(NAFB.com) – The American Farm Bureau, with support from Farm Credit, is seeking applications for the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. The award recognizes U.S. military veterans or service members for excellence in farming or agriculture and for positively impacting local communities. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize plus reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred for him or her and one guest to attend the American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, January 9-14, 2026. “We’re proud to elevate and celebrate veterans for their service to our country and their involvement in agriculture and local communities,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We greatly appreciate the sacrifices of veterans and active service members so we can enjoy the freedoms that we have in this country and highlight their contributions to agriculture.” Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence applications are due by 5 p.m. Eastern time on September 2.