Organic Farm Gives Job Skills, Peace of Mind to Vets

A small, organic farm in San Diego is giving veterans a peaceful place to get a fresh start in life after years of military service and combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colin Archipley, owner of Archi’s Acres, provides training in organic agriculture, grove management and hydroponic techniques to former service members. According to the U.S. Labor Department, the unemployment rate for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans is 21.1 percent, well above the 16.6 percent of their civilian counterparts. Post-traumatic stress disorder along with physical and mental injuries account for much of these veterans remaining unemployed. (SignOn San Diego). Read more.