Founded in 2015, ACTS Freedom Farms of America develops master-planned agricultural communities that combine controlled-environment food production with affordable housing and career opportunities for service members, veterans and their families. Its veteran-centered model supports home ownership and agricultural business participation while supplying locally grown produce year-round through modular growing systems. The company’s projects are designed around community living, energy conservation and sustainable use of land and natural resources.
Veteran Compost DCFounded in 2010 by Army combat engineer Justen Garrity, Veteran Compost DC turns local food scraps into organic compost while creating jobs for veterans and their family members. The company operates a 30-acre farm in Aberdeen, Maryland, including the state’s only commercial worm-composting operation, where more than a million worms help produce vermicompost.ABERDEEN, MD
Patriot Cabin CompanyFormer Marine Stephen Ricket founded Patriot Cabin Company to create a place where veterans and their families can find practical support after service-related hardships. The Vinton, Ohio, startup is developing compact cabins for disabled and homeless veterans, with the broader goal of building a live-work community centered on rehabilitation and renewed opportunity.VINTON, OH
Hansel Hill FarmFounded by first-generation farmers Brian and Vickie on two acres in 2019, Hansel Hill Farm is a Millersville urban micro-farm growing local food and raising animals while welcoming the community for hands-on farm experiences. The disabled combat veteran- and woman-owned farm uses natural, pesticide-free growing methods and turns its working farm into a gathering place through educational programs, seasonal events, and its local Harvest Hub.MILLERSVILLE, MD
Veteran CompostVeteran Compost is a veteran-owned Maryland business built around employing veterans and their family members. From its 30-acre Aberdeen farm, the company turns food scraps into compost by hand, with soil-science testing guiding the work. Its collection service keeps all collected material out of landfills and supplies compost for homes, farms, and gardens across the region.ABERDEEN, MD