Our Mission

VISION

As stewards of Missouri's phenomenal agricultural legacy, we will provide the next
generation of farmers, ranchers, and Ag leaders a world-class environment in
which to:

Re-connect with their roots & celebrate their heritage
Foster life-sustaining relationships & agrarian values
Participate in competitive learning experiences
Showcase their hard work, accomplishments, & unlimited potential
Learn about innovations that will improve our world

Philosophy

The Missouri State Fair Foundation is a charitable non-profit 501(c) 3 organization
comprised of individuals who recognize the invaluable role the Missouri State
Fair plays in the …

Preservation & perpetuation of our agricultural heritage
Improvement & growth of our economy
Education & advancement of our youth

We believe our strength, and ultimate success, as a people comes from shared values,
collective goals, and a common vision.

Mission

The mission of the Missouri State Fair Foundation is to cultivate the future of agriculture through innovative initiatives to advance the Missouri State Fair.

Objective

Work with like-minded stakeholders to advance our mission and realize our vision through investments, charitable gifts, endowments, special events, and reciprocal partnerships.

From the Tailgate

Watch the video featuring Foundation Board member, Rusty Black and Executive Director, Wendy Loges as they describe the mission of the Foundation to cultivate the next generation of agriculture at the Missouri State Fair.

From the Tailgate