Missouri Farmers Union 2024 Annual Meeting Featuring Will Harris
2024-11-07 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Bradford Research Farm, 4968 S Rangeline Rd, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Missouri Farmers Union will host our 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 7th at the Bradford Research Farm in Columbia.
Bradford Research Farm
4968 S Rangeline Road
Columbia, MO 65201

Join us for good programming and better company!
$30 per ticket for MOFU members
$60 per ticket for non-members
Purchase tickets here: https://checkout.eventcreate.com/missouri-farmers-union-am24/select-buy
EVENT SCHEDULE
4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Networking Happy Hour & Book Signing
4:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Welcome, MOFU President Tom Coudron
4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dr. Babu Valliyodan, Lincoln University, Hemp: Your Next Cash Crop
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Will Harris, White Oak Pastures, Regenerative Ag
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dinner by Peachtree Catering
7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Katie Nixon, Heartland Regional Food, Business Builder Grant
7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion with Will Harris and Local Regenerative Ag Leaders
Panelists:
– Will Harris, White Oak Pastures
– Greg Judy, Green Pastures Farm
– Bill Sullivan, Sullivan Farms
– Liz Graznak, Happy Hollow Farm
– Emily Wright, Three Creeks Farm and Forest
See you there!

Southwest Iowa Local Food Summit
2024-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Memorial Community Center, 501 Main St, Malvern, IA, United States
About: Join us Nov. 8 for the second annual Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit featuring educational sessions from regional speakers, businesses along Malvern’s Main Street, locally sourced food, and networking opportunities.
Session topics will include:

Farm to school
Rural grocery store initiatives
Breakouts for local farmers on production and marketing

The summit will also include:

Free breakfast and lunch (catered by Classic Cafe in Malvern)
Exhibitor booths and farm stands for community members to gather resources and shop
Real-time interpretation from English to Spanish will be available

Cost: free
Register by Friday, Nov. 1. To register, click here.
When: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Liberty Memorial Community Center, 501 Main St., Malvern, Iowa
Questions/assistance contact: Angelyn Wang at angelynw@cfra.org or 402.870.1721
Hosted by: Center for Rural Affairs and Golden Hills RC&D

Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit
2024-11-12 08:00 - 2024-11-13 17:00 | Stoney Creek Hotel, Columbia, MO, 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
For over 120 years Empower Missouri has brought together a team of anti-poverty advocates to learn together, make connections, and advance our mission. Our 2024 Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit will be held in at Stoney Creek Hotel in Columbia, Missouri on November 12th and 13th. You won’t want to miss it!
Attendees will receive training, support and inspiration to advocate on affordable housing, criminal legal system reform, food security, and other anti-poverty issues. We’ll have two amazing keynote presentations, from Andrea Elliott and Merideth Rose, and you’ll have access to workshops (more details here) from local and national anti-poverty organizations, and coalition meetings to finalize policy agendas for the 2025 legislative session that starts in January. Together, we will use our voices to influence policy that will bring an end to poverty.
Click Here to Read Session Descriptions
Visit the website for additional information, including membership savings, hotel, and contact: Anti-Poverty Advocates Summit – Empower Missouri

Shared Kitchen Summit in New Orleans, LA
2024-11-12 09:00 - 2024-11-15 17:00 | The Conference Center on II, 601 Poydras Street, 11th Floor, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
The Shared Kitchen Summit is taking place in New Orleans, LA from November 12-15. The Shared Kitchen Summit is a four-day event built by shared kitchens, for shared kitchens. More than an event, it’s become the cornerstone to swapping best practices and accessing priceless hands-on data and technical know-how for running successful shared kitchen projects and programs. Attendees will access:

Expert-led panels
1:1 mentoring
Deep dive breakout sessions
Direct connections to industry resources
Local food systems tour
Shared Kitchen 101 Pre-Summit Workshop for pre-revenue and beginning kitchens (optional)

