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Welcome Tony!
Tony Anderson, the new marketing specialist for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, has returned to Missouri after a 9 year hiatus. Originally raised on farms in Owensville and Bland, he graduated from Owensville High School in 1991. Tony continued his education at the University of Missouri pursuing a degree in Horticulture. In 2003, he earned an MBA from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Much of his horticultural passion started as a child, both from growing up on the farm, as well as spending time with his grandparents in NW Arkansas. His grandfather maintained a 4-5 acre vegetable garden with another acre devoted to a grape vineyard and apple orchard, while his grandmother developed an impressive ornamental garden and bearded-iris collection. Many of the iris and grapes are still there but Tony has recently helped his parents develop some of the remaining acreage into a small pumpkin farm.
Tony's areas of focus are farmers' markets, agritourism and horticulture.
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Bar Code Assistance Program
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The Missouri Department of Agriculture is happy to announce that we are now providing
assistance in obtaining bar code for AgriMissouri™ members. Providing AgriMissouri™
members and Missouri entrepreneurs the opportunity to obtain a bar code will
open up more doors for Missouri-made products.
If you are interested in learning more about the AgriMissouri™ Bar Code Assistance
program, please contact Sarah Gehring at
573-522-9213 or Sarah.Gehring@mda.mo.gov.
Point of Purchase Materials
AgriMissouri members can purchase AgriMissouri point of purchase materials at cost as one of their membership benefits. To view and order the materials download the AgriMissouri Materials form. Any member who would like to order more than 10 of the canvas tote bags should use the Canvas Bag Order Form.
Wholesale Directory
If you are looking for AgriMissouri members who wholesale their products for your retail store, here is a complete directory. The directory includes no pricing information but does include contact and product information. Please contact our members for your Missouri products.
Wholesale Directory
The AgriMissouri Scholarship Program is a brand new membership benefit designed to help members stay up-to-date on information and trends in their field.
This program grants members with scholarships to attend conferences, workshops, tours and meetings. Events out-of-state, as well as in Missouri, should be considered when applying for this scholarship.
The scholarship will reimburse applicants for registration costs associated with attending the event. It cannot be use to pay for travel, lodging or meal. Members can apply for up to $1000 reimbursement for out-of-state events or $200 for first-time in-state events.
Anyone who wants to take advantage of this program should download and complete the application and Vendor Input Form. All events must be approved prior to attending in order to receive the reimbursement. Contact Sarah by email or at 573-522-9213 with any questions.
Application - PDF version
Application - Word version
Vendor Input Form
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Missouri Wine & Food Festival
Fireworks will be seen by all as AgriMissouri joins the Missouri Wine & Grape Board as a sponsor of the Missouri Wine & Food Festival in Excelsior Springs, Mo on July 4, 2009. We are looking for AgriMissouri members who would like to sample and sell their products at the Festival.
The Festival is expected to attract around 1,000 people. The day will be filled with activities for the kids, chef demonstrations using AgriMissouri products, Missouri Wine 101 classes and wine sampling.
The cost to exhibit is $50 per 10x10 space. Tables, chairs and trash cans are provided with each space, overhead covering is not provided. This is an outdoor festival that will occur “rain or shine”.
For more information, download the Vendor Registration Form below or contact Sarah at
573-522-9213 or Sarah.Gehring@mda.mo.gov. The registration deadline is Monday, June 1.
Vendor Registration Form - Word
Vendor Registration Form - PDF
AgriMissouri Market at MO State Fair
One of AgriMissouri’s biggest marketing opportunities of the summer is the AgriMissouri Market at the Missouri State Fair. Thousands of people will visit the AgriMissouri Market during the fair so it is a great place to highlight your products.
The AgriMissouri Market is a storefront that houses only AgriMissouri members’ products. Participation in the AgriMissouri™ Market is voluntary. Refrigeration space is limited so a majority of the products must be shelf-stable and all must be properly labeled. Below are links to more information about AgriMissouri Market Participation.
Invitation to Participate in Market
Intent to Participate
Vendor Input Form
Missouri Grocers Association Trade Show
AgriMissouri invites you to participate in the Missouri Grocers Association Trade Show August 29 and 30. Last year, eight AgriMissouri companies took advantage of this marketing opportunity.
The trade show takes place at Chateau on the Lake in Branson. Attendees of this trade show include most of Missouri’s independent grocers. If your packaging, manufacturing and pricing are ready for the retail grocery market, this is a trade show you should consider.
AgriMissouri is subsidizing the booth cost for the trade show. Members cost will be $225 instead of $550. If you want to attend any seminars or if you need electricity in your booth, you will have to arrange payment for those services. All booths are 8’ x 10’, they include pipe and drape, one eight foot skirted table, waste basket and two chairs.
The trade show is open from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30. Setup is all day Friday and Saturday morning. AgriMissouri has a limited amount of booths available so members are encouraged to complete the enclosed form and return it to Sarah with the proper payment quickly. The absolute final deadline to participate is June 1.
To participate download and return the Registration form.
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