• Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training April 28-29, 2026 (Columbia, MO)

    University of Missouri, Eckles Hall 1400 Rollins Street, Columbia, Missouri

    If you are interested in building both foundational understanding and practical skills in microbial control during food processing, this training is an excellent opportunity. Effective microbial control programs are essential for managing spoilage organisms as well as toxigenic and pathogenic … Continued

    Free
  • Quarterly Virtual Local Food Town Hall

    Quarterly Virtual Local Food Town Hall is back! This quarter's Town Hall will be on Wednesday, April 29th from 11 a.m. to noon.  Joining us for lightning presentations! Thomas Smith from The KC Food Hub and Tom Buller from Kansas Rural Center will discuss … Continued

    Free
  • 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 – 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
  • 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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