BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today they have made a $100,000 donation to the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s (FVC) Fellowship Fund, which provides micro grants to veterans in their beginning years of farming or ranching. This marks the seventh year Tractor Supply has partnered with FVC to assist farmer veterans as part of its ongoing commitment to Hometown Heroes, which includes military service members, veterans and first responders.
“At Tractor Supply, our ability to serve our nation’s veterans who live, and love Life Out Here is due in large part to their sacrifice, It is our honor to support them as they navigate their next chapter as civilians, especially when it comes to farming and ranching. Whether it’s helping them get the tools and equipment needed to get their operation off the ground, funding a FVC training session or providing some friendly advice, Tractor Supply and its team members are thrilled to help.”
– Colin Yankee
Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Tractor Supply
and former U.S. Army Captain.
Tractor Supply selected 50 veterans from all branches of the U.S. Military to each receive a $1,000 Tractor Supply gift card. Recipients can use the funds to purchase items that will make a crucial difference in their farm businesses. According to FVC, commonly purchased items include ATVs, beekeeping equipment, breeding livestock, bulk feed, fencing and tractor implements. The Tractor Supply Company Foundation donated an additional $50,000 to further support farmer veterans in the form of grants and through FVC programming. Through the joint initiative, the Company and Foundation have provided more than $650,000 in gift cards and funding to FVC over the last seven years, assisting more than 400 farmer veterans nationwide.
“The Farmer Veteran Coalition is incredibly grateful to Tractor Supply for their continued commitment to those who have served our country and now serve their communities through agriculture production. These gift cards are more than just financial support — they’re a vote of confidence in our veterans’ hard work and determination to build strong, sustainable farms As part of our Fellowship Fund, this donation helps remove barriers and provides our members with critical resources they need to thrive.”
Jeanette Lombardo
Chief Executive Officer of FVC
This year’s applicants were selected based on vision and goals for the future of their business, ability to show how an award will help grow their farm business, and community involvement, among other criteria. Highlights of this year’s recipients include:
- Eduardo Barajas, who retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. He currently operates Barajasville LLC, a 100-acre property in Medina County, Texas. His goal is to sell Herefords, honey, and grain or pasture on the crop field. He grew up in a rural community helping his grandfather on the daily operation of the family farm until he joined the military.
“The work is hard, but we love what we do,” Eduardo said. “Our family believes in creating a generational tradition of farmers and ranchers in Texas.”
- Sara Coakley, an Army veteran who owns and operates Buckeye Shroomery in Alexandria, Ohio. The farm specializes in the cultivation of gourmet mushrooms, supplying fresh, sustainably grown produce to local markets, restaurants and community organizations. Despite facing setbacks, including a fire that temporarily halted operations, the business has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, resuming production and continuing to support local food systems.
- Austin Field, an active-duty Navy construction mechanic who runs a small poultry farm in Roy, Washington, with his wife and three children. They sell chicken, turkey, quail and duck eggs primarily to military families on Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma. They also invite families to the farm to see the animals. Grant funding will help them increase their flock size to provide more farm-fresh eggs to military families.
- Matthew Brooking, a Marine veteran who operates a multi-species regenerative farm on 50 acres in Columbia, Mississippi. Brooking Farm sells eggs and livestock directly to customers and is exploring beekeeping for honey and pollination and growing crops aligned with regenerative principles and local market demands.
- John Krellner, an Officer in the Air Force who served for more than 26 years. He and his wife purchased 243 acres of raw land in the foothills of New Hampshire’s Presidential Mountains and are in the first year of building Maple Trails Farm, LLC, a honeybee, maple syrup and forestry management business to serve local residents and tourists.
A complete listing of grant recipients can be found here.
FVC is founded on the belief that veterans possess the unique skills and character needed to strengthen rural communities and create sustainable food systems. Agriculture, in turn, offers purpose, opportunity and physical and psychological benefits. For the last two years, Tractor Supply has selected FVC as one of 10 organizations that each received $100,000 as part of Tractor Supply’s $1 million Hometown Heroes donation in support of military service members, veterans and first responders.
Tractor Supply also shows its appreciation for Hometown Heroes with special savings all year long through its Neighbor’s Club rewards program. The Hometown Heroes benefit is one of the few recognition programs that provides everyday savings to military service members, veterans and first responders with no limit on total savings and no brand exclusions. Visit Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes to enroll.
Tractor Supply also honors military service members and veterans with discounts on Fourth of July and Veterans Day and supports military and veteran organizations year-round through multiple programs and initiatives.
To learn more about Tractor Supply’s FVC partnership, visit TractorSupply.com/Military.
About Tractor Supply Company
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 296 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 52,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.
As part of the Company’s commitment to caring for animals of all kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer, and Allivet, a leading online pet pharmacy, in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able to provide comprehensive solutions for pet care, livestock wellness and rural living, ensuring customers and their animals thrive. From its stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to serve and support Life Out Here.
As of June 28 2025, the Company operated 2,335 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 207 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information, visit www.tractorsupply.com and www.Petsense.com.
