Farm to Fork 2026

Jill Wood was born and raised on what is now a 7^thgeneration hog operation in Henry county Missouri.  She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2004 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing, with a minor in business.  She serves as Executive Director of Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority as well as Division Director for Ag Business Development at the Missouri Department of Agriculture.  Jill lives in Jefferson City and has three children, Ty(21), Madelyn (19), and Brody (16).  After losing her husband to suicide in July of 2023, she courageously chose to turn her pain into purpose by advocating for suicide awareness, breaking the stigma, providing hope, and reminding others that they are not alone.

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