Join us for a no-cost, virtual roundtable series designed for community leaders and organizations passionate about improving healthy food access in rural Missouri.  

This peer learning opportunity will focus on: 

• Expanding access to healthy food in local communities 
• Exploring innovative food retail and enterprise models that increase availability of nutritious options 
• Sharing knowledge, resources, and strategies with others working in this space.  

Each one-hour session features a guest speaker followed by open discussion, offering a chance to connect, learn, and collaborate.  

Fall 2025 Roundtable Schedule:

• September 9, 9:00 AM – How City Councils Can Increase Food Access 
• October 7, 9:00 AM – Creative Funding for Healthy Food Efforts 
• November 4, 9:00 AM – Insights from Nodaway County’s Missouri EATs Experience  

This series is co-hosted by MU Extension, the Missouri Food Systems Network, and the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership.  

Let’s work together to build stronger, healthier communities—one conversation at a time.

Cost: Free

Contact: Sarah Hultine Massengale, hultines@umsl.edu