Missouri EATs Dade County: Resource Fair, Community Conversation & Dinner

Missouri EATs Dade County: Resource Fair, Community Conversation & Dinner
Location

Dade County Library
209 S. Main Street Greenfield, MO

Date

May 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

About

Join fellow community members at the Dade County Public Library Pavilion to learn about local resources, share a meal, and provide input for improving food access and supporting local farmers in the region. This gathering will help set the course for building a local food system that enhances health, builds community, and supports the local economy.

Resource providers will include:

  • Dade County Art Connect (with children's activities)
  • Ozark Area Community Action Coalition
  • Friends of the Dade County Library
  • Greenfield City Garden
  • Roots and Harvest Community Market
  • Frickenschmidt Foods & Lockwood Packing Company
  • Lincoln University
  • University of Missouri Extension
  • Including live folk music!

There is no cost to attend. Registration is required. Dinner will be provided by Teri & Company Catering.

Agenda:

  • 4:30 - 5:15 pm: Welcome, dinner, visit resource provider booths, live music
  • 5:15 - 5:45 pm: Overview and introductions
  • 5:45 - 6:30 pm: Community input
  • 6:30 - 7:00 pm: Wrap-up, visit resource provider booths, live music

Contact Matthew Huchteman, 417-358-2158, huchtemanm@missouri.edu for more information. 

This event is hosted by University of Missouri Extension and Roots and Harvest Community Market.

Rain location: Main Street Baptist Church