WATCH: Retired Army Col. is the First Recipient of AFBF's Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence

The American Farm Bureau Federation has named retired Army Colonel Joe Ricker as the first recipient of its “Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence," recognizing him not only for his service to our country and his involvement in agriculture and his community.

Joe spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on his time in the Army, his agricultural experience, and what winning this award means to him.

Watch the clip here.