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Foundation for Food and Farm Connections Receives USDA Farm to School Grant to Expand Mo Beef Kids..
Contact: Luella Gregory 573-470-2144 luella@beef.school FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Foundation for Food and Farm Connections Receives USDA Farm to School Grant to Expand “Powered by Protein” Initiative Columbia, Missouri — The Foundation for Food and Farm Connections (FFFC) has been awarded a $151,800 USDA Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant to expand its Mo Beef Kids
2026 Youth Academy Experience
We have revamped our Youth Academy experience to a two-day learning workshop and beef tour. Learn more and apply here! Overview and application: 26-27_Youth_Academy
May is Beef Month Coloring Contest
We are gearing up for May is Beef Month, and hosting a statewide coloring contest, to share the beef story! COLORING CONTEST DETAILS We are celebrating May is Beef Month and want you to join us! Download the coloring page here. Entry guidelines: Classrooms K-5 can enter the coloring contest. Share a class photo with students displaying their
2024-2025 Mo Beef Leadership Academy Applications Now Available
The Mo Beef Kids (MBK) team will be selecting a limited number of 4-H and FFA members across the state to participate in leadership and educational opportunities, while representing the Missouri Beef Checkoff, and MBK program in their communities. Selected students will gain knowledge around the beef industry, program mission and education outreach. Typed applications
Beef and Christmas Traditions
Christmas on the farm seems like such a magical thought. Being a beef producer, my family’s Christmas traditions have always involved caring for cattle and enjoying Prime Rib for Christmas Eve dinner. Traditions also include checking cows after opening presents or waiting for a semi to load our spring calves for their trip to the
Cattle Care in the Winter
As the days begin to shorten and the air becomes crisp, the winter season is now to face. As many people begin to prepare to stay inside, the American rancher is preparing for the cold temperatures. The winter season is one of the hardest conditions a cattle operation has to face, but also one of the most