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
A selection of featured posts from our news feed.
Kids Care Fair for Child Care Action
On Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. families from across the region are invited to gather in El Dorado Springs for the Kids Care Fair—a free, family-friendly event focused on one of the most urgent issues facing our communities: child care.
A Smarter Way to Cut Health Care Costs
So many of our family, friends, and neighbors struggle with chronic health challenges like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. But when the doctor suggests healthy eating, the question for many becomes: “Do I buy those fresh vegetables or pay my utilities?”
When Frequent Medical Appointments Become an Impossible Journey
The reality for people living in remote, rural communities is that frequent, life-critical medical appointments are difficult to reach. Dean’s story shows why reliable transportation is needed and matters.