2501 Grants Help Springfield Community Gardens Promote Regenerative Agriculture in Local Communities

Initiatives Posted by Lillie Caudle Valdez, Intern, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity

Springfield Community Gardens (SCG) in Springfield, Missouri has been successfully operating and growing since 2010 with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2501 Program.

Since its inception Springfield Community Gardens has received several 2501 grants, most recently in 2022. With the aid of this grant, the organization has expanded into 17 community gardens, three urban farms, a commu ... Read more

Hounds Town USA Opens First Location in Springfield, Missour

Hounds Town USA Opens First Location in Springfield, Missouri

June 06, 2024 // Franchising.com // SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Hounds Town USA announced the opening of its newest location in Springfield, MO. Situated in the Ozarks region at 1907 S ... Read more

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Green Bay Packaging acquires SMC Packaging Group in Missouri

Green Bay Packaging Inc. announces the successful acquisition of SMC Packaging Group based in Springfield, Missouri.

Founded in 1972 by co-founders Ross Ausburn and Charles Bachus, SMC Packaging Group has garnered an outstanding reputati ... Read more

Viola Teen Injured in Rollover Crash near West PlainsOzark Radio News

West Plains, MO. – A Viola, Arkansas teen is receiving medical treatment after being in a crash that caused her vehicle to overturn. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. on US 160, three miles west of West Plains on Monday night.

A westbound 2000 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 17-year old girl traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking a sign and overturning. The teen had been wearing a seatbelt and suffered serious injuries in the crash. The driver was taken by ambulance ... Read more

This Week in Springfield, Missouri, May 30–June 6

Cassidy Station, 6:30 p.m.

If you’ve been hearing about the tallow trend, this is your chance to try it out for yourself! During this 90-minute class, attendees will learn how to refine tallow for cooking and skincare—and you’ll ge ... Read more

Fatal Accident Closes Down Highway 63, South of PP Highway

West Plains, MO. – A crash occurred Wednesday, June 5, at 4:37 p.m. on Highway 63, South of PP Highway.

Not much is known at this time. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G, the crash is a fatal crash involving one se ... Read more

High Profile x Budega: Missouri’s Top Choice For Trusted D

What’s your go-to cannabis dispensary in Missouri? Now that the state is open to recreational and medical marijuana, more dispensaries are popping up than ever before.

With that comes some analysis paralysis. Finding a distinguishing f ... Read more