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2024 MFA Foundation Scholarships
The agricultural industry is continually advancing and becoming more complex, and its future depends on having a strong, steady talent pipeline. In that pursuit, education and technical training become important tools for career success. That’s why the MFA Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals while working toward […]
Managing Stress on the Farm
Farming is one of the most stressful professions with many uncontrollable variables, like this year’s drought. Farmers constantly face situations that pose a risk to their physical, mental, spiritual and financial health. As a farmer-owned cooperative, MFA Oil knows it’s critical to support the farmers and ranchers in our agricultural […]
MFA Foundation Gift Supports Rural Mental Health Resources
Missouri farmers and ranchers increasingly struggle with mental health challenges and access to resources. The state’s rural suicide rate is growing faster than in urban counties, increasing 78% between 2003 and 2017. With a four-year grant commitment from the MFA Foundation, University of Missouri Extension will have new avenues to […]
MFA Foundation Supports Building Ashland Workforce Development Center with $100,000 Grant
The MFA Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on providing greater educational opportunities for youth, announced a grant of $100,000 for a workforce development center in Ashland, Mo. “The MFA Foundation’s mission has always been to provide opportunities to individuals living within the trade-area we serve to further their education” said […]