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When the next generation has other plans

  • April 3, 2026
  • By Keaton Dugan
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Students gain experience at cut-flower farms

  • February 25, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Weekly Zoom series offers help to beginning farmers

  • March 7, 2025
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USDA announces June 2024 lending rates for agricultural producers

  • June 5, 2024
  • By hpj-editorial
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Beginning farmers and ranchers see $28 million investment

  • November 15, 2023
  • By hpj-editorial
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Family-owned farms account for 96% of U.S. farms, according to Census of Agriculture Typology Report

  • January 26, 2021
  • By hpj-editorial

Missouri farmer spreads MU Extension mission to beginning producers

  • January 22, 2021
  • By Ashley Craft, University of Missouri Extension

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