Business clubs help promote, connect all parts of ag industry

From the Midwest farm groups and rural organizations series

Benjamin Herrold
Nov 13, 2022
Nov 13, 2022

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Members gather for a St. Louis Agribusiness Club meeting. The club holds monthly events at area ag locations to hear from speakers about current topics in the industry.

Photo by Benjamin Herrold

Members of the St. Louis Agribusiness Club volunteering with Missouri Farmers Care attend a St. Louis Cardinals game together. The club and Missouri Farmers Care have activities promoting agriculture at the ballgames.

Photo courtesy St. Louis Agribusiness Club

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Editor’s note: This is part of a monthly series looking at lesser- known farm groups and rural organizations in the Midwest.

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