Missouri offers resources for beginning farmers

Benjamin Herrold
Feb 27, 2020
Feb 27, 2020

Tractor at MO State Capital 2020 — Photo by Benjamin Herrold

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In the effort to support beginning farmers, the state of Missouri has some programs and resources available through its Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA). Jill Wood works as its executive director.

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