102nd Annual Jefferson County Agriculture Conference

Jefferson County’s MU Extension and the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District cordially invite you to Come Grow with Us at the 102nd Jefferson County Agriculture Conference!

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway, Hillsboro, MO 

Doors open at 9:00 – 3:00 pm

Registration is now open!

Join hundreds of farmers, growers, hobbyists, and families from across the county and surrounding areas who attend this conference each year to learn about agriculture-related topics.

Registration includes all-day education sessions, exhibits, vendors and demos. Youth activities hosted by 4-H.  

Food available for purchase – all day. (Conference registration does NOT include lunch.) Grill opens at 8:30 am - 2 pm featuring Tri-Pointe Farm's breakfast tacos, brats, franks, port and brat burgers.  Homemade sweets, beverages including hot chocolate.  

$10.00 adult and youth ages 12 and up; $ 5.00 per child (ages 5-11); Free for children ages 4 and under. 

Families and partners may register and pay together using one email.

Use discount code: Youth for reduced $5.00 admission
Use discount code: Free for 4 & under no-cost admission.
(When using youth discount code, only ONE discount code may apply per payment. Please register multiple youth separately to receive multiple discounts.)

Don't forget to bring a friend or neighbor. Additional online registration will remain open, and walk-in registration will be available. 

This year, the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District will host their annual meeting at 2:00 pm and is open to the public and attendees. 

For more details and an updated session agenda, contact the Jefferson County MU Extension M-F 8:30 - 4:30 pm at 636-797-5391 or Email the office. 

Educational Sessions featuring different topics start on the hour at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm & 2 pm with multiple topics per session to choose from.

Vendor and Exhibits open at 9:00 am.

Session 1 10:00 am—10:55 am

Rm 122—Winter Feeding on Dry Forage - Michael Graham, MU Extension Livestock Specialist

Rm 124—Bees/Beekeeping - Scott Moser, Jefferson County Beekeepers Association

Rm 126—Chain Saw Safety - Sarah Higgins, MU Extension Natural Resources Specialist

Rm 128—Gardening/Farming Practices to Protect Native Pollinators- Eliza Pessereau, MU Extension Horticulture Specialist

Session 2 11:00 am—11:55 am

Rm 122—Heifer Development - Michael Graham, MU Extension Livestock Specialist

Rm 124—Rehabilitating Pastures - Kate McDonald, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist

Rm 126—Forest & Woodland Management - Sarah Higgins, MU Extension Natural Resources Specialist

Rm 128—Insect Pest ID & Management (organic or conventional), Eliza Pessereau, MU Extension Horticulture Specialist

Auditorium: Alpha-Gal Syndrome - Emily Poncher, MU Extension Community Health Specialist

Session 3 1:00 pm—1:55 pm

Rm 122—Winter Feeding on Dry Forage - Michael Graham, MU Extension Livestock Specialist

Rm 124—Bees/Beekeeping - Scott Moser, Jefferson County Beekeepers Association

Rm 126—Chain Saw Safety - Sarah Higgins, MU Extension Natural Resources Specialist

Rm 128—Alpha-Gal Syndrome - Emily Poncher, MU Extension Community Health Specialist

Auditorium Producing Meats for Direct Sales - Eric Meusch, MU Extension Livestock Specialist

Session 4 2:00 pm—2:55 pm

Rm 122—Heifer Development - Michael Graham, MU Extension Livestock Specialist 

Rm 124—Rehabilitating Pastures - Kate McDonald, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist

Rm 126—Soil & Water Annual Meeting

Rm 128— TBD

Auditorium Getting Started with Chickens - Eric Meusch, MU Extension Livestock Specialist

Cafeteria - 4-H Workshop - Janet Braun, MU Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

Room assignments are subject to change.