Missouri Farmers Care (MFC), a coalition of 46 leading Missouri agriculture groups, stands together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which our communities depend. MFC’s Agri-Ready County Designation is a useful tool in a county’s toolkit by providing resources to communities to spur economic development, build agricultural literacy and encourage production stewardship. The Designation, offered at no cost, partners counties with Missouri agriculture and local leaders to protect and promote agriculture and secure it as a thriving component in our economic future.
MFC’s Agriculture Education on the Move (AEOTM) invests in youth and educators. This ten-week educational effort engages third-grade students, teachers and counselors through STEM activities, career exploration, and agricultural literacy. AEOTM is offered at no cost in Missouri cities and Agri-Ready Designated counties. Through Agri-Ready and AEOTM Missouri Farmers Care promotes the continued growth of Missouri agriculture and rural communities.