Connecting farm and rural businesses and neighbors to resources that help our Missouri rural communities thrive.
From deep roots comes new growth.
Transit
Building a network of volunteer drivers and coordinating regional transportation services in west central Missouri.
Women's Business Center
Focusing on the power and potential of rural women to employ themselves, provide jobs for others, and build their local economies and communities.
Food & Agriculture
Helping farmers, food businesses, and community organizations connect and build the working relationships needed to make farm-to-table work.
Financing
Offering microloans to startups and existing rural businesses that are having difficulty finding financing elsewhere, with the goal of graduating to traditional business loans.
Featured News
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Building Rural America's Next 250 Years
What if more of our children and grandchildren had the opportunity to build their futures close to the places they call home? As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it's a chance to reflect on how investing in rural communities today can help make that future possible.
Harvest to Market Grant Applications Now Open
Application for Harvest to Market grants up to $25,000 are now open through August for small farm and food business funding for local food entrepreneurs from rural Kansas and western Missouri. Submission deadline is by noon on August 31, 2026.
Support for Rural Child Care Programs Coming Soon
Running a child care program means balancing care for children with the daily demands of running a business. A new support program from the New Growth Women’s Business Center aims to help rural Missouri child care programs save time, strengthen operations, and connect with practical tools and resources.