Powering and Empowering Our Nation’s Veterans
Kubota’s flagship philanthropic program, “Geared to Give” in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC), recognizes current and past U.S. military service members for their continued service to their communities through farming, many of whom need the gift of Kubota equipment to help them achieve self-sufficiency and take their farming operation to the next level.
“It truly is the American dream for many – and certainly those returning or starting a new career in farming – to become a self-sufficient farmer, with the right mix of equipment, drive and determination to make tending to the land your life’s work,” said Alex Woods, Kubota senior vice president of sales operations, supply chain and parts, and an Army National Guard veteran. “Kubota is proud to work with FVC to recognize our nation’s veterans to power and empower them with the right equipment to help them achieve their dreams.”
Kubota’s “Geared to Give” program has provided equipment and grants to farmer veterans since 2015 through FVC’s Fellowship Fund, which matches veterans’ needs with donated resources to help them further their agriculture careers.
Each year, farmer veterans can apply to the FVC Fellowship Fund to be considered for donated Kubota equipment through the “Geared to Give” program. For more information on FVC’s application process, visit www.farmvetco.org.
Our esteemed farmer veteran “Geared to Give” alumni of Kubota equipment:
2022
Brian Gorman, U.S. Army, Montana
Joy Hughes, U.S. Army, Oklahoma
Robert Bartleson, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, Florida
Larry Daugherty, Pennsylvania and West Virginia Army National Guard, Pennsylvania
John Lord, U.S. Army, Kansas
2021
Ryan Blumhagen, U.S. Army, Harvey, North Dakota
Eric Grandon, U.S. Army, Ovapa, West Virginia
Benjamin Henbest, U.S. Army, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Colleen Hudspeth, U.S. Army, Fruitland, Washington
Tracy Robinson, U.S. Marine Corps, Blakely, Georgia
2020
Bodhi Anderson, U.S. Navy, Honomu, Hawaii
Andrew Edelen, U.S. Marine Corps, Alice, Texas
Cody Miller, U.S. Army, Thayer, Iowa
Joshua Nelson, U.S. Marine Corps and West Virginia Air National Guard, Ripley, West Virginia
Kara Rutter, U.S. Army, Aiken, South Carolina,
2019
Stephen Carter, U.S. Army, Bristow, Oklahoma
Russell Guzzetta, U.S. Marine Corps, Lithia, Florida
Brion McClintock, U.S. Army, Gardners, Pennsylvania
Soraya Pellan, U.S. Air Force, Omaha, Nebraska (previously Sacramento-based)
Jacob Sass, U.S. Army, Chatfield, Minnesota
2018
Christopher Banco, U.S. Navy, Prosperity, Pennsylvania
David McArdle, U.S. Navy, Hoffman, Minnesota
Dan Wallace, U.S. Air Force, Kettle Falls, Washington
Matt McCain, U.S. Navy, Ringgold, Louisiana
Michael Reynolds, U.S. Army, Calhoun, Georgia
2017
Matt Fitzwater, U.S. Army, Liberty, Kentucky
Joel Heinzeroth, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Cherri Marin, U.S. Air Force, Sweet Home, Oregon
Randy Ramberger, U.S. Army, Swayzee, Indiana
2016
Julie Hollars, U.S. Navy, Vallecito, California
Jason Scramlin, U.S. Marine Corps, Hickory Corners, Michigan
Chad Tackett, U.S. Army, Lincolnton, Georgia
Aaron White, U.S. Marine Corps, Carlisle, Iowa
2015
Marvin Frink, U.S. Army, Red Springs, North Carolina
Jason Kerr, U.S. Army, Dewitt, Iowa
Matt Soldano, U.S. Marine Corps, Lafayette Township, New Jersey
Discount Program: “Geared to Give” Continues Giving
The partnership also provides support to Farmer Veteran Coalition members through instant customer rebates for purchasing select Kubota equipment. Veterans across the country have realized savings in the form of rebates that go above and beyond most current Kubota promotions.
The discount program is honored at all 1,100 authorized-Kubota dealerships nationwide. To qualify, a Kubota customer must be a veteran from any branch of the U.S. military and a Veteran member of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. All veterans can apply for a free FVC membership on the organization’s website, www.farmvetco.org.