Registration opens for Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) – Registration is now open for the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, scheduled for Nov. 12-13, 2025, at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia.

Gov. Mike Kehoe said he looks forward to joining farmers, ranchers and agribusiness leaders from across the state for the two-day event.

“As a first-generation farmer and proud supporter of our state’s top economic driver, I look forward to joining agriculture partners from across the state in Columbia for this conference,” Kehoe said. “A priority of our administration is to help create opportunities to add value to the agriculture products grown and raised here. The Governor’s Conference on Agriculture will bring all aspects of the industry together to talk about ways to move agriculture forward.”

The program will include a commodity outlook, awards luncheon, and keynote addresses from nationally recognized speakers. The Best of Missouri Grown reception will also return on Nov. 12.

“We are excited to host the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture with Governor Kehoe,” said Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “A tremendous speaker lineup will offer valuable information for farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners. We look forward to welcoming producers from across Missouri.”

This year’s Missouri Agriculture Awards will recognize leaders in agricultural education and food animal veterinary medicine. Nominations are due by Sept. 30 at Agriculture.Mo.Gov/awards.

More information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture is available at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.