The following publications cover topics related to Exceed — Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Marketing Maple Syrup in Missouri
Revised
Read highlights of the findings from a MU Extension study exploring maple syrup production in the lower Midwest, including interviews with Missouri producers and best practices for marketing products.
Missouri Maple Syrup: Hobby to Sales
New
This guide is structured to help maple sugaring hobbyists navigate the process of growing their operation beyond a hobby and into a revenue-generating endeavor. It includes information on how to identify capacity and select trees to tap; technology and processing best practices; and tips from active producers on steps taken to break even and begin generating revenue.
Encouraging Return Migration and Population Retention in Rural Communities
New
Rural areas facing population decline can use low-cost actions to encourage people who had previously moved away for educational or job opportunities to move back to be closer to family and friends or to raise their children in a rural area.
How Broadband Adoption and Availability Impacted Rural Employment During COVID-19
New
Learn how broadband affected rural employment rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missouri Health Care Availability and Outcomes Differ Regionally
New
Communities throughout the Missouri face challenges related to sustaining a health care workforce and providing health care. This publication highlights rural-urban differences in Missouri’s health outcomes, workforce and availability of care.
Broadband Technologies: A Primer on Access and Solutions
New
Learn broadband terminology and issues related to access — availability and adoption. Access to high-speed internet encourages equitable opportunities.
Population Trends in Missouri and Its Regions
New
Estimates show that between 2019 and 2020, Missouri grew by 0.2%, adding over 11,000 net new residents. The state grew at half the national growth rate (0.4%), but was largely consistent with many Midwestern and neighboring states. This population growth, however, has occurred unevenly throughout the state.
Economic Impact of Opioid Use Disorder in Missouri
New
The opiod crisis raises many concerns for the labor force. Learn about the direct employment impacts of opioid-related losses in labor force participation in several key industry sectors in Missouri and how they affect the broader economy in this report.
Federal Contracting Trends in Missouri
New
Examine how federal contracting is important in generating economic activity. This publication displays how most contract dollars go to a small number of large business, but there are still opportunities for a wide array of companies throughout Missouri.
Entrepreneurial Dynamics in Missouri Counties
New
Learn how promoting entrepreneurship may promote economic growth and increase a community’s quality of life. Increasing access to outside markets through online sales can increase local business’ customer bases as well.
Local and Regional Food System Resilience During COVID-19
New
Follow these guidelines for facilitating an improved business engagement while fostering leadership and problem solving to find meaningful engagement in rural small businesses. Business examples and seven key guidelines are presented here.
Characteristics of Missouri’s Food, Agriculture and Forestry Workforce
New
Learn about employment, wage and training trends in Missouri's food, agriculture and forestry workforce. Plus, see what it will take to fill jobs in these industries.
Agricultural and Entrepreneurial Factors Driving U.S. Food Manufacturing Startup Locations
New
Is food manufacturing a viable rural economic development strategy? Are food manufacturing startups a natural extension of the dynamic driving interest in local foods at the farmgate? Find out in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Gross Domestic Product Trends in Missouri
New
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis county-level measures of gross domestic product provide an important barometer to gauge the health of state, metropolitan and local economies. Read highlights of some of the key GDP trends for Missouri and its regions.
Could Online Sales Be a Direct Marketing Opportunity for Rural Farms?
New
Discover how a transition to online marketplaces for farms selling produce directly to consumers could help them compete with retailers. Learn why this is more cost effective for farms and time saving for consumers in our guide.
Population Change and Fiscal Stress in Missouri’s Third Class Counties
New
Discover the contributing factors to fiscal stress among Missouri’s counties including change in population, changing revenues and varying sales and property taxes. Total taxes, fees, revenues and corresponding fiscal stress levels are presented.
Engaging Small Businesses in Rural Economic Development: Seven Guidelines for Success
New
Follow these guidelines for facilitating an improved business engagement while fostering leadership and problem solving to find meaningful engagement in rural small businesses. Business examples and seven key guidelines are presented here.
Missouri’s Third Class County Budget Trend Analysis
Revised
Use this workbook to analyze fiscal trends in Missouri counties as well as carry out studies on budget, fiscal trends, and performance to identify needed actions. Compare past performance to set standards to gauge them alongside each other as well.
Missouri’s Third Class County Budget Trend Analysis: Workbook User’s Manual
Revised
Learn how to analyze fiscal trends in Missouri counties as well as carry out studies on budget, fiscal trends, and performance to identify needed actions. Compare past performance to set standards to gauge them alongside each other as well.