Lawrence B. G. Rhone,

US Army DAV,

OGC Accredited,

Veteran’s Advocate

My life story is one that is diverse in nature and has afforded me a tremendous capacity to empathize with numerous cultural backgrounds, in numerous geographic locations. I have had the opportunity to experience the different social layers that exist in the United States, Germany (26 years), Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, France, and Great Britain, as a civilian. The capacity I have acquired provides me with unique insight on how fortunate we are to live in the State of Montana and this great country, the United States of America. 


My passion is serving my community. Specifically, I seek to serve Veterans from every generation, in navigating the process of accessing their earned Veteran’s Administration benefits through active “boots on the ground outreach.” Educating my community on this select group of individuals and developing innovative solutions on how to serve them is our mission. The cornerstone of every single part of what we strive to achieve through service, is “Suicide Prevention through Engagement and Advocacy”.


Our journey started with purchasing our farm with a VA Loan, to purchasing our tractor and small semi with trailer through a FSA microloan, to transitioning into a farm operations loan to acquire the many implements and tools one needs to operate efficiently. This included contracting with NRCS on fruit tree planting and production (1200 native to Montana fruit), to a whole farm micro irrigation system, to cover crop planting for soil health management, and high-tunnel acquisition for extended growing season production. 


Welcome to … Rhone’s Farm & Retreat LLC … a veteran’s solutions resource in transitioning from active service to civilian life. We provide firsthand insight into the journey of acquiring, establishing, and sustaining a Veteran owned, conservation oriented, organic practicing, farm, and ranch operation.


Welcome to … Rhone’s Warrior & Community Resources (nonprofit) … founded in January of 2018, this entity serves as a Warrior and Community resource in navigating all phases of life events through advocacy, coaching, support in farm & ranch activities, and education on topics of various

community and government services. We work with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) in Seminars throughout Montana, to provide mentorship for former service members (Warriors) in navigating their transition from the battlefield or active service to a farm or ranch setting. 


Additional Service roles include:

  • Veteran … “Cold War Era”, and the “Gulf War Era” 
  • Project Manager with the Farmer Veterans Coalition
  • Appointed to the Advisory Council on Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran’s Administration in Washington D.C. 
  • Office of General Counsel accredited Claims Representative
  • Member of the National Organization of Veteran’s Advocates (NOVA)
  • Defense Language Institute certified translator (German) and remain proficient as a simultaneous translator


For additional information on our activities and Mission, please visit our websites:

Lawrence B. G. Rhone,

US Army DAV,

OGC Accredited,

Veteran’s Advocate

My life story is one that is diverse in nature and has afforded me a tremendous capacity to empathize with numerous cultural backgrounds, in numerous geographic locations. I have had the opportunity to experience the different social layers that exist in the United States, Germany (26 years), Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, France, and Great Britain, as a civilian. The capacity I have acquired provides me with unique insight on how fortunate we are to live in the State of Montana and this great country, the United States of America. 


My passion is serving my community. Specifically, I seek to serve Veterans from every generation, in navigating the process of accessing their earned Veteran’s Administration benefits through active “boots on the ground outreach.” Educating my community on this select group of individuals and developing innovative solutions on how to serve them is our mission. The cornerstone of every single part of what we strive to achieve through service, is “Suicide Prevention through Engagement and Advocacy”.


Our journey started with purchasing our farm with a VA Loan, to purchasing our tractor and small semi with trailer through a FSA microloan, to transitioning into a farm operations loan to acquire the many implements and tools one needs to operate efficiently. This included contracting with NRCS on fruit tree planting and production (1200 native to Montana fruit), to a whole farm micro irrigation system, to cover crop planting for soil health management, and high-tunnel acquisition for extended growing season production. 


Welcome to … Rhone’s Farm & Retreat LLC … a veteran’s solutions resource in transitioning from active service to civilian life. We provide firsthand insight into the journey of acquiring, establishing, and sustaining a Veteran owned, conservation oriented, organic practicing, farm, and ranch operation.


Welcome to … Rhone’s Warrior & Community Resources (nonprofit) … founded in January of 2018, this entity serves as a Warrior and Community resource in navigating all phases of life events through advocacy, coaching, support in farm & ranch activities, and education on topics of various

community and government services. We work with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) in Seminars throughout Montana, to provide mentorship for former service members (Warriors) in navigating their transition from the battlefield or active service to a farm or ranch setting. 


Additional Service roles include:

  • Veteran … “Cold War Era”, and the “Gulf War Era” 
  • Project Manager with the Farmer Veterans Coalition
  • Appointed to the Advisory Council on Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran’s Administration in Washington D.C. 
  • Office of General Counsel accredited Claims Representative
  • Member of the National Organization of Veteran’s Advocates (NOVA)
  • Defense Language Institute certified translator (German) and remain proficient as a simultaneous translator


For additional information on our activities and Mission, please visit our websites: