Agriculture

a group of farmers stand in the middle of a corn field.

Making Connections for the Future of Farming  

Farmer to farmer connections are vital for young producers seeking a future in agriculture. LandLink programs and farming networks help.

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Two black cows stick their heads under a fence to eat out of a trough.

Who Regulates the Food We Eat? 

There’s a fight brewing over who will regulate U.S. food — and who picks up the tab. Here’s what Kansas and Missouri producers think about the EATS Act.

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A woman with dark hair crouches next to a short long haired donkey. She laughs while petting his beard.

Drink Green Juice, Save a Donkey 

Zen Donkey Farms is an organic juice company in the Kansas City area that uses proceeds to support a donkey rescue and animal-assisted therapy nonprofit.

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young cows with tags on their ears stand in the mud of a hoop barn.

Missouri Cattle Producers Slash Herds Amid Worsening Drought

The worsening drought in Missouri is forcing livestock producers to sell off their cattle herds, decisions that will be felt at the supermarket cash register.

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rolling prairie land with colorful native plants and lush green. the sky is overcast and a storm can be seen in the distance.

Missouri Farmers Embrace Practices to Protect Waterways

Missouri farmers are implementing sustainable practices that protect waterways and improve the sustainability of their operations.

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