Missouri Beginning Farming

"Grow Your Farm" is an educational program offered by University of Missouri Extension that is designed to help landowners interested in farming for the first time and current farmers wanting...

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LOCAL FOOD MARKETING PRACTICES SURVEY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 1. WHAT IS THE LOCAL FOOD MARKETING PRACTICES SURVEY? The 2015 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey is the first-ever surv...

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What:  Missouri Retail Farm Market School Course The Missouri Retail Farm Market School is a comprehensive program that educates participants about utilizing produce science knowledge to pro...

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University of Missouri-Extension is partnering with the USDA AMSTA this year to offer a one day training about the LFPP (Local Food Promotion) and FMPP (Farmers Market Promotion) grant opportuni...

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University of Missouri Extension will host a workshop for processors of acidified foods such as salsa and pickles, March 28-29 in Kansas City. The two-day workshop meets FDA training requirem...

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The Missouri State Florists Association and University of Missouri Extension announce the 20th Annual Greenhouse Growers’ School (Presented jointly with MLNA ‘Nuts and Bolts’ Event) on Thu...

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With winter approaching, we have more opportunities to work with our livestock in a more confined setting.  Handling livestock can sometimes be stressful for both people and the animals.  A lo...

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This is the time to look for beginning beekeeping classes across the state.  Here are a few that are upcoming.  If you don't see a location near you, go to the bottom of this post to find one ...

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Meet Terry Durham, one of America’s leading growers and processors with River Hills Harvest Elderberry Juice Products.  Terry will be at the Slow Food St. James Workshop to share his knowledg...

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An extension educational program will help landowners who want to get into farming for the first time as well as current farmers who are interested in starting new enterprises. Grow Your Fa...

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As a result of growing interest, the Missouri Organic Association Conference has evolved into Mid-America Organic Association Conference. This year we will be welcoming participants from eight s...

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University of Missouri Extension beekeeping workshop continues to be a popular request and one of the most widely attended programs. Improving the craft of beekeeping takes many years of experie...

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The Ozark Farmers Ag Co-op (OFAC) is presenting a conference to share instruction on how to contribute to your regional food supply using whatever land resources are available to you.  Whether ...

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The Missouri Aquaculture Association Winter Meeting will be Friday and Saturday, January 8-9, 2016 in Jefferson City. Friday, January 8 Friday’s activities will be at Hy-Vee which is at 37...

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The Midwest Winter Production Conference will be Thursday and Friday, January 21 and 22, 2016, at the Continental Banquet Center, 2728 North Rangeline, Joplin.  Aimed at professional and aspiri...

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The 20th annual Great Plains Growers Conference will attract home gardeners and commercial growers from the Midwest and beyond. The three-day conference, Jan. 7-9, 2016, in St. Joseph, wil...

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Ahh the winter… a time for farmers to kick back, relax, and catch up on all that reading that they missed over the season. Right? Ha!  For many farmers, this is the time that they relocate fr...

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The new “USDA Process Verified” shield that will allow consumers access  to more specific information about a USDA PVP product online. The fate of mandatory GMO labeling may still be...

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This is from a column from a colleague at the University of Vermont. Twenty years of observing new farmers has taught me that you are an enthusiastic, passionate, ambitious lot. This is a go...

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University of Illinois Extension will present a weekly educational series for the small farm community to provide practical information on emerging topics that advance local food production in I...

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THE CENTER FOR AGROFORESTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AGROFORESTRY IN ACTION WEBINAR SERIES.   "LOG-GROWN SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS: A CASE STUDY IN PROFITABLE...

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Cover crops can do a lot for your farm. To learn how they can support a thriving community of pollinators and beneficial insects—which in turn can improve crop quality and yield—check out...

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In a little over one month, it will be time for the Great Plains Growers Conference. This is one of the premier conferences for horticulture producers, and it is found right here in northwest Mi...

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The Midwest Winter Production Conference will be held Thursday and Friday, January 21 and 22, 2016.  A link will be provided on the market web site - webbcityfarmersmarket.com COST - $50 fee ...

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