Each year Summit organizers put out an application for scholarships from underinvested communities to attend this technical assistance-rich event. This year 56 applications were submitted and Summit organizers have been able to cover 18 attendees.
Applications were submitted from businesses across the nation, if you are interested in supporting applicants from your region by either offering support for a scholarship or connecting with individuals and businesses to provide other forms of technical support, please reach out to tyler@thefoodcorridor.com. Additionally, please also reach out if you are interested in attending the conference!
For specific ticket information, click here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefoodcorridor/1255138

Kansas Rural Center Food and Farm Conference
2024-11-16 08:30 - 15:30 | Broadview Hotel, 400 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Saturday, November 16th | Drury Broadview Hotel | Wichita, KS | $45
Join Common Ground Producers & Growers at this year’s Kansas Rural Center (KRC) Food and Farm Conference. Each year, KRC provides current commentary on real issues that our farmers and their communities face. This year’s keynote speaker, Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food, will highlight the increasing dominance of big business in our food system and the need for KRC’s ongoing efforts to keep our farmers on the land and to ensure the availability of healthy local food for all Kansans.
3 FREE spots available! If you are in the Greater Wichita area reply to this email letting us know that you are interested in attending. First come, first serve.
Follow this link for more information: 2024 Annual Conference — Kansas Rural Center

Kansas Farmers Union Pre-Convention Training
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | Springhill Suites Marriott, One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
November 18-19th – Pre Convention Training | SpringHill Suites Marriott One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS
Join us at the Kansas Farmers Union Pre-Convention Farmers Training Monday, November 18th from 1 PM – 6:30 PM & Tuesday, November 19th 8 AM – 5 PM. Continue your stay for the Kansas Farmers Union Convention the 20-21st, all happening in Lawrence, Kansas.
Whether you’re an experienced specialty crop grower or just starting out, the pre-convention training offers valuable insights for both urban and rural agriculture enthusiasts, community gardeners and growers. Covering topics from canning to marketing your products, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge from industry experts across various facets of agriculture.
Scholarships are limited and will be given to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are growers, food system stakeholders, and people interested in creating an equitable food system. Scholarships include 100% of pre-convention training and hotel stay or mileage.
Apply Here!
Scholarship applications will be accepted through November 8, 2024. Applicants will be notified on November 12, 2024
Reach out to Kansas Farmers Union for more information: Home | Kansas Farmers Union

The Conscience of Agriculture - Kansas Farmers Union's 2024 State Convention
2024-11-20 09:00 - 2024-11-21 15:00 | One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Join us for our annual state convention where you’ll hear from wonderful speakers, vote on leadership and state policy, and connect with other Kansas farmers and ranchers.
Please contact Nick Levendofsky at nick@kansasfarmersunion.org if you are a beginning/emerging farmer and would like to apply for a scholarship.
Visit this link for a pdf. version of the tentative convention schedule: https://4c460b82-4bdf-4db7-94a6-d5913fab96bc.usrfiles.com/ugd/3ba50b_5c10e3fb9f0c416fbcff51d26341a765.pdf
Visit this link for prices, tickets, and more information: https://www.kansasfarmersunion.org/event-details-registration/kansas-farmers-union-2024-state-convention
Time & Location

Nov 20, 2024, 9:00 AM CST – Nov 21, 2024, 3:00 PM CST
Lawrence, One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA

Kansas Farmers Union
115 E. Marlin, Suite #108,

PO Box 1064McPherson, KS 67460
​Phone: 620-241-6630
Fax: 620-241-8054
Email: info@kansasfarmersunion.com

