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Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Interested in farming?

Take advantage of training opportunities that can assist you with developing a successful farming business.

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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.

Publications

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Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2022

Alice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesJoe ParcellProfessor, Agricultural Economics; Director, Center for Risk Management & Research; Kansas State UniversityFor local food producers, marketing decisions are as important as ...

Successfully Direct Marketing Beef

Publication date: Feb. 11, 2021

TopicsWhy direct marketingNiche marketsLive beefBeef on the railRetail cutsPricingSeasonal changesFrozen vs. freshUSDA legal definitionsProcessingProduct labelingCustomer FAQsMissouri AgrAbilityInnovative Small Farmer's Outreach ProgramPages32

Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2020

Donale Richards, Margaret Krome and Alejandra HernandezMichael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI)National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) policy staffThis guide lists funding opportunities offered by federal programs in supporting ...

Funding Incentives for Agroforestry in Missouri

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Larry D. GodseyCenter for AgroforestryAgroforestry describes a set of land use practices that incorporate trees, shrubs, forages, crops and/or livestock designed in a way that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits.This publication is ...

Tax Considerations for the Establishment of Agroforestry Practices

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Larry D. GodseyCenter for AgroforestryAgroforestry is often promoted for its conservation benefits and potential income diversity. However, federal tax incentives may provide the greatest benefit to some landowners. Accordingly, agroforestry tax ...

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Resources

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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 ...

Farm and Ranch Family Stress and Depression (PDF)

The last few years have been difficult for farm and ranch families. Many are experiencing financial and emotional stress as a result. To assist farm families during these stressful times, the “Farm and Ranch Family Stress and Depression: A ...

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.

Missouri Beginning Farmers flyer (PDF)

2-page overview of Missouri Beginning Farmers program and pilot projects.

North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

North Central Region SARE is one of four regional offices that run the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, a nationwide grants and education program to advance sustainable innovation to American agriculture.

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), a federal agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.

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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.