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Missouri Family Farms

Passed down through generations, the majority of Missouri's farms are family owned and operated.

Missouri Farms by the Numbers

Number of
Farmers

43,788

Number of
Female Farmers

14,135

Average Farm Size

285 Acres

Farm Ownership

Family: 88,713 | 91.24%
Corporation: 3,099 | 3.19%
Partnership: 5,421 | 5.58%

Value of Sales:

Acres of Farmland:

Source: NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service)

What is a Missouri Farm?

Brittany Stovall - September 26, 2017

How One Missouri Couple Proved You Can Go Home Again

Jessica Walker Boehm - September 26, 2017

Missouri Farm Family Committed to the Land and Lifestyle

Joanie Stiers - September 26, 2017

Sharon and Steve Oetting’s farm in Concordia is ASAP-certified in livestock, crops and farmstead.

Missouri Farmers are Stewards of the Land

Jessica Mozo - July 31, 2016

Brent Sandidge of Ham Hill Farms in Marshall was featured in the My Farm, My Story video series. He raises pork on the family farm with his wife, Connie, and his daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Hannah, Jarrod and Chase Erickson.

These Missouri Farm Families Have a Story to Tell

John McBryde - July 22, 2016

An Overview of Missouri Agriculture

Rachel Bertone - July 22, 2016

Missouri Farm Families Matter

Rachel Bertone - July 24, 2015

Setting the Record Straight

Jessica Mozo - July 24, 2015

Rosemary Goat Cheese Muffins

Kristen Winston Catering - October 1, 2014

The pungent flavors of goat cheese and rosemary combine in this low-sugar muffin recipe that's perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Farm Flavor - March 11, 2012

Montana Department of Agriculture Director Ben Thomas Shares His Passion

Jessica Walker Boehm - March 28, 2018

Hops Go From Farm to Pint

Rachel Bertone - September 26, 2016

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