The Last-Minute Holiday Market - This year, it's okay to procrastinate.
2024-12-18 12:00 - 19:00 | WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E 29th St. North., Wichita, Kansas, 67220, United States
Our Last-Minute Holiday Market on December 18, 2024, is the perfect platform to showcase your products and services to a bustling crowd of last-minute shoppers. Purposefully scheduled after Wichita State University finals but before Super Saturday (December 21) we’re targeting those procrastinators who want to find the perfect gift but just haven’t had time. Plus, Santa Claus will be stopping by the Holiday Market for photos and those last-minute wish list additions! Here’s what to expect:
• We plan to have food trucks serving lunch and dinner.
• Conveniently located at the WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex with ample free parking.
• There are a limited number of tables are available for an additional fee or bring your own.
• Service providers must be able to sell gift certificates of some kind.
• There will be a mandatory pre-market Zoom meeting on Wednesday, December 11, at 4:00 p.m.
• Internet is not available for vendor sales processing; a signed agreement that you will not use WSU WiFi is required.
• We will encourage cash sales and plan to bring in an ATM for this purpose.
• The Kansas SBDC at WSU is unable to fund advertising for this event. However, we will actively promote it within the community. To ensure the event’s success, we kindly request that vendors contribute to the event’s promotion, such as by donating items for door prize gift baskets.
If you have any questions about the market, please contact email rebecca.ignowski@wichita.edu. Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Market Hours: Noon – 6:00 p.m. Setup: 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Teardown: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Costs: $25.00 for 10′ x 10′ Booth Space $20.00 for 8′ x 8′ Booth Space $5.00 for 30″ x 6′ Table (Optional)

Great Plains Growers Conference
2025-01-09 08:00 - 2025-01-11 16:00 | Missouri Western University, 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, MO, 64507, United States
Pre-Conference WORKSHOPS January 9th conference & Trade Show January 10-11th

Welcome to the 2025 Great Plains Growers Conference!
We are excited to invite you to join us from January 9-11 for an enriching experience at the premier event for vegetable, fruit, cut flower, and specialty crop growers from across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Each year, this 3-day conference draws 350-400 dedicated growers, ranging from full-time farm market vendors to part-time diversified horticulture producers, for a deep dive into the latest industry trends and practices.
Kick off the conference on Thursday, January 9th, with our full-day, topic-specific workshops, which are available for a separate admission fee. These focused sessions offer an opportunity to delve into specialized areas, including Hard Cider, Marketing Boot Camp, and Nut Orchards.
The main conference takes place on Friday, January 10th, and Saturday, January 11th, featuring a diverse range of educational tracks. Throughout these two days, you can attend concurrent sessions covering vital topics such as:

Business Development & Marketing
Vegetable Production
Greenhouse & Hydroponic Production
Protected Culture (Tunnels)
Integrated Pest Management
Forest Farming
S ARE Farmer Forum
Tree Fruits/Small Fruits
Organic/Regenerative Farming
Cut Flowers

In addition to the informative sessions, our conference also includes a vibrant trade show with over 40 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in the industry.
The 2025 conference will be held from 9th -11th of January at Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO and will be in-person. To register and for more information, please visit: Great Plains Growers Conference – 2025 Great Plains Growers Conference
For additional information: GPGC c/o Buchanan County Extension, 4125 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64507, Tel. 816-279-1691 Email: Buchananco@missouri.edu
See you in January!

Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women
2025-01-21 17:00 - 20:00 | MO
Multiple Day Event – Please Read:
This four-part farm succession planning workshop series is produced through a partnership by extension professionals at Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Purdue University. Each session will be held at in-person sites across Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana. The program will feature a livestreamed keynote presentation and local hands-on activity to motivate participants to create farm succession plans and facilitate family and business conversations around this vital topic. Sixty-three in-person sites are available across these three states, as well as a fully online version of the program.
Program Description
According to US Census data, 70% of U.S. farmland will transfer to the next generation in the next 20 years. The impact of farms transitioning, either successfully to the next generation or unsuccessfully in the form of a land and estate sale, has implications for rural communities and rural prosperity. As farms become fewer and larger, population decline has hurt many rural areas, affecting the economic viability of more than just those directly on farms.
This hands-on evening workshop series will provide educational presentations and resources to motivate participants to start the farm transition planning process or review their current transition plan. Communication, financial, and legal aspects will all be covered. The goal is for participants to acquire knowledge they can apply directly to their own farm/ranch situation.
Participants must register for the entire 4-part series, as sessions will build upon each other.
This program is just one example of K-State Research and Extension’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. While the program is designed to highlight women’s issues in agriculture, it is open to any participant without regard to sex.
For more information, contact Robin Reid, K-State Agricultural Economics at 785-532-0964 or robinreid@ksu.edu(link is external).
Program Schedule
**Note that times listed are in Central Time Zone. For the Syracuse & Goodland locations, all session will start at 4:30 pm Mountain Time***
January 21st, 2025:
5:00 pm Registration & Dinner
5:30 pm Motivation for Succession Planning – A Personal Story
7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion
8:00 pm End
January 28th, 2025:
5:00 pm Dinner
5:30 pm Family Communication around Estate and Transition Planning – Ashlee Westerhold and LaVell Winsor, K-State Ag Economics
7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion
8:00 pm End
February 4th, 2025:
5:00 pm Dinner
5:30 pm Financial Aspects of Estate and Transition Plans – Jessica Groskopf, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion
8:00 pm End
February 11th, 2025:
5:00 pm Dinner
5:30 pm Legal Aspects of Putting Your Plan into Place – Holly Dobbs, Esq., Dobbs & Folz, LLC
7:00 pm Local Activity/Discussion
8:00 pm End
Registration Information
The registration fee for in-person attendance is $60.00 before Jan. 12th, 2025, which includes all four nights meals and educational materials. The fee increases to $75.00 after Jan. 12th, 2025, and a workbook is not guaranteed. For in-person registration, the fee will be collected at the local site the first night of the program. In-person participation is HIGHLY encouraged, if at all possible.
A fully online option is available for $75.00 for family members that may live out of state or people that cannot participate in an in-person site.

Kansas Black Farmers Association Quarterly Meeting
2025-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Bluemont Room K-State Student Union, 918 N M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
Join us at the Bluemont Room in the K-State Student Union for an engaging event featuring the latest updates on programs like Land Access, Organic TOPP, and the 2501 Socially Disadvantaged initiative. Key discussions will explore the future of agriculture and land access, the vital connection between soil health and farm health, and updates from our partners at Sodexo and Freshpoint. Don’t miss our special guest speaker, Hardisha Fairbands from Global Impact Operations at General Mills, sharing her expertise on global agricultural operations and sustainability.
Kansas Black Farmers has an emphasis on supporting and educating black famers on resources.
Visit our website to register (free registration and event): KBFA | Kansas Black Farmers Association

2025 Regional Specialty Crop Training and Networking Workshops—KS Farm-to-School Program
2025-01-30 09:00 - 15:00 | ESSDACK Learning Center, 1500 E 11th Avenue, Hutchison, KS, United States
You are invited to attend the Farm to School Regional Workshops to explore ways to connect producers and schools to purchase locally grown Specialty Crop products! Registrations are limited. There are 4 workshops to choose from.
Learning/Networking Sessions are scheduled:

Thursday, January 30—Hutchinson – ESSDACK Learning Center, 1500 East 11th Ave. Deadline is January 16.

Thursday, February 6—Lyons- Rice County Extension Office, 701 E Main St. Deadline to register is January 23.

Friday, February 7—Caldwell – Sugar Sisters Restaurant, 20 S Main St. Deadline to register is January 24.

Tuesday, February 13—Kansas City, MO- Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, 3700 Woodland Ave. Deadline to register is January 30.

Workshops are scheduled 9am to 3pm.
Register here: 2025 Regional Specialty Crop Training and Networking Workshops—KS Farm-to-School Program — Kansas Specialty Crop Growers Association

NSAS Annual Healthy Farms Conference - 2025
2025-01-31 07:30 - 2025-02-01 17:00 | Lied Lodge and Conference Center, 2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE, 68410, United States
Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society (NSAS) is a nonprofit, grassroots membership organization. Initiated over 40 years ago by farmer members, NSAS has grown into a dynamic organization with members from across Nebraska. We welcome farmers, eaters, supporters of local food and everyone with an interest in our lands and communities. Join us for the NSAS Annual Healthy Farms Conference in 2025!

