The Missouri Organic Association is hosting a growers' conference (not just for organic growers) Feb.2-4. Check out their web page. It'll be in St Louis - for MO, IL, IN, TN, AR, and KY and anyone else who might make it. GREAT speakers - including Jeffery Smith - Seeds of Deception, Jeff Moyer from Rodale, Justin Rubin, Jim Long and tons more. There will be something for everyone - beginner to pro!