Kansas Agritourism Advantage Summit
2025-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
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

QuickBooks Online for Intermediate Users
2025-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th ST. N., Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Build on the skills learned in the Beginners course and learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to manage your company’s finances more efficiently. This webinar covers more complex concepts including setting up sales tax, creating estimates, recurring transactions, inventory management, journal entries, and payroll. Also learn how to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconcile accounts, and analyze reports. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumna of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th 2025
Time: 1:00 a.m. – 3:00 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 info: 06/10/25 – QuickBooks Online for Intermediate Users

Farm & Food Celebration - Iowa
2025-06-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, 1115 8th Ave, Grinnell, IA, 50112, United States
Join us on Friday, June 13, in Grinnell, Iowa for the first ever Farm & Food Celebration!

This bi-annual event, hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, in partnership with the Iowa Food System Coalition, will feature farm tours, local eats, and celebrate Iowa’s food systems. Join us to learn from local farmers and food businesses, and engage with food system practitioners, early care providers and other food system organizations.
The Farm & Food Celebration will be hosted every other year, alternating with the Community Food Systems + Farm to School and Early Care Conference. The purpose of this bi-annual event is to provide space for engagement and networking in the off-year.

We want this event to be accessible to all. We are offering the following registration options so you can select the best fit for your schedule.
Full Day: $100 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm)
Community Dinner Only: $50 (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

Scholarships: Apply by May 16
For more information and to join us: Farm & Food Celebration | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development
Bre Miller

millerb@iastate.edu
(515) 294-3086

Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers
2025-06-16 10:00 - 13:00 | American Ag Credit Building, 4105 North Ridge Road, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
This half-day workshop led by Laurie Bruce from Bruce’s Bullseye Farms will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to build a strong brand presence and the ability to market your products successfully.
What You’ll Learn:
Developing your brand and look
Crafting your story and hook
Planning your website and social media strategy
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 16 at the American AgCredit building, 4105 North Ridge Road in Wichita.
Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited to 15.
For more info: Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers in Wichita | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Regional Buffalo to School Conference - Rapid City, SD
2025-06-22 07:30 - 2025-06-24 19:30 | Western Dakota Technical College, 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57703, United States
TRAINING
Join us for this first-of-its-kind training designed to help school food service staff, school administrators and buffalo producers begin or continue Indigenizing school meal menus with buffalo!
All are welcome to join us for the pre-training Cultural Buffalo Harvest with Lisa & Arlo Iron Cloud Sunday, June 22 at the Dakota Partnership Ranch. Then, the training will take place at Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City, South Dakota on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24. You won’t want to miss the Taste of Indian Country – A Celebratory Indigenous Food Tasting Event with Chef Sean Sherman on Monday evening!
We’ll celebrate the cultural, spiritual, ecological, and nutritional importance of the buffalo; figure out the logistics of getting buffalo from the prairie to the plate and build connections among like-minded folks working on this issue. There will be special, hands-on content for school chefs focused on incorporating buffalo into school meal menus and preparing recipes with various cuts of buffalo.
Learn more, check out the agenda, register, sign up to have a booth, and more here.
Contact KayAnn or Lisa with questions: kayann@mtpech.org; lisa@mtpech.org
EARLY BIRD Registration, $85
REGULAR Registration, $125
LAST-MINUTE/ONSITE Registration, $165
This event is brought to you by Intertribal Buffalo Council, Intertribal Agriculture Council, Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation, Tanka Fund, the Great Plains Food Sovereignty Corporation, World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Partnership with Native Americans, and other partners.

Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers
2025-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Douglas County Farm Bureau Building, 101 West 10th Street, Suite B, Eudora, KS, 66025, United States
This half-day workshop led by Megan Gilliland from Next to Nature Farm will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to build a strong brand presence and the ability to market your products successfully.
What You’ll Learn:
Developing your brand and look
Crafting your story and hook
Planning your website and social media strategy
The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 23 at the Douglas County Farm Bureau building, 101 West 10th Street, Suite B in Eudora.
Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited to 15.
For more info: Harvest Your Brand: A SKF Marketing Workshop for Growers in Eudora | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference - Kansas
2025-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-27 17:00 | The Hangar, 126 North Main Street, Kingman, KS, 67068, United States
Entrepreneurial communities are those cities, neighborhoods, or townships that are continuously working to develop an environment that fosters entrepreneurship to promote community economic development. They have created networks, cultures, resources, and policies enabling invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Whether you work in economic development, business, arts and culture, government, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, or education, you have an important role in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurial development in communities. There is something for everyone!
The first-ever Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference will be held in Kingman, Kansas, on June 26, and 27, 2025 with a pre-conference concert event on June 25.
June 20th is the deadline to register at the normal conference rate. After June 20th, the cost of registration will be $200.
If you need to cancel your registration, email nkdaniels@ksu.edu. Refunds are available if canceled by June 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities gathering is held over four blocks in downtown Kingman, Kansas. Participants have 15 minutes to move from workshop to workshop. Each workshop is held in a downtown venue or business. The downtown streets are accessible; however, many events take place in historic buildings and may not be fully ADA-compliant. If you have questions about accessibility, please reach out to Emily Everts, Accommodations Specialist at eeverts@ksu.edu or 785/532-1908.
Due to limited lodging, rooms have been blocked at most locations. Please call the hotel/lodge/bnb and tell them you are booking for the conference. Don’t try to book online. In addition, there are several AirBnB options in the area.
For additional information: Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities
Event Agenda: CEC 2025 Agenda