When:

Jan 31, 2025, 7:30 AM – Feb 01, 2025, 5:00 PM

Where:

Lied Lodge and Conference Center,

2700 Sylvan Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA

Cost:
Range from $80.00 to $150.00

For more information, please visit the registration link: NSAS Annual Healthy Farms Conference – 2025 | My Site

KDA Farmer’s Market & Food Producer Workshop
2025-01-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Pottorf Hall, Riley County Fairgrounds, 1726 Avery Avenue, Manhattan, KS, 66506, United States
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will offer six regional Local Food Producer Workshops to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers.
Workshop topics will vary slightly by location. Highlighted topics include:

Marketing
Food Safety
Regulations on Selling Meat, Eggs and Poultry
Sales Tax for Vendors
Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Training

KDA’s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification at the workshops for attendees.
Dates and locations for the Local Food Producer Workshops are as follows:
Friday, January 31 — Manhattan: Pottorf Hall, Riley County Fairgrounds
Saturday, February 1 — Wichita: Sedgwick County Extension Education Center
Friday, February 7 — Olathe: K-State Olathe
Friday, February 21 — Chanute: Neosho County Community College
Friday, February 28 — Hays: K-State Agricultural Research Center
Friday, March 28 — Garden City: Southwest Research–Extension Center
Registration for the workshops is now open and is $25 per participant. Registration and more information can be found at FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMworkshop, at K-State Research and Extension, ksre-learn.com/food-producer-workshops, or at local extension offices.
For more information, contact Robin Dolby, KDA’s From the Land of Kansas marketing coordinator, at 785-564-6756 or fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov. The workshops are funded by the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and sponsored by KSRE and KDA.

Annual Farmers & Friends Meeting - Cultivate KC
2025-02-01 08:00 - 14:30 | El Torreon Event Space, 3101 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO, 64109, United States
Every winter, Cultivate KC convenes local and regional farmers and food activists to connect, converse and contribute ideas regarding issues affecting our city’s urban farming community. This, our 20th anniversary event, will focus on the theme of The Past, Present, and Future of Farming in Kansas City.
We are excited to welcome our keynote speakers, Tepfirah Rushdan and Patrice Brown.
Event Schedule:

8:00 – 9:00: Coffee and Pie Potluck Breakfast!
9:00 – 9:30: Welcome & Presentation of the John Kaiahua Mentorship Award
9:40 – 10:40: Breakout session 1

Session Descriptions COMING SOON

10:50 – 11:50: Breakout session 2

Session Descriptions COMING SOON

11:50 – 12:30: Lunch – Pizza buffet, with poetry reading by Sharon Autry
12:30 – 1:30: KEYNOTE ADDRESS with Tepfirah Rushdan and Patrice Brown
1:30 – 2:30: Resource room, networking discussion tables, & seed swap
2:30 pm: Head out into the world renewed and inspired!

Come for the pie, stay for the conversation and connection! We can’t wait to see you all! Visit our site for additional information:
20th Annual Farmers & Friends Meeting – Cultivate KC

2025 Stone Co Livestock & Forage Conference
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:45 | First Baptist Church, 30 Hallelujah Ave., Crane, MO, 65633, United States
This year’s program includes:

Matching Cows to Their Environment – Dr. Jamie Courter, MU Beef Genetics Specialist, Columbia
Forage Based Nutrition for Cows – Ian McGregor, Field Specialist in Livestock, Mt. Vernon
Ag Business Insights: What Livestock Producers Need to Know for 2025 – Jake Hefley, Field Specialist in Ag Business, Forsyth

There is no charge to attend thanks to our generous sponsors.
Registration information: Personal Information – 2025 Stone Co Livestock & Forage Conference
Contact: Tim Schnakenberg, SchnakenbergC@missouri.edu, 417-357-6812
Flyer

Location:

First Baptist Church
30 Hallelujah Ave.
Crane, MO 65633
Directions

Cultivating Community - Missouri Farmer's Market Assoc. 2025 Conference
2025-02-23 13:00 - 2025-02-24 17:00 | Neosho Public Library, 201 W Spring Street, Neosho, MO, 64850, United States
Join the MFMA (Missouri Farmer’s Market Association) on February 23 (Sunday-tour and social) and 24 (Conference) in Neosho, Missouri for their upcoming annual conference!
For information and registration – please visit their website: MISSOURI FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION – Home
Be sure to reach out so you don’t miss the Farm Tour at Lykou Lee Farm! You’ll also want to join them for the meet and greet at Indian Springs Brewing Company. For more information on this and more, follow this link: Conference – MISSOURI FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION
The conference will be held in the Community Room of the Neosho Public Library – amazing information, speakers, resources, and more!

