This session will provide an overview of the food production industry and major statewide trends. In addition, panelists will discuss some of the macro forces, research and work throughout the four University of Missouri System universities related to this industry, including changing food prices and consumer preferences, location decision-making and supply chain limits.
Combating Missouri’s Urban Food Deserts
In this session, the panelists will explore the current state of resource availability and historical events that led to our current issues. We’ll end our discussion on how you can join the creative ways our communities are addressing the problem.
Climate, Markets and Politics: Food and Agriculture at a Generational Crossroads
We are living in a time of volatility that presages even more radical changes to come. How will we respond to these great challenges and opportunities? Will we be able to anticipate them rather than just react to them?
From Problem to Opportunity through Collaboration: Building Resilient Community Food Systems in Missouri
Join the MU Extension Food Systems Network to learn about multi-disciplinary efforts to build resilient community food systems that create positive economic impacts, enhance food access and increase food and nutrition security for all Missourians.
Busting Myths Regarding GMO Technology
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about genetic modification of animal and plant agricultural products.
Adding Value to Agriculture
The Show-Me-State Food, Beverage and Forest Products Manufacturing Initiative is a collaboration among colleges and universities, state agencies, commodity groups and industry in Missouri. Members will showcase the initiative’s potential, priorities and process in this engaging panel discussion.
Food Producer Roundtable
During this session, farmers and ranchers will tell the story of Missouri food production. Join this grassroots discussion to hear directly from the people who grow and raise food as they define the issues they currently face and discuss future opportunities for food production.
All Things Missouri: Food Security
Take a deeper dive into the topic of food security with leading experts from the field. This session will explore food security issues on multiple levels and from various perspectives using an adapted “Ignite” session format.
All Things Food Poster Session
University of Missouri faculty, students and staff will share how food-related research, community involvement, programs and other services impact Missourians.
Human Health and Soil Health: Facts, Fiction and Future
This event is offered by NextGen Precision Health in partnership with University of Missouri System’s Extension and Engagement Week: All Things Food