cost to attend
We are pleased to confirm attendance cost is level once again this year.
We do accept walk-in registrations during the conference, prices as follows.
- Thursday workshops are $55 per person (Student $25 with valid identification)
- Friday and Saturday are $45 per person, per day (Student $25 with valid identification)
We do accept walk-in registrations during the conference, prices as follows.
- Thursday workshops are $65 per person (Student $35)
- Friday and Saturday are $55 per person, per day (Student $35)
frequently asked questions
Please see our FAQ page for answers to some commonly asked questions. If you have additional questions, please contact the Buchanan County Extension at (816) 279-1691 or email Buchananco@missouri.edu
all-day workshops and tracks
Thursday Workshops
January 10 Food Safety Hops Potential Honey Bees & Beekeeping Selling Local Foods Cover Crops & Soil Health |
Friday Tracks
January 11 Tree Fruits Organic Farming I Vegetable IPM Drought in the Midwest Herbicide Injury in Horticultural Crops Technology: Tractors, Implements, Apps & More Season Extension |
Saturday Tracks
January 12 Greenhouse & Hydroponic Production Organic Farming II Cut Flower Production Small Fruits Vegetable Production Technology: Tunnels, Mulch, Sprayers & More |
Weather information & Conference Cancellation
Conference cancellation only occurs if Missouri Western State University (MWSU) closes its campus due to severe weather or road conditions. MWSU closing decisions are normally made by 6 a.m. and posted on the university's home page - www.missouriwestern.edu.
The Great Plains Growers Conference is proudly held at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO.