Food & Beverage

Cultivating Missouri’s Future: Ashley McCarty on Building the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders

Missouri’s agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth and sustainability. As the sector grows, technology evolves, and the next generation moves through school, it’s ... Read More

Discover Camden County: A Missouri Agri-Ready Community

Approximately halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis, Camden County is a leader in agriculture with diverse businesses such as cattle farms, fish hatcheries, and hay operations. The Lake of the ... Read More

Discover Moniteau County: A Missouri Agri-Ready Community

Celebrated for its robust agricultural production, particularly in livestock, poultry, and crops, Moniteau County has earned Agri-Ready County Designation from Missouri Farmers Care, a program that supports agricultural growth and opportunities ... Read More

How Missouri Saved the European Wine Industry

From the picturesque Hermann Wine Trail to the Missouri River Valley’s scenic beauty, Missouri is home to some of the finest wineries in the Midwest. This rich tradition dates back to ... Read More

Missouri’s Ag Ed on the Move Brings Agriculture Education into the Classroom

Developed by Missouri Farmers Care, the organization that launched the Agri-Ready County Designation, Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) is an innovative, interactive program designed to bring agriculture education directly into ... Read More

Missouri Farmers Care Supports Future Growth Of Ag Communities Through Agri-ready County Designation Program

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Missouri’s economy, contributing nearly $94 billion annually and providing employment for hundreds of thousands of residents. In 2015, Missouri Farmers Care, an organization dedicated to advocating ... Read More

Missouri’s Unique Food and Ag Industry 

Nearly 100,000 farms make up Missouri’s uniquely diverse agriculture landscape, growing everything from rice, cotton, soybeans, corn, and sorghum, to raising cattle, turkeys, and hogs. The midwestern state has gained the ... Read More

Americold Breaks Ground on First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – April 30, 2024 – Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, has officially broken ground on a new $127 million ... Read More

Missouri Business Attraction Project, American Foods Group, Wins Business Facilities’ 2023 Impact Award

Missouri was honored with Business Facilities’ 2023 Impact Award for American Foods Group’s (AFG) $800 million investment in the state. With plans to create 1,300 new jobs and a projected annual ... Read More

Global Pork Processor Expands in Missouri, Creating 88 Jobs

Triumph Foods, one of the largest processors of premium pork products, is expanding  in St. Joseph and creating 88 new jobs. This expansion will support Triumph’s in-house sanitation operation.  The company, ... Read More