VETERANS CORNER

Honoring Service Through Compliance Excellence

A dedicated space for veterans building or growing compliant hemp operations in Wisconsin.

Our Story

Tri-County Hemp Resources is a Veteran-owned company founded by Randall H. Buchholz, a Navy Veteran.

We bring the discipline, precision, and mission-first mindset from military service to every aspect of hemp compliance — from seed sourcing and recordkeeping to waste handling and audit preparation.

Navy Veteran • Founder
Randall H. Buchholz

Why Veterans Excel in This Industry

  • Chain-of-custody and documentation discipline comes naturally
  • Experience with strict regulatory environments and SOPs
  • Leadership in building teams and processes from scratch
  • Commitment to getting it right the first time — audit ready, always

Special Support for Veteran Growers & Operators

Priority Scheduling

Veteran clients receive expedited consulting and on-site support.

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Grant & Funding Guidance

Help navigating veteran-specific grants, loans, and USDA programs for hemp.

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Peer-to-Peer Network

Connections with other veteran operators and resources in the Wisconsin hemp community.

Whether you're a transitioning service member, veteran farmer, or operating a veteran-led hemp business — we're here to help you succeed with full compliance. Your DD-214 can be uploaded during registration (if veteran status selected) or later via the Client Portal's Documents section (select category "DD214" for protected storage with legal hold). Uploading a DD-214 will automatically claim your veteran status.

Veteran-owned • Navy • Wisconsin

Veteran-Specific Resources

Curated programs, grants, and support networks to help veterans succeed in hemp and agriculture.

VA Veteran Small Business Programs

Certification, contracting opportunities, and business development support for veteran-owned businesses.

Visit VA OSDBU
USDA Veterans and Military Programs

Beginning farmer resources, loans, and priority for veterans entering agriculture including hemp.

Explore USDA Resources
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

State grants, education benefits, and agricultural transition support for WI veterans.

WI DVA Homepage
SBA Veteran Business Outreach Centers

Free counseling, training, and mentorship specifically for veteran entrepreneurs.

Find VBOC
Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG)

USDA grants for veterans to add value to hemp products (processing, marketing, etc.).

Apply for VAPG
Hemp Compliance for Veterans

DEA & USDA guidance tailored for service-disabled and transitioning veterans starting compliant operations.

USDA Hemp Portal

We Honor Veterans from Every Branch

Our team and clients include veterans from across the U.S. Armed Forces. Here's to all who served.

U.S. Army Veterans
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U.S. Air Force Veterans
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U.S. Marine Corps Veterans
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U.S. Coast Guard Veterans
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U.S. Space Force Veterans
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