Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - April

Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Kate Hoare, an award-winning dairy farmer from Southeast Cornwall who runs Trenance Farm and has pioneered a highly sustainable, off-grid model using a bio methane-capturing slurry lagoon.

This year‑long series of monthly virtual learning sessions features international speakers from multiple countries, offering practical, research‑based education and diverse global perspectives. Each session builds knowledge, confidence, and community—leading up to the hands‑on Pearls of Production Conference, November 6–7, 2026 in Columbia, MO, USA.

The Pearls of Production Conference will also include Future Pearls of Production, a youth track for ages 5–12 (available only for children of adults participating in Pearls), ensuring the next generation is engaged and inspired.

Thank you to our partners for making this programming possible: USDA NIFA, Missouri AgrAbility, Missouri Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, and MFA Rural Mental Health Awareness.

Questions?
Contact Heather Conrow, Livestock Specialist / Statewide Poultry Specialist and 2026 Pearls of Production Committee Chair, at hconrow@missouri.edu or 660‑248‑2272.