Business and community : publication
See 7 ways to add value to farm commodities or products, and learn how to turn a value-added agriculture idea into a business that can increase farm income.
Learn about key elements necessary for creating quality written farm leases between tenants and landowners.
This guide explains how to calculate break-even price, revenue, and unit sales for value-added agricultural products.
Learn broadband terminology and issues related to access — availability and adoption. Access to high-speed internet encourages equitable opportunities.
Strong family businesses communicate to separate their family roles and expectations from business roles. Read about common family business conflicts and find steps to address tension in this publication.
Introduce yourself and your qualifications as a farm renter. Follow these tips to create a paper resume or LinkedIn profile for sharing with landowners.
Use a gradual process to transition farm management responsibilities from one generation to the next to improve the odds of keeping your farm in the family. This 5- phase process asks multiple generations to set goals, timelines and evaluation milestones.
Grant programs allow agricultural businesses and farmers to seek funding that supports business development and may complement other business financing.
If you're leasing property for hunting, then learn about lease arrangement options, prices or rates to charge, liability, and how to write a contract.
Missouri rural areas face poorer health outcomes and limited care access due to workforce shortages and facility closures, impacting community sustainability.
Learn to resolve everyday conflicts at home, work, and in relationships using practical negotiation strategies for mutual understanding.
Learn how to raise chickens and turkeys using pens, movable fencing and pastures, and get some original ideas on marketing poultry products in this Sustainable Agriculture Network publication available from University of Missouri Extension.
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Read this to understand sampling regulations at farmers markets. Learn how to establish and estimate costs for handwash stations and washing and sanitizing stations.
This guide outlines how to set prices for value-added agricultural products by analyzing costs, customer demand, and competition.
Learn what makes a farmers market successful. Get tips about how to start or improve a market to make local food available in your community.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This toolkit contains Missouri-specific information. See publication No. DM274 for the non-Missouri version.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This toolkit is for use in states other than Missouri. See publication No. DM201 for Missouri use.
Small food-retailers participating in the Stock Healthy, Shop Healthy program and committed to stocking healthy foods can place this door hanger on area residents' doors to let them know. Download for free. Then print, fold, trim and hang!
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This Program Evaluation Toolkit describes various evaluation tools appropriate for gauging the success of a healthy small food retailer program. It addition, it provides four forms that can help you discover the effect of your efforts.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This toolkit contains Missouri-specific information. See publication No. DM275 for the non-Missouri version.
Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
This toolkit is for use in states other than Missouri. See publication No. DM202 for Missouri use.
Toolkit to help communities partner with small retailers to promote healthy eating through resources, signage, and evaluation tools.
Learn why investing in accessible, high-quality childcare can strengthen Missouri’s economy by reducing worker absences that benefit businesses and government.
Use operating, business and family council meetings to build a culture of communication and inclusive decision-making in your family business. Find guidelines for running a successful family meeting, and when to use different meetings in this publication.