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
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: … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Are you interested in starting a farmer's market in your community? Are you part of a recently established market looking to learn more? Join MU Extension and Missouri Farmers Market Association for this lunch n’ learn series to explore the … Continued
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
The North Central Food Safety Extension Network is offering a 3-part webinar series on topics relative to food entrepreneurs. Registration link is below and you will receive a Zoom link to attend. All webinars will be held from 11:00am-Noon CST. … Continued
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
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
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 … Continued
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
K-State Research & Extension is offering a Grant Writing Basics course consisting of two (3-hour) online live sessions with many additional resources. We've organized a two-part series specifically for our food system partners, farmers, and food business owners interested in … Continued
Stockton, MO- “This conference will be on February 11, 2025, at the Christopher S. Bond Learning Center at the Darr Agricultural Center which is part of the Darr Agriculture College at MSU,” says Davis. This facility is located at 2401 South … Continued
The North Central Food Safety Extension Network is offering a 3-part webinar series on topics relative to food entrepreneurs. Registration link is below and you will receive a Zoom link to attend. All webinars will be held from 11:00am-Noon CST. … Continued
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through ten essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take! Date: Tuesday, February … Continued
In this engaging virtual session, discover why the most successful brands lead with purpose, not products. Learn from powerful examples like Red Bull, Patagonia, and other purpose-driven companies who've mastered the art of championing their 'why.' What You'll Learn: -How … Continued
Calling all small-scale farmers and food-based entrepreneurs! Are you ready to grow your business and thrive in your local market? Join us for an engaging webinar where you'll learn how to create a practical, personalized business plan tailored to your … Continued
Struggling to understand your social media data? This course clarifies how to find valuable insights on Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok. We'll decode key metrics within each platform's analytics suite, empowering you to pinpoint winning content and refine your targeting strategy. … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
"Heard of Pinterest? Maybe you have already started pinning, but did you know that Pinterest is actually really helpful for driving traffic to your website? Attend this webinar to learn the benefits of using Pinterest as part of your small … Continued