Homegrown Prosperity Kickoff Event

What happens when communities work together to solve local challenges? Come find out at the Homegrown Prosperity Open House at The Merc Co+op — where “everyone can shop, anyone can own.”

Join us in Lawrence on May 20 anytime between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM to explore cooperatives, meet local partners, tour The Merc, and connect with others interested in community-owned business solutions across Kansas and Missouri.

Upcoming
Events

 


The Heartland Regional Food Business Center

HRFB is dedicated to helping farm and foodenterprises to start up, grow, and connect with local and regional markets.

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Food Safety Workshops

Learn best practices for your
food safety on your operation.

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We are stronger together.

As a member of Missouri Farmers Union, you gain access to a nationwide network of family farmers and ranchers fighting for fairness with you. Members have the ability to engage in exclusive education opportunities, advocacy, and legislative initiatives. The benefits are extensive, with discounts on business development software, workwear, farm equipment, and travel booking. Whether you are a farmer or consumer, urban or rural, this organization fights for farm policies that ensure we have a safe and abundant food supply and carries the voice of farming communities to the state and federal legislatures.

Join the fight.

The Farmer's Share Of The Retail Dollar

Farmers and ranchers receive just 14.3* cents of the consumer food dollar.

Steak

1 Pound

Retail: $9.99
Farmer: $2.87
Bread

2 Pounds

Retail: $4.49
Farmer: $0.15
Apples

1 Pound

Retail: $1.29
Farmer: $0.62
Milk

1 Gallon

Retail: $4.39
Farmer: $1.77

 

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