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

Nearly Half-Mile Wide EF-3 Twister Tore Thru Southern Missou

It was one of the stormiest Memorial Day weekends in recent memory through much of Missouri as multiple tornadoes caused big damage including a nearly half-mile wide EF-3 twister that was captured by multiple chasers in southern Missouri.

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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

Trump's tax plan could lead to billions of dollars flooding

Trump's tax plan could lead to billions of dollars flooding back to the US

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The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are expected to come out with a bill to overhaul the US tax code on Thursday. ... 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 semi-truck and a dump truck. They ask that people please avoid the area. Traffic has been backed up for over an hour. The MSHP expects a lengthy clean-up due to the content of the trailers across the road. They have also set up an alternate route for individuals to go around the crash. The MSHP has st ... Read more

26-year-old card game fanatic opens shop in southwest Spring

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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

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