Missouri Agriculture Updates

Missouri Agriculture Updates January 19, 2024 p Agritourism Conference Cost-Share Program Open The Agritourism Conference Cost-Share Grant will reimburse Missouri Grown members for a portion of the costs associated with conference and/or trade show registration. This program is being offered as a reimbursement grant, meaning the applicant is responsible for covering all registration costs up front. Once the applicant has paid for registration and completed the Post Conference Form, MDA will complete a reimbursement for 50% of total registration costs, up to $1,000. The FY24 Agritourism Conference Cost Share Grant is only valid for conferences occurring between Jan. 1 and May 31, 2024. Applicants may only be awarded for one conference and/or trade show. Funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information and view the application here. tomatoes MU Vegetable Garden Webinar University of Missouri Extension horticulturists are offering a five-session webinar on how to jump-start your vegetable garden. Zoom sessions run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays in February and March. The series kicks off Feb. 5 with a session on how to plan a garden. Feb. 12 and 19, attendees will learn about cool- and warm-season crops. Feb. 26, they will learn the importance of healthy soils, taking soil tests and interpreting soil test results. The March 4 session gives tips on growing herbs. Register at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/starting-the-vegetable-garden-webinar. For more information, contact MU Extension horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg at 573-243-3581 or aufdenbergd@missouri.edu. t NASS Sheep and Lamb Health Survey This January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) and NASS are partnering to conduct a national study focusing on sheep and lamb health and management in the United States. A select sample of almost 5,000 sheep producers with at least one ewe will receive a questionnaire and are encouraged to participate in the study. The study is designed to provide a snapshot of current health and management practices on U.S. sheep operations, including lambing, vaccination, antibiotic administration, feeding, and movement practices. The information collected will also allow for the analysis of trends in specific topics related to sheep health, based on similar studies conducted in 1996, 2001 and 2011. For more information, click on the NAHMS Sheep 2024 Study link on the NAHMS program page. Two videos, outlining the study and benefits, can be found at the following links. https://youtu.be/VuxGXlUWsW8 https://youtu.be/eK6ph-M0HRc Photo of the Week Director Chinn spoke to cattle producers during the annual Missouri Cattlemen's Convention today! We love to engage with Missouri's hard working cattle producers. p Footer Missouri Department of Agriculture Questions? Contact us Stay Connected with the Missouri Department of Agriculture: Visit us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to our Channel View our photostream Instagram Sign up for email updates SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions | Help This email was sent to charles.h.swartz@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Missouri Department of Agriculture · 1616 Missouri Boulevard · Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 GovDelivery logo ... [Message clipped] View entire message