Agricultural business management

Urban Agriculture

The Urban Agriculture program aims to equip urban farmers, agribusinesses and individuals interested in agriculture with resources and information to start or expand their enterprise. The Urban Agriculture team works with producers and partners to offer business planning assistance, farm management resources, production information and decision-making tools.

Annie’s Project

The mission of Annie’s Project is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

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.

Refining Market Channel Selections Based on Cost

Controlled Environment Agriculture: Hydroponic Farming

Agriculture and the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Small Acreage Business Planning in Missouri

January 14, 2025

On My Own: Ag Leasing, Farmland Values, and Custom Work Costs (Moniteau County)

January 21, 2025 - January 22, 2025

2025 Midwest Crops Conference

January 21, 2025

On My Own: Ag Leasing, Farmland Values, and Custom Work Costs (Morgan County)

January 30, 2025

On My Own: Ag Leasing, Farmland Values, and Custom Work Costs (Online)

Strong bull sale in Springfield

December 9, 2024

MU Extension offers vegetable production series

December 2, 2024

Pick up the 2025 Redbook at your local MU Extension center

November 27, 2024

Soybean disease on agenda of 2025 Midwest Crops Conference in St. Joseph

November 25, 2024

Tools to Build Your Agritourism Business (PDF)

This toolkit can help you create or reassess your business path as you respond to customer demand, create value propositions and build a communications strategy.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (PDF)

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) starts Tuesday, May 26, 2020, through your local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Understanding program basics helps FSA move quickly to deliver assistance to farmers. Review examples of payments for Missouri eligible commodities.