tennessee Horticulture Therapy Program
Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
Cultivemos – The Network for Farmer Well-Being
North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center
Southern Region Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program
Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Resources
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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