Join a Rural Grocery Peer Group!

Running a rural grocery store is tough, and at times, isolating. Many grocers value learning from each other and want more opportunities to connect. To help bridge this gap, RGI will be facilitating Rural Grocery Peer Groups. By providing space for … Continued

Free

Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farm Women

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 … Continued

$60 – $75.00

Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs

The North Central Food Safety Extension Network is offering a 3-part webinar series on topics relative to food entrepreneurs. Register and you will receive a Zoom link to attend. All webinars will be held from 11:00am-Noon CST. Jan 28: Best … Continued

Free

Sustainability 101: Practical Steps for Small Businesses

This workshop introduces small businesses to the basics of sustainability, focusing on Pollution Prevention (P2) strategies and the principles of Environmental Justice (EJ). Learn how implementing sustainable practices can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support underserved communities. We’ll also touch … Continued

Free

Hiring Your First Employee

Your small business is growing! Let's get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation, payroll and whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human … Continued

Free

Home Vegetable Garden Basics – 8 Sessions

Learn how to grow your own vegetables!  Start with garden planning and soils, learn about cool and warm season vegetables plus herbs, and how to problem solve those pesky weeds, insects, and diseases. Cost: $80 for 8 sessions Questions? Contact Katie Kammler, kammlerk@missouri.edu or … Continued

$80.00

2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series

Join us for the 2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series, a webinar series dedicated to showcasing the power of collaboration in rural Missouri communities. In 2025, we spotlight successful stories of collaboration that are driving innovation, strengthening connections, and creating … Continued

Free

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