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Learn how to have healthy beehives at Independence event
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Beekeepers of all skill levels are invited to attend B3: Building Better Bees for the Future: A Honey Bee Health & Breeding Symposium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Truman Habitat for Humanity’s Young School, 505 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence.
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Free ‘Local to Larger’ workshops help food businesses plan growth
This fall, MU Extension’s Local to Larger: Scaling Workshop for Food and Farm Businesses series will help food and farm businesses evaluate opportunities to expand and build a growth strategy that fits their unique business.
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Grant available to food businesses in parts of Missouri, Kansas
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Food businesses in parts of western Missouri and rural Kansas may be eligible for a new grant designed to strengthen local food and farm enterprises, said Bill McKelvey, senior project coordinator for University of Missouri Extension.
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Making sense of smart agriculture: Why trusted guidance matters
For Missouri farmers navigating the challenges and opportunities of rapid technological change, MU Extension offers unbiased, research-based guidance to help producers cut through the noise and make smart, practical decisions.
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Urban ag risk management series offered this fall
University of Missouri Extension and Annie’s Project are offering an urban agriculture risk management class in the St. Louis area in October and November.
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Don't plant seeds you didn't order
Do not plant unsolicited seeds. They may carry pests, diseases, or invasive species. Report or safely return unknown seeds.
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New resources help small businesses leverage social media
Free downloadable guides help small business owners build strategy, create content, choose platforms and drive results through social media.
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Is Missouri's farmland market cooling down?
Survey data shows Missouri farmland prices rising slower, with regional shifts and forecasts shaping decisions for buyers, sellers, and landowners.
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FDA finalizes the preharvest water rule: What does it mean for produce growers?
Understand how the new FDA preharvest water rule shifts compliance steps and deadlines for produce growers.
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MU Extension resources for specialty ag producers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s urban and specialty agriculture producers—and those considering starting an agricultural enterprise—have new business planning resources at their fingertips.