Building Blocks 101: Essentials for Starting a Business - Sioux City, Iowa
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Western Iowa Tech Community College, 4647 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA, 51106, United States
Thinking about starting your own business? Not sure where to begin?
Join the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western Iowa Tech for our Intro to Business Workshop — a free, monthly session designed to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs build a solid foundation for success.

Each workshop will walk you through the essentials of launching a business, including business structure, strategic planning, and critical next steps. Whether you have a fully formed idea or are just starting to explore entrepreneurship, this workshop will give you practical tools, resources, and expert advice to confidently move forward.

Workshops are held the first Tuesday of every month. Tuesday, July 8th 12:00 PM (Noon) Western Iowa Tech Community College4647 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IARoom L136 (across from the cafeteria)

Cost: FREE
More info: Building Blocks 101: Essentials for Starting a Business – Iowa SBDC

2025 Small Business Marketing Meetup - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-07-11 10:00 - 14:15 | Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th ST. N., Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Elevate your marketing with real-world strategies, expert insights, and practical tools designed for small businesses. This year’s Marketing Meetup brings together marketing professionals, educators, and entrepreneurs for an energizing day of hands-on learning. Dive into sessions on sharpening your marketing strategy, leveraging data-driven research, and uncovering hidden website pitfalls. You’ll also explore the power of Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) to boost your local reach without needing a mailing list.
Walk away inspired and equipped with actionable tactics to improve your customer journey, increase visibility, and drive real results, starting now!
Morning Session
Better Strategy, Better Results – Presented by Doug Stucky- Assistant Dean and Director of Curriculum and Program Development
Work through practical exercises to sharpen your marketing strategy and boost results. Learn to read customer and industry signals, improve the customer journey, and stand out in your market—all while building a focused, winning strategy you can start using immediately.
Breakout Session
Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) – Presented by Koell Collins- Wichita American Marketing Association, Programming VP & Founder, STBL Strategies
Learn how to use EDDM, a low-cost USPS program, to target neighborhoods without a mailing list. Discover how this powerful tool can help small businesses and local organizations increase visibility and grow their customer base efficiently.
Breakout Session
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Website – Presented by Marisa Vanskiver- CEO and Senior Educator
Discover how your website might be secretly costing you leads and sales. This talk reveals the hidden drains of poor user experience (UX) and inaccessible design, and then provides simple, actionable tweaks you can implement right away to boost your online performance and stop the leak of potential revenue.
Afternoon Session
From Ideas to Impact: Using Research To Build Your Business – Presented by Dr. Lynn Matthews- Assistant Professor of Marketing, Barton School of Business, Wichita State University
Turn instincts into impact by learning how to use research to guide your business decisions. Discover how to frame the right questions, choose effective research methods, and apply insights that drive smart, strategic growth.
Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:15 pm (Check-in at 9:30 am)
Cost: $10.00 to attend. Registration is required.
Registration closes on Monday, July 7th, 2025
More Info: 07/11/25 – Small Business Marketing Meetup
**Disclaimer: Sessions will not be recorded. However, all attendees will receive presentation materials via email after the event. Lunch will be available for purchase. Please note that per SBDC policy, refunds are not available. Free parking is provided at the WSU Metroplex.

Shop Kansas Farms - Market of Farms at The Heritage Andover
2025-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage in Andover, 360 South Heritage Way, Andover, KS, United States
We’re thrilled to announce our next Market of Farms will take place at The Heritage in Andover on July 12! This stunning new development blends luxury apartments, vibrant commercial spaces, and scenic views with a welcoming public plaza.
For a unique twist, we’ll be setting up inside the parking garage — offering a fresh and exciting atmosphere unlike any of our previous Market of Farms events.
Sell your products to consumers who want to connect directly with growers.
For more info: Andover Market of Farms sponsored by The Heritage | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Kansas Farm Bureau's Communication, Media and Spokesperson Training
2025-07-16 13:00 - 2025-07-17 20:30 | Holiday Inn Express in Hays, KS, 4650 Roth Ave, Hays, KS, 67601, United States
Join the Communications, Media & Spokesperson Training on July 16–17 in Hays, and learn how to confidently represent your farm, your values and your role in feeding Kansas and beyond.
Why You Should Attend
Learn how to clearly and powerfully share your farm’s story through media interviews, public events and online platforms.
Get hands-on experience in public speaking, storytelling and handling tough questions with confidence.
Build your skills to become a trusted voice in your community and an advocate for local food systems.
Connect with fellow producers and communicators who share your passion for Kansas-grown food.
This free, two-day training includes meals and lodging and it’s exclusively for Farm Bureau members.

