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Published: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021

SEO Part 1 - The BasicsDate: Tuesday, March 9, 2021Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)Registration closedDive into the foundation of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and help you better understand what you can do to improve your online presence SEO Part ...

Managing Forward Series

Published: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020

The Managing Forward Series are online courses to reinforce and strengthen your small business for the future. Hosted by the Missouri SBDC and facilitated by subject matter experts from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of ...

Farmers, ranchers share e-commerce success stories

Published: Friday, July 10, 2020

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Farmers and ranchers are increasingly turning to online sales to reach customers, especially with COVID-19 disrupting the operation of many farmers markets, restaurants and stores.You don’t have to be particularly tech-savvy to ...

Small farmers markets share strategies at April 30 roundtable

Published: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As summer approaches, Missouri’s estimated 240 farmers markets are struggling with how they will comply with COVID-19-related restrictions. Regarded by many as vital and vibrant community hubs, farmers markets will need to rethink ...

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Regulations for Selling Safe Canned Foods in Missouri — Fact Sheet

Publication date: June 1, 2023

Londa NwadikeFood Safety SpecialistKansas State University and University of Missouri ExtensionThis publication answers frequently asked questions for selling safe canned foods such as pickles, jams, jellies or salsas. It includes information on the ...

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 ...

Sampling Safely at Farmers Markets — Fact Sheet

Publication date: March 1, 2021

Londa NwadikeFood Safety SpecialistKansas State University and University of Missouri ExtensionFarmers market vendors will find tips for safely offering samples to patrons in this publication, as well as a summary of sampling regulations. Directions ...

Federal Contracting Trends in Missouri

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2021

Mark C. WhiteAssociate Extension Professor, Labor and Workforce DevelopmentExecutive summaryFederal contracting is an important generator of economic activity — not only in places like Washington, DC — but also throughout the country in states ...

Selecting an Appropriate Pricing Strategy

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2021

Alice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesRyan MilhollinState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionConsumers and competitors easily can access pricing information for goods sold at retail and use this information ...

Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

Sarah LowAssociate Professor of Regional Economics; Director, ExceedDawn ThilmanyProfessor at Colorado State UniversityElizabeth CanalesAssistant Professor, Mississippi StateKathryn A. BoysAssociate Professor, North Carolina StateKey ...

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TAA is a federal program that provides financial assistance to manufacturers affected by import competition. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this cost sharing program pays for half the cost of consultants or industry-specific experts ...

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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is a U.S. Department of Commerce program EDA's goal is to ensure that opportunities for economic development and entrepreneurism are available everywhere in the United States.

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