Crack the Code on Pricing: Understand your Break-even Costs and Units
2025-02-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Callaway Chamber of Commerce, 510 Market Street, Fulton, MO, 65251, United States
Are you a small-scale farmer or food-based entrepreneur struggling to find the sweet spot between profit and customer satisfaction? Join this workshop where we’ll demystify the art of pricing your value-added food products. Mallory Rahe, from University of Missouri Extension will walk through an interactive session to set prices based on the cost of production and examine how your business profits could change under different sales goals or prices. Whether you’re selling at the farmers’ market, online, or through a CSA, this session will empower you to price your value-added food product with confidence and boost your bottom line!
For questions, please contact Mallory Rahe at Mallory.rahe@missouri.edu or 573-884-7606.
Register for this event at; https://business.callawaychamber.net/events/details/crack-the-code-on-pricing-understand-your-break-even-costs-and-units-11771
In Person Event in Fulton, Missouri

2nd Annual National Farm Stop Conference
2025-03-02 08:00 - 2025-03-04 17:00 | Washtenaw Community College, 1200 Packard Street, 4800 East Huron River Drive, MI, 48105, United States
The 2nd Annual National Farm Stop Conference will be held March 2–4, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, bringing together leaders from across the U.S. local food movement to explore the growth and future of the innovative “Farm Stop” retail model.
Farm Stops provide a year-round, daily platform for farmers to sell their products in an exclusively local, professional grocery setting. These unique stores prioritize small farm revenue, aiming to rebuild local food systems while offering consumers access to fresh, sustainably sourced products.
Over the past year, Farm Stops have experienced remarkable growth, with the model now expanding into over 10 states, from Washington to New York, and Michigan to South Carolina. This expansion reflects a growing demand for local food systems that strengthen communities and provide greater support to small farmers.
Unlike traditional grocery stores, the Farm Stop model allows farmers to retain ownership of their goods and set their own prices. Close communication between Farm Stops and farmers ensures robust year-round sales and exceptionally low food waste. The result is a win-win: farmers earn more, and consumers enjoy convenient access to high-quality, locally grown food.
Dates:
March 2–4, 2025
Location:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Website:
farmstops.net
Hosted by Argus Farm Stop and presented in partnership with the Fair Food Network, the conference promises to be a catalyst for collaboration and innovation in the local food movement.
No refunds. Please visit the website for additional cost and travel information.

Food Biz Con - Learn, Launch, and Level Up Your Food Business!
2025-03-06 08:30 - 2025-03-07 18:00 | Mid-Continent Public Library – Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64157, United States
Whether you are currently growing a food business or have an amazing idea for one, you’ll find something valuable at the 4th annual 2025 Food Business Conference on March 6th – 7th in Kansas City, Missouri.
This free, two-day conference offers topics related to mobile food businesses, manufacturing, restaurants and agriculture. It also will connect food entrepreneurs with support organizations, coaches and information. A variety of sessions, workshops and networking opportunities will equip you with the tools to strengthen your business.
Whether you are currently open for business or still have a food business dream, we have what you need to learn, launch and level up your food business!
Time & Location

Mar 06, 2025, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Mar 07, 2025, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Kansas City, 8900 NE Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, MO 64157, USA
Register here for Day 1: Food Biz Con – Day 1 | Food Biz Con
Register here for Day 2: Food Biz Con – Day 2 | Food Biz Con
Registration is made free by a generous grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Kansas Agritourism Advantage Summit
2025-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Prairie Band Casino & Resort, 12305 150 Rd, Mayetta, KS, 66509, United States
Mastering Customer Service & Marketing
View the tentative schedule herePDF File.
We’re excited to have you join us for The Agritourism Advantage: Mastering Customer Service & Marketing Program! The program will take place on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Prairie Band Casino & Resort, 12305 150 Rd, Mayetta, Kansas 66509, beginning at 10:00 a.m. We’re looking forward to a day focused on strengthening your agritourism business!
Get ready for insightful discussions, expert-led sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. This workshop will dive into the golden standards of customer service and effective marketing strategies to help enhance your agritourism operation.
Registration is $15 and includes a full day of learning, lunch, and optional general consulting sessions once the program concludes. We look forward to seeing you there!
More info: Kansas Agritourism Advantage Summit

