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Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high
Dan Kuebler is out on a hot August morning on what used to be his farm. Kuebler grew fruits and vegetables on 30 acres in Ashland, Missouri, and for decades he sold his produce at the Columbia Farmers Market. “Ashland was a little, bitty, sleepy town in ’77 when we bought it,” Kuebler said. Then, […]
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Demolition of Moberly grain towers nears completion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Demolition on the grain towers in Moberly are nearly complete. Work to begin demolition started last month. Just the bases of the buildings remained on Tuesday. City spokesman Scott Garvey told ABC 17 News the “high-reach work” was completed on Monday. “Most of what will happen going forward is sorting of metals The post Demolition of Moberly grain towers nears completion appeared first on ABC17NEWS .
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University of Missouri opens four new agricultural facilities
The University of Missouri is celebrating the opening of four new agricultural facilities designed to strengthen research, education and workforce development across the state. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources officially opened the facilities October ninth, with investments supporting crop production, beef genetics, meat processing and Missouri's grape and wine industry. Projects include an upgraded Missouri Foundation Seed facility, improvements to the Grape and Wine Institute's Fermentation Center, and a new National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics.
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Columbia explores historic preservation measures amid concerns over property sales
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Efforts to preserve historic properties in Columbia are gaining attention as new owners look to redevelop former Columbia College properties and city officials consider additional ways to protect historic buildings from demolition. During a Historic Preservation Commission event Tuesday, officials discussed an ongoing survey of the Benton-Stephens neighborhood that could help identify The post Columbia explores historic preservation measures amid concerns over property sales appeared first on ABC17NEWS .
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Aspiring vendors invited to learn about Columbia Farmers Market
People interested in selling farm products or prepared foods through Columbia Farmers Market can learn about becoming vendors during a free resource fair scheduled for Nov. 17 at Columbia's Agriculture Park. The event will run from 5:30-7 p.m. inside the heated MU Health Care Pavilion at 1769 W. Ash St., according to a community announcement. Farmers and prepared food businesses operating within 50 miles of Columbia Farmers Market are invited to attend and learn about opportunities for the market's 2027 seasons. Attendees will be able to meet with market staff, members of the board of directors and representatives from local organizations that provide support and resources for agricultural and food-based businesses. Applications for the summer, Wednesday and winter market seasons are expected to open in January. Participants who network with organizations and exhibitors at the event will have an opportunity to waive their market application fee, according to the announcement. Featured organizations are expected to include CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen, MU Extension's Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry program, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Lincoln University Extension, the Missouri Rural Crisis Center, Thompson’s Tables, Polvorosas, Elderblossom View and the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture. Additional information and an updated list