Applicant shall be a member in good standing with their county Farm Bureau.
Applicant shall be a Farm Bureau member.
Applicant shall complete an application and be willing to meet all time commitments associated with the program held at Holiday Inn Express in Hays beginning at 1p.m. on Wed., July 16 and ending at 8:30 p.m. on Thurs., July 17.

Apply by June 24 to secure your spot.
For more info: Kansas Farm Bureau’s Communication, Media and Spokesperson Training | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau

Kansas Local Food Summit - Painting a Vibrant Future
2025-07-29 09:30 - 2025-07-30 16:30 | Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E Claflin Ave, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
The next Kansas Local Food Summit will be held July 29-30, 2025, in Salina, Kansas.
Anyone working in local food systems or interested in supporting local food system growth is welcome to attend, including producers, consumers, food policy council members, government agency workers, non-profit organizations, food businesses, and more! If you are looking for opportunities to learn how to bolster your local food systems and connect with like-minded Kansans, the Kansas Local Food Summit is a great choice. We have sessions planned that are relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, food hubs, community engagement, food policy, farm to school, and more.
Visit here for more info: Kansas Local Food Summit
For those planning to arrive in Salina on Tuesday, a hotel block is available at the Hampton Inn in Salina for $114 per night, from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31, 2025. To take advantage of this rate, please make your reservations no later than July 21, 2025. Be sure to adjust the nights to reflect your scheduled needs.
For inquiries regarding cost of attendance or additional information, please contact:
Rebecca McMahon, Program Administrator
Amanda Lindahl, Program Coordinator
Our staff work remotely, so please reach out to us by email:
kansaslocalfoods@ksu.edu

Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs - Waukon, Iowa
2025-08-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Allamakee County Extension and Outreach, 218 7th Ave SE, Waukon, IA, 52172, United States
Food Entrepreneurs will have hands-on practice learning how to take pH and soluble solids readings on food products and practice how to keep the necessary records for selling food products. Learn best practices to help you offer consistently high-quality food products your customers will come to expect. Learn about batch testing available to you at ISU, how to establish SOPs for your home business and what is required on labels. What you’ll learn:

Understand the guidelines, food safety, and the science supporting the guidelines for home food entrepreneurs
Practice and use the testing equipment required for home food entrepreneurs and be able to complete batch records
Generate appropriate food labels for foods sold from your home
Be equipped to adopt food safety best practices for consistent, high-quality products in your home food business

Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Allamakee County Extension and Outreach | 218 7th Ave SE, Suite 102 Waukon, IA 52172
Cost: $85
Contact: Jill Weber, Health and Human Sciences Educator, jrweber@iastate.edu, (319)234-6811
Register: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk/food-entrepreneur-best-practices

5th Annual "Ground Cherry & Garlic Festival"
2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Precious Petals & Pepper Berries Urban Farm, 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd, Independence, MO, 64058, United States
Come out to our 5th year of celebrating and learning about ground cherries and garlic. We will have seed garlic as well as garlic you can enjoy in your meals all winter. We will also have ground cherries for you to sample and purchase some added value products of both local food. You will be able to listen to some great music, engagement with your community. Bring the kids out for games, crafts and petting animal farm. Shop the farmers market and craft fair. Enjoy some local oriental bowls with fresh local ingredients. Farm to Table with friends!!!! Visit our Facebook page for more information!
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1264852895335564/?rdid=L7LQu0aqFuOzw7sQ#

State Sales Tax for Retailers - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | MO
This webinar is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explain the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and services subject to sales tax. It will also explain the record keeping and filing requirements, form preparation, how to use exemption certificates, and Withholding Tax.
Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: IN PERSON held at 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220. WSU Metroplex.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, September 15th, 2025
For more information: 09/16/25 – State Sales Tax for Retailers

Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo - Seattle, Washington
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-03 17:00 | MO
Tahoma Peak Solutions is hosting a Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo, October 1-3, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. This event is designed to enhance Native economies and sustainability by connecting buyers, contractors, and packaging companies with Native food producers and artisans. This event will support building partnerships, supply chains, and business opportunities. Excellent speakers and agenda.
Standard Registration ($550.00) (May 16-July 15)
Includes Marketplace Entry
Final Registration ($600.00) (July 16-October 1)Includes Marketplace Entry
Food Expo Marketplace ONLY ($10.00) *Only allows access to the marketplace. All proceeds go back to NGG vendors.