Food for Health Summit and Market, Kansas City
2025-03-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas, MO, 64145, United States
Coming together to learn about the soil and our health has never been more important. At the Food for Health Summit and Market, you have the unique opportunity to gain understanding about our food, your health, and to practice what you learn by purchasing farm-fresh food.
Where: HJ’s Community Center 6425 Wornall Rd, KCMO
When: March 29, 9am-2pm
Meet the Farmers!
Enjoy the great spring weather while visiting with farmers and learning about their specific offerings and growing methods.
Speakers & Farmer Panel!
Relax indoors while learning about the ways food has been used to influence and impact health.
Farm-Fresh Food
Savor a delightful array of food available for purchase from local farmers
Summit indoors 9:30am -12:30pm
Market outdoors 9am-2pm

This is a collaboration of The Food Circle, Brookside Farmers Market, HJ’s Community Center, and Greater KC Food Policy Coalition

National Rural Grocery Summit, Fargo, ND
2025-05-05 09:00 - 2025-05-07 17:00 | Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
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 Rural Grocery Summit, hosted every other year, is the premier networking and resource-sharing venue for independent grocers and rural food access stakeholders. It brings together grocery store owners and managers, community leaders, food suppliers, academic researchers, healthy food access stakeholders, policy makers, and funders to connect and share lessons learned. The event is focused on sustaining locally-owned rural grocery stores and improving access to healthy food in rural communities.
Don’t miss an announcement! Be the first to know when registration opens by signing up for email updates.
Key Information
The 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn – Fargo in Fargo, ND.
Opportunities to present will be launched in Summer 2025.
This event is not possible without sponsorship. Reach out to rgi@ksu.edu for more details on sponsorship.
Registration will open early 2026.
Summit Objectives
Explore the connections between rural grocery operations and community vitality
Provide rural grocery store owners and rural grocery stakeholders the opportunity to network and learn from each other
Highlight innovative models and strategies for strengthening healthy food retail in rural communities
Chart a path for robust rural food systems that improve the health and well-being of rural communities
For more info on attendance cost, travel, and more: Rural Grocery Summit 2026

Unlock AI for Your Business: A Day of Innovation (El Dorado, Kansas)
2025-05-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Kansas Oil Museum, 383 E Central Ave, El Dorado, KS, 67042, United States
Step into the future of small business success with our immersive, day-long workshop designed especially for Small Business Owners. In the heart of Kansas, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your operations, spark creative innovation, and elevate your marketing strategy—all tailored to your unique needs.
Session Highlights:
-Streamline & Save: Learn how AI can transform your daily operations by saving time, boosting efficiency, and simplifying your business processes.
-Master Prompt Engineering: Dive into the art of crafting powerful prompts to create eye-catching videos, vivid images, and detailed SOPs, putting cutting-edge technology at your fingertips.
-Everyday Uses: Get hands-on with practical marketing & financial analysis, while learning about cybersecurity.
Join us, Monday, May 5th, 2025, for an engaging and interactive day of learning, where you’ll gain actionable insights and practical tools to unlock the full potential of AI for your small business needs. Whether you’re looking to optimize operations, create compelling content, or revolutionize your marketing, this workshop is your gateway to a more streamlined, innovative future.
Reserve your spot today, as spots are limited, and take the first step towards transforming your business with AI
Date: Monday, May 5th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: HELD IN EL DORADO, KS
383 E Central Ave, El Dorado, KS 67042, Kansas Oil Museum
Link for more information: 05/05/25 – Unlock AI for Your Business: A Day of Innovation

