Local to Larger: Scaling Workshops for Food and Farm Businesses

Location

Springfield, Kansas City, and Saint Louis
See sessions for site addresses, Missouri City, MO 00000

Date

September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM - October 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM

About

What does the next stage of growth look like for your business? These in-person workshops help established food and farm businesses evaluate what the right scale looks like as they consider expanding into new markets. Participants will leave with practical tools to assess market channels and associated costs, understand the buyer landscape and buyer requirements, and tap into state resources to support growing businesses. 

Uncover strategies to help your business grow on your terms—whether that’s going international or owning your backyard.

Workshops will be held across the state:

  • September 29 - Annie Busch Community Center in Springfield
  • September 30 - Green Hill Library in Kansas City
  • October 1 - 39 North in St. Louis

Each workshop will cover the same content, so please register for one session only. Bring your laptop or tablet to maximize your time with expert speakers and other entrepreneurs.

Although these workshops are free, registration is required for planning purposes. For accommodations or questions, please contact TaylorAnn Washburn (taylorann.washburn@missouri.edu).

Sessions

Sept. 29, 2026

  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT Local to Larger: Springfield

    These workshops help established food and farm businesses evaluate what the right scale looks like as they consider expanding into new markets. A laptop or tablet is recommended for this session.

    Location: Annie Busch Community Room (4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65810)

Sept. 30, 2026

  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT Local to Larger: Kansas City

    These workshops help established food and farm businesses evaluate what the right scale looks like as they consider expanding into new markets. A laptop or tablet is recommended for this session.

    Location: Green Hills Library Center (8581 N. Green Hills Rd., Kansas City, MO 64154)

Oct. 1, 2026

  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT Local to Larger: St. Louis

    These workshops help established food and farm businesses evaluate what the right scale looks like as they consider expanding into new markets. A laptop or tablet is recommended for this session.

    Location: 39North (1001 N. Warson Rd., Suite 201, St. Louis, MO 63132)