For More Information – Please visit their website: Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo

Farm Tour: for Producers to Learn About Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Opportunities
2025-10-06 09:15 - 15:15 | KC Farm School, 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS, 66106, United States
What the tour and information day will look like:
9:15 Arrive KC Farm School, Meet NRCS Staff from Local, State & District Offices in Kansas and Missouri
9:30 KC Farm School, KCK, Presentation: FSA Info by Neil Rudisill, TOUR
11:00 Juniper Gardens Training Farm, KCK
Lunch Provided

Presentation: EQIP Supported Compost Facility by Susan Welsh
1:15 Longfellow Community Garden, KC, MO
2:15 Young Family Farm, KC, MO

Featured topics will include:

Getting started with NRCS
Role of EQIP
Soil Testing
Mulching, High & Low Tunnels
Soil Carbon Amendment

By October 1, please RSVP to: Jackie@kansasruralcenter.org or
Jill Lucht from MO Rural Crisis Center jill@morural.org
If Severely Inclement Weather, the Rain Date Will be Oct. 8!

Field Day: MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm - Zero Waste Agriculture Project: Utilizing mulch and compost to improve soil health
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm, 6019 Lansdowne Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63109, United States
Danielle Meert began her zero waste agriculture project in 2019. She converted two plots, one suburban and one urban, into edible landscapes with moveable hot compost piles and uses compost and deep mulch to raise mushrooms, fruits, and herbs.
MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm packs a lot into a little space, including swales, pollinator borders, vertical growing, three compost styles, and three rainwater harvesting/management systems.
This workshop will focus on turning food waste into nutrient-rich compost, how it’s utilized, and the water-saving benefits of mulch in creating a sustainable growing area of any size.
Light snack and refreshments will be provided at the end of the event.
For more information, please visit: Field Day at MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm – Known & Grown STL

Field Day: Urban Soils: Using Fall Cover Cropping to Improve Soil Health & Weed Suppression in a No-till System
2025-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Heru Urban Farming, 2675 Shackelford Rd, Florissant, 63031, United States
Join us for our Field Day and webinar events!
These in-person and virtual events are a great opportunity for farmers and growers–from aspiring to seasoned–and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to connect, learn from experts, and see innovative farming practices in action. Each Field Day offers practical knowledge and a chance to build community with fellow growers in the greater St. Louis region.
In Person Field Day Event:
Tyrean Lewis, also known as Heru, established Heru Urban Farming in 2019 with permanent beds and no-till practices, utilizing compost, mulch, and cover crops to maintain moisture and improve soil health.
Whether you’re working an urban plot, backyard garden, or multiple acres, learn how to use cover crops to restore soil health, add nutrients naturally, control erosion, and prep for a thriving next season.
This workshop will focus on the benefits of cover crops, seed choices, when to seed and terminate, termination methods, lessons learned from cover cropping, and how to acquire funding through NRCS programs to implement cover crops on your land.
Light snack and refreshments will be provided at the end of the event.
For more information, please visit: Field Day at Heru Urban Farming – Known & Grown STL

Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting
2025-11-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Bradford Research Farm, 4968 S Rangeline Rd, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting brings farmers together from all over the state of Missouri to meet one another, share a locally sourced meal, and learn more about what is happening in agriculture today. Guest speakers will include Rob Larew, President of National farmers Union and Kevin Fulton, experienced Regenerative Farmers. Check out the schedule and buy your tickets today.
When: Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 4-8pm
Where: Bradford Research Farm
468 South Rangeline Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
Event Schedule:
4-5pm Ask a Farmer
5-6pm Rob Larew President National Farmers Union
6-6:30pm Local Farm Dinner
6:30-7:30pm Keven Fulton Regenerative Farmer
7:30-8pm Q&A
Ticket Info:
$30 for MOFU Members
$70 for non-members
Your ticket includes entry to the meeting, happy hour, and dinner.
Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missouri-farmers-union-annual-meeting-tickets-1769610335149?aff=oddtdtcreator

Great Plains Growers Conference: Connect. Learn. Grow.
2026-01-08 08:00 - 2026-01-10 17:00 | MO
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
Cut-flower production
Ag Machinery and Technology
Integrated Pest Management
Organic/Regenerative Agriculture
Protected Culture (Tunnels)
North-Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Farmer Forum

To register and obtain more information, please visit their website: GREAT PLAINS GROWERS CONFERENCE – 2025 Great Plains Growers Conference
GPGC c/o Buchanan County Extension ~ 4125 Mitchell Ave. ~ St. Joseph, MO 64507 ~ 816-279-1691 ~ Buchananco@missouri.edu
