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SUMMARY:2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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 lasting impact in our small towns and rural regions. \nAttendees will hear real stories with real impact directly from community leaders\, organizations\, and individuals who have successfully worked together to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. At the end of each webinar\, we leave time for Q&A sessions with speakers and peers to exchange ideas and build networks. \nWhether you’re an economic development or nonprofit professional\, local official\, business owner\, or simply passionate about rural development\, the CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series is your go-to for inspiration\, learning\, and connection. \nNo fee to attend. \nContact: Jackie Spainhower\, spainhowerj@missouri.edu\, 816-752-8662 \nSessions are the first Friday of each month at 1:30 pm\, starting in February\, \n(No webinars scheduled in January\, July and October.) \nFebruary 7\, 2025\, 1:30 pm – December 5\, 2025\, 2:30 pm\n\n For registration information: Personal Information – 2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/2025-cec-monthly-exchange-webinar-series/
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SUMMARY:Farms and Food Hubs: How to Build a Food as Medicine Program - Free Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Local Food Marketplace and several guest speakers for “Farms and Food Hubs: How to Build a Food as Medicine Program.” This free live event is another opportunity for food hubs and local farms to learn more about Food as Medicine programs can and how they can get involved. \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time \nWe will cover:   \n**What Food as Medicine programs are and why they represent such a great opportunity for food hubs and farms looking to sell more and expand their community partnerships. \n**How to identify and evaluate Food as Medicine programs to see if they make sense for you. \n**Best practices for running an effective program\, including maintaining good communication with partners and finding sustainable funding sources. \nSpeakers:  \n**Brent Ling\, National Produce Prescription Collaborative \n**Erin Martin\, FreshRx Oklahoma \n**Alicia Fischweicher\, Farmshare Austin \n**Stefanie Jaeger\, Local Food Marketplace \n**More to be announced soon! \nFood as Medicine gives people access to healthy food to prevent or cure disease. As interest and support for these programs increases\, organizers are rethinking where they source their food\, and there is a growing movement toward purchasing local food as much as possible. There is real opportunity for farms and food hubs to get more involved in these efforts. \nTopics will include what Food as Medicine programs are\, how to identify and evaluate programs to see if they make sense for you\, and best practices for running an effective program (including maintaining good communication with partners and finding sustainable funding sources). \nRegistration is required using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x_3p86LcSwSVfVeHKi0-5A#/registration \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/farms-and-food-hubs-how-to-build-a-food-as-medicine-program-free-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\, from 4-8pm \nWhere: Bradford Research Farm \n468 South Rangeline Rd \nColumbia\, MO 65201 \nEvent Schedule: \n4-5pm Ask a Farmer \n5-6pm Rob Larew President National Farmers Union \n6-6:30pm Local Farm Dinner \n6:30-7:30pm Keven Fulton Regenerative Farmer \n7:30-8pm Q&A \nTicket Info: \n$30 for MOFU Members \n$70 for non-members \nYour ticket includes entry to the meeting\, happy hour\, and dinner. \nGet tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missouri-farmers-union-annual-meeting-tickets-1769610335149?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/missouri-farmers-union-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Bradford Research Farm\, 4968 S Rangeline Rd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Missouri Farmers Union":MAILTO:coudront1@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Commercial Insurance Basics - Kansas SBDC at WSU
DESCRIPTION:Business Insurance is an important but often misunderstood aspect of operating an enterprise. Join Advisor David Kreller for an overview of insurance and risk management basics including the different types of business insurance a small business may typically utilize\, how they work\, and factors that may impact pricing. \nDate: Tuesday\, December 9th\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nCost: $5.00\nLocation: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.\n*Registration closes at Noon on Monday\, December 8th\, 2025 \nPlease note that all class registrations are final. SBDC is unable to offer refunds or credits\, so we encourage careful planning before enrolling. \nRegistration and info: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=6153&SINGLESTORE=true
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/commercial-insurance-basics-kansas-sbdc-at-wsu/
LOCATION:MO
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas SBDC at WSU":MAILTO:ksbdc@wichita.edu
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