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Biweekly stories of success from businesses and communities across Missouri

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Starting or growing your business? Find resources or contact MU Extension business specialists for expert help at every stage.

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Tech specialists help take intellectual property from idea to commercialization.

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Helping citizens tap into local strengths and university resources.

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Business & Communities Extension increases the prosperity of Missourians by helping businesses, workers, and communities thrive.

We do this by:

  • Understanding the socioeconomic forces impacting their businesses and communities;
  • Laying the groundwork for economic vitality; and
  • Guiding and supporting efforts to build economic success.

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Publications

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Funding Agricultural Business Development With Federal and State Grants

Publication date: March 1, 2023

Grant programs allow agricultural businesses and farmers to seek funding that supports business development and may complement other business financing. Grant funding is intended to serve as a short-term infusion of funds to either plan a business or ...

Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2023

In rural communities with low natural amenities, population decline has frustrated rural leaders and jeopardized community resources. Previous research suggests migration to low-amenity rural areas is primarily driven by social ties, rather than ...

Three Types of Farm Meetings to Strengthen the Business and Start a Farm Transition Plan

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesWesley TuckerField Specialist in Agricultural BusinessFamilies may be inclined to only conduct meetings when they need to make critical decisions. However, regular meetings ...

Five Phases of Management Transition During Family Farm Succession

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Wesley TuckerField Specialist in Agricultural Business, MU ExtensionAlice RoachSenior Research Associate, Division of Applied Social SciencesMallory RaheAssociate Extension Professor, Division of Applied Social SciencesThe average age of U.S. and ...

Adding Value in Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

Mallory RaheAssistant Professor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionAlice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesRyan MilhollinState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionFarm businesses can increase income by ...

Introduction to Local Food Systems

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2022

The local production and marketing of food has reached a critical mass in the past decade. Increasingly, people are searching out food that not only is flavorful, healthy, and safe but that also supports their local community. Farmers are working ...

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Featured programs

Developing a Nonprofit

Resources to help small nonprofit organizations in Missouri with self-assessment and development.

Certificate in Construction Management

Through this two-course certificate, individuals obtain the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the in-demand construction industry.

Missouri Small Business Development Centers

Helping businesses at every stage from concept to startup, growth to renewal, mature to succession succeed through counseling, training and access to technology.

Alianzas

The Alianzas partnership enhances the ability of communities to collaborate with the growing immigrant Hispanic population.

CARES

The Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES) aids interested public and private parties in learning about and managing our resources.

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Through this two-course certificate, supply chain professionals obtain the fundamental knowledge needed for more mobility and capability within their field of work.

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