Five Farmer Veterans Receive New Kubota Equipment Through 2026 Geared to Give Program
Kubota Tractor Corporation and the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) have announced the recipients of the 2026 “Geared to Give” program, recognizing military veterans who have transitioned into agriculture.
The five awardees were honored during a special ceremony ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at NASCAR San Diego Weekend at Naval Base Coronado, where they received ceremonial keys to new Kubota equipment.
The 2026 honorees are:
- Keelan Brown – U.S. Navy veteran, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
- Justin Butts – U.S. Navy veteran, Berne, New York
- Hudson Grigg – U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hesperus, Colorado
- Jeff Morrison – U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Chaseburg, Wisconsin
- Joseph Santry – U.S. Army veteran, Columbia, California
“‘Geared to Give’ is about honoring veterans not only for their military service, but also for the meaningful impact they continue to make in their communities through agriculture,” said Alex Woods, President of Kubota Tractor Corporation and a veteran of the Army National Guard.
Woods added, “Bringing this year’s recipients to NASCAR San Diego Weekend at Naval Base Coronado created a powerful opportunity to recognize these farmer veterans in front of passionate fans and fellow Americans who value hard work, service and dedication. We are proud to support their next chapter with equipment that can help grow their operations for years to come.”
More than 700 applications were submitted through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. One winner was selected from each of Kubota’s five U.S. operating divisions.
The recipients operate a wide variety of agricultural enterprises, including vegetable production, regenerative farming, livestock operations, poultry production, and pasture-raised hog farming.
As part of the recognition program, the veterans and their guests attended NASCAR events, met driver Ross Chastain and the Trackhouse Racing team, toured the racing garage, and participated in a pre-race presentation.
“Farmer Veteran Coalition members bring unmatched resilience, leadership and determination to agriculture, and programs like ‘Geared to Give’ help provide the support needed to turn their goals into reality,” said Jeanette Lombardo, Chief Executive Officer of the Farmer Veteran Coalition.
She continued: “Kubota’s continued investment in veterans and rural communities has made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many of our members, and we are honored to continue this partnership together.”
Since 2015, the program has contributed more than $1.2 million in support and donated 56 pieces of equipment to farmer veterans across the United States.
For more information on the “Geared to Give”, visit at https://www.kubotausa.com/about
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