Geared to Give - Kubota Tractor Corporation and the Farmer Veteran Coalition
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:
2024
- Adam Cason, U.S. Army veteran, Oklahoma
- Lt. Col. Rob Moore, U.S. Marine Corps, New York
- Chris Pedersen, U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Wisconsin
- Capt. Blaine Underwood, U.S. Air Force, Florida
- Master Sgt. Pangia Xiong, California Army National Guard, California
2023
- Chelsey Stimson, U.S. Navy veteran, Montana
- Eric Pollack, U.S. Army veteran, Kentucky
- Joshua Morris, U.S. Army veteran, Missouri
- Hunter Uhland, U.S. Air Force veteran, Kansas
- Brian Chambers, U.S. Air Force veteran, New Hampshire
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.