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The Sit Down with Rachel - Jeanette Lombardo

On this edition of The Sit Down, Rachel Velasco is joined by Jeanette Lombardo, CEO of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.

Jeanette shares how her path took her from banking to advocacy, the importance of water management, and how she came to be involved with veterans transitioning to the world of agriculture.

You can find more information on the Farmer Veterans Coalition via their website.

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