Programs with Purpose
More than 25 years of supporting the dream. When the bell rings and school is out for the day, there is palpable excitement as children leave their classrooms and exit school.…
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Home Grown
18 posts
Planting New Roots & Making a Difference
Jefferson City transplants share their stories of why they made Jefferson City their new hometown. Life makes many twists and turns, taking people places never thought or heard of —…
Looking at the Labels
Finding out what’s in your food and how to avoid the additives you don’t want. Wandering up and down grocery store aisles, strolling through farmers markets, visiting specialty shops, and ordering…
Warm Welcomings
Make your front door a fall sensation. Lanterns Add some faux pumpkins and a set of mini battery-operated string lights to give your lantern a more seasonal touch! You can get…
Cluck, Cluck, Roost
Raising chickens has never been easier. When thinking of raising farm animals, you may be deterred by the thought of having to feed them in the early hours of the…
Farm to Freezer
A consumer guide for buying meat from your local farmers. Many people don’t understand that a hamburger usually travels thousands of miles to get to your plate. Why not just…
Growing the Future
Pushing to help young farmers, business professionals, and civic leaders. When anyone talks about Missouri and what we consider our homegrown industries, I immediately think of agriculture. Our state is home…
Sept/Oct Publisher’s Note
We change as we grow. As kids, we were always being asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Even in a famous song by Will Smith…