Missouri Agriculture Updates: Missouri Governor's Conference, Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Grant, Organic cost-share grant

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Ag Market News MORE Initiative Economic Impact Missouri State Fair Missouri Grown Missouri Agriculture Updates Oct. 29, 2021 Join Us for the 49th Governor's Conference on Agriculture Registration is open for the 49th Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, on Nov. 18-19 at Tan-Tar-A Conference Center in Osage Beach. Join us as we honor the grit and resilience of Missouri's farmers and ranchers. A few highlights include: Missouri Agriculture Awards Presentation, featuring Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe The Best of Missouri Grown Reception U.S. Farm Report Commodity Outlook Succession Planning Session Trade Show Exhibitors To register and learn more about the 49th Missouri Governor's Conference, click here! Food Insecurity Urban Agriculture Grant Recipients Announced The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that 12 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity in urban areas. "These projects are making a real difference to address food insecurity," said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. "The partnership between these organizations and state government will play a key role for Missouri citizens in these areas." Grant funds may be used to increase food production and availability within an urban area; demonstrate growth of local economic communities; increase local economic impact; increase availability of food to local residents; or enhance already established areas within a community and provide assistance to the community. The following projects were awarded grant funding in 2021: A Red Circle, St. Louis Be Well Café, St. Louis Dirt Beast Farm, Kansas City Green Acres Urban Farm & Research Project, Kansas City GRO Health Center, St. Louis Joplin Empire Market, Joplin Jubilee Oasis Farm, St. Louis Kansas City Community Gardens, Kansas City Propel Kitchens, St. Louis Springfield Community Gardens, Springfield St. Louis Community College, St. Louis The Ramsey Garden at Quinn Chapel, Jefferson City Funding available for organic production The Missouri Department of Agriculture has funds available for the 2020 National Organic Certification Cost Share Program through funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. The program will provide cost share assistance to organic producers and handlers receiving certification or continuation of certification by a USDA accredited certifying agency starting October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021. Funds are available for 50% of an individual producer's or handler's certification costs, up to a maximum of $500 per certificate. The USDA National Organic Program currently recognizes four categories of certification: crops, wild crops, livestock and processing/handling. The deadline to apply for organic certification reimbursement has been extended to Dec. 15, 2021. To learn more about the grant or to apply, click here! Photo of the Week Missouri Department of Agriculture employees from the Agriculture Business Development Division successfully represented four Missouri businesses at the Expo Antad & Alimentaria Trade Show in Guadalajara, Mexico. Representatives from one of those companies also attended in person, while the other three company employees attended virtually. The Expo Antad & Alimentaria is an exhibition dedicated to food and beverages, bringing professionals and buyers from the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Central America and South America. Each of the companies received trade leads, including the potential for increased sales, from the Expo.

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