• Great Plains Growers Conference: Connect. Learn. Grow.

    January 8, 9, 10th | Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO. Welcome and Keynote Address, featuring CURTIS MILLSAP ~ Owner/ Operator, Millsap Farms | Springfield, MO CONFERENCE TRACKS : January 9th & 10th  Business Development/Marketing Tree Fruits Small Fruits Vegetable Production … Continued

  • National Rural Grocery Summit – Fargo, ND

    Holiday Inn - Fargo, ND 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND

    The Rural Grocery Initiative is excited to co-host the 2026 Summit with two organizations that have a long history of supporting rural grocers in their states: the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) and the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC). The National … Continued

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  • Food Business Start-Up Summit – Hays, Kansas

    The Food Business Start-Up Summit is a hands-on, two-day working retreat designed to help Kansas food and farm entrepreneurs make real progress on their businesses. Rather than sitting through presentations, participants work alongside trusted advisors and peers to tackle challenges like licensing, … Continued

    $300.00
  • Food Business Start-Up Summit – Lawrence, Kansas

    The Food Business Start-Up Summit is a hands-on, two-day working retreat designed to help Kansas food and farm entrepreneurs make real progress on their businesses. Rather than sitting through presentations, participants work alongside trusted advisors and peers to tackle challenges like licensing, … Continued

    $300.00
  • Missouri State Fair, Aug. 13-23, 2026

    Visit the Missouri State Fair Aug. 13-23, 2026, in Sedalia, in celebration of our great state’s 122nd annual agricultural showcase! The 400-acre fairgrounds will present premier livestock shows, competitive exhibits and first-class professional entertainment. Mark your calendar, grab your family and … Continued

  • Urban Food Systems Symposium – Kansas City, MO

    Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza 4445 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

    UFSS brings together a national and international audience of academic, non-profit, private-sector, government and research-oriented professionals around this years’ theme of ‘Cultivating Communities, Cities, and Food Systems.’ UFSS fosters collaboration and emphasizes the role of urban food systems in shaping … Continued

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  • State Sales Tax for Retailers – Kansas SBDC at WSU

    WSU Metroplex 5015 E. 29th st N., Wichita, KS, United States

    This training is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explaining the differences between the Kansas Retailers' Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers' Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use tax. You will … Continued

    Free
  • Ozark Fall Farm Fest – Oct. 2, 3, & 4

    Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 3001 N. Grant Ave., Springfield, MO, United States

    Join us for the 47th annual Ozark Fall Farmfest on Oct. 2, 3, & 4, 2026. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Parking and admission are … Continued

  • 2026 Chestnut Festival

    MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm 10 Research Center Road, New Franklin, MO, United States

    Date: October 10, 2026 - October 10, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm, 10 Research Center Road, New Franklin, MO 65274 Experience Missouri Agroforestry The Missouri Chestnut Festival is a one-of-a-kind event … Continued

  • 2026 SMALL FARMERS CONFERENCE

    Margaritaville Lake Resort 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO, United States

    The Small Farmers Conference at Lincoln University of Missouri, where small farmers, agricultural experts, and community leaders will gather for three days of learning, networking, and growth. This event offers an opportunity to explore the latest in sustainable farming practices, business … Continued