Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Blend experiential learning to grow your farm

Missouri beginning farmers program is a new pilot of training workshops, educational classes, internships and customized one-on-one technical assistance. The goal is to provide information and to assist those who are interested in farming.

While starting a new farm can be a daunting endeavor, the good news is there are more resources than ever before to assist you with developing a successful farming business. Take advantage of the information, resources, courses and government programs available to you.

This program is supported by funds from the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) grant through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under sponsored project number 2018-70017-28578.

Watch Liz Graznak, Happy Hollow Family Farms_University of Missouri Extension on YouTube.

Liz Graznak, Happy Hollow Family Farms

Organic farmer Liz Graznak of Happy Hollow Family Farms shares tips and techniques for beginning farmers, including using resources like University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers program.

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Resources

Center for Regenerative Agriculture

The Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) at University of Missouri provides a collaborative home for research, education and extension work with the goals of building more integrated approaches to regenerative farming and developing food systems that are more resilient. Here is a list of online courses offered through CRA.

Beginning Farmer Loan Program

The Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority administers a program that enables lenders to receive federally tax-exempt interest on loans made to beginning farmers. The tax savings are passed on to beginning farmers in the form of lower interest rates.

Farm and Ranch Family Stress and Depression: A Checklist and Guide for Making R…

A four-page guide on signs of farm and ranch stress, signs of chronic prolonged stress, signs of depression or suicidal intent, and a checklist on how to refer a person for help. Also provides information on where to find help, helplines/hotlines in Missouri and Iowa or national lifeline/hotline, and finding a therapist.

Innovative Small Farmers' Outreach Program - Lincoln University

Created to help the small farmers and ranchers of Missouri, especially those who are socially disadvantaged and underserved, to raise the level of efficiency on their farms while taking good care of the soil, water and the environment.

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