At the 2009 Missouri Agritourism Conference you can explore everything from running school tours, retail shops, safety regulations, direct marketing taxes and more. Everyone from the beginning agritourism operator to the seasoned veteran should attend to network, visit the trade show and gain new ideas. For more info call 573-751-4339. For a full brochure with breakout sessions go to http://www.agrimissouri.com/agritourism.htm.
The conference will take place January 16-17, 2009 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. A special room rate of $69/night has been established for the conference. To reserve your room, call 1-888-265-5500 and ask for the Agritourism January 2009 Conference.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Locally raised beef available...
Visit Reisner Ranch at www.reisnerbeef.com for more information on buying locally raised beef.
Available now: Freezer meet including steaks, hamburger, and roasts.
Taking orders for butchering in Feb.-March of 2009 - first come- first served.
Taking orders for butchering in October of 2009 and March of 2010.
More Dates could be added based on demand.
Available now: Freezer meet including steaks, hamburger, and roasts.
Taking orders for butchering in Feb.-March of 2009 - first come- first served.
Taking orders for butchering in October of 2009 and March of 2010.
More Dates could be added based on demand.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Dear Mr. President-Elect...
Read Michael Pollan's article "Farmer In Chief" from the New York Times, Oct. 12. Pollan presents strategies that a new administration could implement to create a healthier, more economically and environmentally sustainable food system in the U.S.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?_r=1&ei=5070&emc=eta1&oref=slogin
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/magazine/12policy-t.html?_r=1&ei=5070&emc=eta1&oref=slogin
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
AmeriCorps VISTA job announcement
Interested in food and gardening?
• Help Dent County residents eat healthier
• Support new farm and food businesses
• Work on community gardens, farmers’ markets, and business development projects
Apply Now!
DENT COUNTY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE 2008-09
Position: Food Entrepreneurship Development Associate (AmeriCorps*VISTA)
Duties:-Research best practices in food entrepreneurship, including farmer's markets, community gardening, business development, and youth entrepreneurship -Organize and coordinate the work of multiple committees of community members -Assess the educational needs and interests of aspiring food entrepreneurs (youth and adults) -Recruit and train volunteers to help deliver local educational programs -Work with local media outlets on publicity and promotion of events -Build partnerships with local organizations to implement programs
-Develop the capacity of community stakeholders to sustain food entrepreneurship activities
Minimum age: 21
Education: Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred. Background in agriculture, education, business, natural resources, sociology, or a closely related field. Commensurate life experience will be considered in cases of outstanding applicants.
The University of Missouri is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps*VISTA is dedicated to eliminating poverty by helping individuals and low-income communities make positive changes for themselves. Through VISTA, ordinary people provide extraordinary service in more than 1,200 projects nationwide.
AmeriCorps*VISTA Members Receive a Wealth of Benefits
Members who successfully complete a one-year term of service are eligible to receive either an AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $4,725 or an end-of-service cash stipend of $1,200.
Additional benefits include:
• Paid Training • Student loan forbearance or deferment
• Living allowance of $833 per month • Federal non-competitive employment eligibility
• Health insurance • Childcare assistance if you qualify
• Relocation expenses • Allowable mileage and expense reimbursements
For more information, contact:
Sarah Hultine, MU Extension
573.729.3196
hultines@missouri.edu
• Help Dent County residents eat healthier
• Support new farm and food businesses
• Work on community gardens, farmers’ markets, and business development projects
Apply Now!
DENT COUNTY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE INITIATIVE 2008-09
Position: Food Entrepreneurship Development Associate (AmeriCorps*VISTA)
Duties:-Research best practices in food entrepreneurship, including farmer's markets, community gardening, business development, and youth entrepreneurship -Organize and coordinate the work of multiple committees of community members -Assess the educational needs and interests of aspiring food entrepreneurs (youth and adults) -Recruit and train volunteers to help deliver local educational programs -Work with local media outlets on publicity and promotion of events -Build partnerships with local organizations to implement programs
-Develop the capacity of community stakeholders to sustain food entrepreneurship activities
Minimum age: 21
Education: Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred. Background in agriculture, education, business, natural resources, sociology, or a closely related field. Commensurate life experience will be considered in cases of outstanding applicants.
The University of Missouri is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps*VISTA is dedicated to eliminating poverty by helping individuals and low-income communities make positive changes for themselves. Through VISTA, ordinary people provide extraordinary service in more than 1,200 projects nationwide.
AmeriCorps*VISTA Members Receive a Wealth of Benefits
Members who successfully complete a one-year term of service are eligible to receive either an AmeriCorps Education Award of up to $4,725 or an end-of-service cash stipend of $1,200.
Additional benefits include:
• Paid Training • Student loan forbearance or deferment
• Living allowance of $833 per month • Federal non-competitive employment eligibility
• Health insurance • Childcare assistance if you qualify
• Relocation expenses • Allowable mileage and expense reimbursements
For more information, contact:
Sarah Hultine, MU Extension
573.729.3196
hultines@missouri.edu
Friday, September 19, 2008
Pumpkins at the market!
McBride Family Farm will have pumpkins for sale at the market on Saturday, September 27, from 7:30 a.m. till noon. Stop by to pick up some fall decorations for Halloween!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
SARE grants fund sustainable agriculture projects
Source: Debi Kelly, 573-882-1905
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Farmers and ranchers in 12 north-central states can now compete for federal grants to fund projects in sustainable agriculture.
Funding comes from the USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.
“These grants allow farmers and ranchers an opportunity to test new sustainable agriculture techniques and demonstrate how they can be used over a wider area,” said Debi Kelly, Missouri SARE co-coordinator.
The SARE program invites farmers or ranchers operating in SARE’s North Central Region, which includes Missouri, to submit proposals for projects that test and evaluate adaptable sustainable agricultural practices for their operations. Competitive grants up to $6,000 for individuals or $18,000 for groups of three or more from separate operations are available.
Applications are due by Dec. 1, 2008. Eligible states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Missouri leads the region in number of grants won, with 85 since the program started in 1992.
Kelly said she would review any grant applications, offering suggestions to increase chances of success.
The grants are for sustainable agriculture research and education projects and not for everyday farming expenses.
During the past 16 years, these grants have funded a wide array of projects in livestock- and crop-production systems, waste management, weed and pest control, organic farming, marketing, water quality and soil conservation.
The grant application can be downloaded at http://www.sare.org/ncrsare/prod.htm.
For more information, contact MO SARE co-coordinator Debi Kelly at 573-882-1905 or kellyd@missouri.edu.
MO SARE co-coordinator K.B. Paul at Lincoln University can be reached at 573-681-5584 or paulk@lincolnu.edu.
More information about Missouri SARE is online at http://extension.missouri.edu/sare/.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Value-added ag in Missouri
This information is from the 2002 U.S. Census of Agriculture. Data from the 2007 Ag Census will be available in February 2009. Expect big changes - a Missouri count found nearly 140 farmers' markets across the state in 2008.
VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE IN MISSOURI
| Number of Organic Farms | 112 | U.S. Rank | 29 | |
| Market Value of Organic Agriculture | $641,604 | Share of National Organic Market | <1% | |
| Number of Direct Market Producers | 3,937 | U.S. Rank | 10 | |
| Market Value of Direct Market Goods | $14,712,000 | U.S. Rank | 19 | |
| Number of Farmer's Markets | 77 | U.S. Rank | 14 |
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