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Friday, May 17, 2013  The sign up will begin May 20th and farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Every Saturday the market will be open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A great event for tree farmers and ethusiasts will be held at the end of May.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  A deadline is approaching for owners who want to recognize their generational farms in Iowa.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of Jefferson County residents stocked up on fresh items at the Fairfield Farmers Market Saturday. Around 30 local vendors had tables set up for the market’s opening day,

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Farmers' Market returned to the city of Kirksville Saturday morning.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Heartland gardener has thousands of tulips on display. He welcomes people in the community to drive through and see.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Baker Family Farms' cow has triplets.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Kirksville Kiwanis Club will start their 36th annual Farmer's Market this Saturday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Only about 10 percent of the state chapters are honored with this top chapter designation each year.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services conducted a Farmer's Market Workshop in Kirksville Monday.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Water  over the river banks in Keosauqua, Selma, Bentonsport, Bonaparte and Farmington.