Kansas City Community Gardens, Metro Lutheran Ministry to Receive Grants to...
Missouri Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler today awarded Kansas City Community Gardens and Metro Lutheran Ministry grants to support their efforts to bring more local produce and gardening opportunities to families in the Kansas City area. The grants were awarded through the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Local Food Matching Grant...
Director of Ag to Tour Kansas City Community Gardens Facility, Present...
Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler will visit the Kansas City Community Gardens facility Thursday for a guided tour of the facility, including KCCG's main garden, administrative and classroom facilities and the Beanstalk Children's Garden. Ben Sharda, executive director of KCCG, will lead the tour. During the visit, Dr. Hagler will also...
Director of Ag to Tour Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter, Speak About...
Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler will visit the Wayside Waifs animal shelter Thursday afternoon for a guided tour of the facility and to promote Missouri's pet spay and neuter grant program. Cynthia Smith of Wayside Waifs will lead the tour, which will include the cat and dog adoption areas and the facility's newly expanded veterinary...
Director of Agriculture to Award Local Foods Grants in Springfield
Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler will visit Springfield Friday morning to recognize YMCA of the Ozarks and Springfield Urban Agriculture Coalition for receiving local foods matching grants from the Department....
Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese Removed from Store Shelves
The State Milk Board, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, announced today that Homestead Creamery of Jamesport, Mo. is voluntarily withdrawing a batch of its Flory's Favorite cheese from the marketplace....
Pet Spay Neuter Grants Now Available for 2013
The Pet Spay and Neuter Program helps animal shelters, humane societies and non-profit rescue groups with the costs of spaying and neutering animals. Last year, the Department was able to provide $20,000 for Missouri shelters and rescue groups through this program. Applications for 2013 grants are available now through the Feb. 15, 2013 deadline....
Director of Ag to Tour Jefferson City Animal Shelter, Speak About...
Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler will visit the Jefferson City Animal Shelter Tuesday afternoon for a guided tour of the facility and to promote Missouri's pet spay and neuter grant program....
Missouri State Fair Wins Top Honors for its Agriculture Showcase
The Missouri State Fair has been recognized as one of the premiere agricultural showcases in the world by the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). During the recent IAFE convention, Missouri's state fair received more than 30 awards....
Buy Missouri-Made this Holiday Season, Shop Local with AgriMissouri
Whether your holiday gift list includes a person who has everything, an adventurous traveler or loved ones who love unique treats, Missouri's agribusinesses offer a spread - from locally produced meats, wines and cheeses to jewelry and home decor - that is sure to please. The AgriMissouri Holiday Gift Guide brings together some of the more than...
USDA offers Missouri Specialty Crop Growers Disaster Assistance Coverage
Missouri specialty crop growers currently have an opportunity to purchase special disaster coverage through the USDA Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). The program provides financial assistance to producers of Missouri's otherwise uninsurable crops, including fruits like apples and peaches, when low yields, loss of inventory or...
