Missouri Agriculture Updates: Missouri State Fair Theme, Great Plains Growers Conference, Agriculture Leasing Program

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Ag Market News MORE Initiative Economic Impact Missouri State Fair Missouri Grown Missouri Agriculture Updates Jan. 6, 2023 Missouri State Fair Announces 2023 Theme The Missouri State Fair team announced the 2023 Missouri State Fair theme "WHERE TRADITIONS GROW" this week. Their team, along with the Department of Agriculture, is excited to hear all about your favorite long-lasting Fair traditions. And, we hope you will find some new traditions to last a lifetime. Start planning your trip to Sedalia, Aug. 10-20, now! Great Plains Growers Conference    Jan. 13-14 The 2023 Great Plains Growers Conference is set for Jan. 13-14 at Missouri Western University in St. Joseph. "This is a great local conference for fruit and vegetable producers from Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and other Midwestern states to hear research-based information from research specialists and local growers," says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Justin Keay. The conference includes classes on business development and marketing, tree fruits, small fruits, vegetable production, integrated pest management, organic production, greenhouse/hydroponics, high tunnels and cut-flower production. Farmers also will give presentations on farm-based research projects. "This something-for-everyone conference is great resource for aspiring farmers to seasoned growers," says Keay. "Farmers and university researchers from across the Midwest will share their knowledge on topics such as marketing, building a business plan, starting a new crop and managing pests," says Keay. For details and registration, visit www.GreatPlainsGrowersConference.org. For registration assistance, contact the MU Extension Center in Buchanan County at 816-279-1691.   Developing Effective Farm Leases: Insights for Owners and Tenants Farm tenants and property owners are encouraged to participate in a series of weekly programs on effective agricultural leasing in Missouri. Ten online and on-demand sessions, Tuesdays from 7 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 10 to March 14.  Topics will include: Jan 10: Leasing – transfer of property rights Jan 17: Types and components of leases Jan 24: Cash lease – basics Jan 31: Cash lease – calculating the rent Feb 07: Crop share leases Feb 14: Flexible leases Feb 21: Land leasing to energy companies Feb 28: Livestock lease Mar 07: Hunting lease Mar 14: Leasing business impacts Cost: $100 for all 10 weeks Contact: Ray Massey, MasseyR@missouri.edu, 573-884-7788 for details. Visit here for registration.  Photo of the Week MDA's Market News team is represented at livestock auctions across the state. The first week of the year historically serves as a popular time to sell cattle in Missouri. Our team ensures accurate market data is made available to the public on a regular basis. This week, they have been putting in extra work statewide.

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