Farm to Fork 2027
9th Annual Summit & Expo
2027 • Friday, March 5 • 9AM - 4PM
Nevada Community Center, 200 N Ash St, Nevada, MO 64772
Planning is underway for the 2027 Farm to Fork Summit & Expo. We're currently seeking sponsors and speakers who share a passion for local food, agriculture, and rural communities. This year will feature connecting locally grown food with schools and other food service buyers. To learn more, contact info@newgrowthmo.org. Tickets available this fall.
Jill Wood
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Executive Director
Jill Wood was born and raised on what is now a 7thgeneration 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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