Beginner Farmer Class

This event focuses on providing the practical knowledge and tools for the beginner farmer/rancher in southwest Missouri to lay the foundation for starting a successful agricultural business.  We will be covering practical forage agronomy, animal husbandry, as well as a discussion on navigating financing options for the beginning producer.

This event will begin at 6 PM on October 21st, and there will be a 10$ registration fee.

This event will be held at the Richwood Valley Campus of the Ozarks Technical Community College, in room TTC 103 in the Technical Training Center Building: 3369 W. Jackson St., Ozark, MO 65721.

Huge thanks to our sponsors! - FCS Financial, Christian County Farm Bureau, and Ozark MFA

Ian McGregor, Extension Livestock Field Specialist - Practical Animal Husbandry and Logistical Considerations for Starting a Successful Business

Caleb O'Neal, Extension Agronomy Field Specialist - Forage Management 101

Tyler Keatts, Vice President at FCS Financial - Navigating Financing Opportunities for the Beginning Farmer/Rancher