Farm & Food Business Workshop - Lincoln, NE
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Lancaster County Extension Office, 444 Cherry Creek Rd, Suite A, Lincoln, NE, 68528, United States
Farm & Food Business Workshop
Hosted by the Heartland Regional Food Business Center and the University of Nebraska Extension
Basic Information
Join us for a specialized business development workshop for food and farm entrepreneurs. In this workshop, you will learn about: Resources Available from the Heartland Regional Food Business Center, Marketing Best Practices, General Business Development, Distribution Strategies, and more. At each workshop, we will be joined by several resource providers, including the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Center for Rural Affairs, No More Empty Pots, and others (please note that resource providers may vary by location).
Other Details
You will receive a confirmation email with dates, locations, and times based on the workshop you registered for. Three workshops will be held and in three separate locations for your convenience! We will have one in Lincoln, one in Scottsbluff, and one in Grand Island! Click the Qualtrics link below to obtain more information. Thank you!
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For questions, contact:
Rulon Taylor – rtaylor31@unl.edu

Unlock AI for Your Business: A Day of Innovation (Wichita, KS)
2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th ST. N., Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Step into the future of small business success with our immersive, day-long workshop designed especially for Small Business Owners. In the heart of Kansas, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your operations, spark creative innovation, and elevate your marketing strategy—all tailored to your unique needs.
Session Highlights:
Streamline & Save: Learn how AI can transform your daily operations by saving time, boosting efficiency, and simplifying your business processes.
Master Prompt Engineering: Dive into the art of crafting powerful prompts to create eye-catching videos, vivid images, and detailed SOPs, putting cutting-edge technology at your fingertips.
Everyday Uses: Get hands-on with practical marketing & financial analysis, while learning about cybersecurity.
Join us, Friday, May 9th 2025 for an engaging and interactive day of learning, where you’ll gain actionable insights and practical tools to unlock the full potential of AI for your small business needs. Whether you’re looking to optimize operations, create compelling content, or revolutionize your marketing, this workshop is your gateway to a more streamlined, innovative future.
Reserve your spot today, as spots are limited, and take the first step towards transforming your business with AI
Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: HELD IN WICHITA, KS
5015 E. 29th St N. Wichita, KS. Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Link for more information: 05/09/25 – Unlock AI for Your Business: A Day of Innovation

Farm & Food Business Workshop - Scottsbluff, NE
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Panhandle REC, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361, United States

Farm & Food Business Workshop - Grand Island, NE
2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Hall County Extension, 3180 W Highway 34, Grand Island, NE, 68801, United States

What's on Your Label? -A Bite-Sized Food Labeling Course for Small Food Businesses
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Polk County Extension and Outreach, 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States
We’re excited to offer a new hands-on workshop this summer titled “What’s on Your Label? A Bite-Sized Food Labeling Course,” designed to help small food businesses navigate the complexities of food labeling regulations.
Important Details
Held on June 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Altoona, Iowa, at
Polk County Extension and Outreach
1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A
Altoona, IA 50009
(Virtual option available)
Led by Troy Crowe, a food scientist with over 30 years of experience in product and process development, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, technical solutions, formula optimization, plant operations and management, and Quality Systems.
Workshop registration is $50, and space is limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants.
Please register by June 2, 2025.
Seats are limited, and registration closes June 2, 2025.
Click here to register
Questions
Email Alex Van Alstyne, Food Business Specialist, Farm, Food, and Enterprise Development at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
alexv@iastate.edu

QuickBooks Online for Beginners
2025-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th ST. N., Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Learn how to use QuickBooks Online software to help manage your company’s finances from anywhere using the cloud. This webinar covers setting up your company account, navigating the user interface, recording common transactions, and running reports to assess your company’s performance. Learn how to set up products and services, customers, vendors, sales tax, and more. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumna of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
Date: Tuesday, June 10 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
Cost: $199.00
Location: In Person. Hughes Metropolitan Complex 5015 E. 29th ST. N. Wichita, KS 67260
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, June 9th, 2025
For more information: 06/10/25 – QuickBooks Online for Beginners
