The American VetFarm Network Podcast shares conversations with veteran farmers, agricultural organizations, and partners working across farming, food systems, farm business, and sustainable agriculture.
Hosted by At Ease Orchard, the podcast is part of the American VetFarm Network, a program supporting veterans, service members, and military families who are exploring farming or getting a beginning farm business started.
Episodes include farmer stories, resource conversations, and insight on topics such as land access, funding, conservation, livestock, specialty crops, value-added agricultur
From Military Service to Oyster Farming with Mike Miezianka
U.S. Navy veteran and retired NYPD detective Mike Miezianka joins the American VetFarm Network Podcast to talk about his path into aquaculture and building Toasted Oysters on Long Island’s Great South Bay.
We talk about raising Blue Point oysters, learning the business, finding customers, and turning an interest in aquaculture into a commercial farm.
Mike also shares his work helping strengthen the veteran farming community in New York and what he has learned about entrepreneurship after military service.
Toasted Oysters: https://toastedoysters.com (https://toastedoysters.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
FarmScout: https://farmscoutlocal.com (https://farmscoutlocal.com)
American VetFarm Network: https://www.ateaseorchard.org/VetFarm-Network (https://www.ateaseorchard.org/VetFarm-Network)
5 Oct 2026
Regiment of the Cross-Faith, Farming & Service
In this episode of the American VetFarm Network Podcast, we’re joined by JJ Garcia, a U.S. Army veteran, farmer, and host of Regiment of the Cross.
JJ and his family raise Navajo-Churro sheep and rabbits in New Mexico. We talk about how their farm developed, why they chose the livestock they raise, and what farming looks like as a family operation.
The conversation also covers JJ’s Catholic faith and the work he does through Regiment of the Cross, where he shares stories of veterans, military chaplains, pilgrimage, sacrifice, and belief.
Learn more about Regiment of the Cross:
https://www.youtube.com/@RegimentumCrux (https://www.youtube.com/@RegimentumCrux)
Learn more about the American VetFarm Network:
https://www.ateaseorchard.org/VetFarm-Network (https://www.ateaseorchard.org/VetFarm-Network)
The American VetFarm Network is a program of At Ease Orchard connecting veterans, service members, and military families with agricultural education, farm resources, one-on-one support, and other opportunities in agriculture.
This episode is part of the American VetFarm Network, supported by USDA NIFA 2501.
28 Sept 2026
PGA HOPE: Free Golf for Veterans
In this episode of the American VetFarm Network Podcast, we’re joined by Tim Hubbard, an Army veteran and PGA HOPE Ambassador in Indiana.
Tim shares how he got involved with PGA HOPE, why the program matters to him, and how it gives veterans a chance to learn golf, spend time with other veterans, and build new connections.
One thing Tim makes clear is that you do not need golf experience to participate. Veterans can show up as complete beginners, and adaptive options are available for those who may need accommodations.
We also talk about Tim’s role as an ambassador and how he is helping more veterans learn about PGA HOPE and get connected with programs in their own communities.
Learn more about PGA HOPE in Indiana:
https://indianagolf.org/pga-hope/ (https://indianagolf.org/pga-hope/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Find PGA HOPE programs nationwide:
https://www.pgareach.org/services/military (https://www.pgareach.org/services/military)
Learn more about the American VetFarm Network and VetFarm Network Live:
https://www.ateaseorchard.org/ (https://www.ateaseorchard.org/)
VetFarm Network Live meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM Eastern.
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