Missouri Vegetable Growers Association

WHAT IT IS

The Missouri Vegetable Growers Association (MVGA) was incorporated in 1991 to advance the Missouri vegetable industry by conducting educational meetings, dissemination of information, promoting vegetable marketing and research, and cooperating with other organizations to support all aspects of vegetable production and marketing in Missouri.

HOW IT BEGAN

The MVGA originated as a cooperative effort of many individual Missouri vegetable producers with assistance from Horticulture Specialists at Lincoln University, the University Of Missouri - Columbia and the Missouri n Department of Agriculture.

BENEFITS

The MVGA offers an opportunity to make contacts, exchange ideas and information with others engaged in and related to vegetable production and marketing. It is an avenue to be informed about and receive educational materials and information through newsletters, workshops and meetings. The organization will promote Missouri growers and also give you an opportunity to express your needs and concerns regarding the vegetable Industry.

MEMBERSHIP

To become a member and get involved with the Missouri Vegetable Growers Association, fill out the attached form and mail it to the Secretary listed on the application along with the listed dues.

You will receive a membership card to show that you are a voting member of the MVGA and you will receive the quarterly MVGA newsletter.

NEWSLETTER

The Missouri Vegetable Growers Association Newsletter is mailed quarterly and the articles and announcements are oriented toward commercial growers. MVGA organizes a number of farm tours and other educational activities every year. Receiving the newsletter is the best way to stay informed. Newsletter articles are submitted from extension, ag professionals and growers- the latter are highly encouraged.

MVGA Officers 2007
Errol Ahlers, President 18357 Rush Rd Cole Camp, MO 65325 660-287-2400 errolahlers@juno.com	Duane Brune, Vice President 2431 Highway E New Haven, MO 63068-2239 573-237-4088
Norman N Kilmer, Secretary 18761 Kelsay Road Barnett, MO 65011-3009 573-378-2655 Fax # 573-378-5401	Erma Snodgrass, Treasurer 12780 S. W. Kerns Road Stewardsville, MO 64490 816-667-5943

Missouri Vegetable Statistics - http://agebb.missouri.edu/mass/indepth/veg/index.htm