Rooted in the Ozarks. Growing Opportunity.
Building the conditions for economic mobility in Missouri's Ozarks.
GOTURSIX is a veteran-founded nonprofit connecting people, supporting local food producers, and building the partnerships and infrastructure that help rural communities thrive.
Our work starts with the resources and relationships already in our communities. We listen, identify what's missing, and bring people together to create practical opportunities.
Connect neighbors. Navigate barriers. Build what's missing.
From Cucumber to Pickle
Growing Producer Pathways for Local Market Enterprise in Missouri
What happens when a local producer can grow a cucumber, but turning it into a jar of pickles creates a very different pathway to market?
GOTURSIX followed that question from producer experiences in South Central Missouri to Missouri law and examples from other states.
Our legislative research brief explores how Missouri could expand opportunities for value added food enterprises while maintaining appropriate food safety protections. The opportunity could help more Missourians test demand, build revenue, grow local enterprises, expand consumer choice, and keep more local dollars circulating through Missouri communities.
WHEN YOU SUPPORT LOCAL, YOU GROW LOCAL: PRODUCERS → PRODUCTS → ENTERPRISES → CHOICES → DOLLARS → DEMAND → COMMUNITY.
FEATURED EVENT: COMMUNITY WORKSHOP in WRIGHT COUNTY
Support Food Enterprise in South Central Missouri
Project Pickle brings community members, food producers, and interested leaders to the same table.
Come explore what’s working, what’s missing, and what could create more opportunity in our region. Your experience will help shape recommendations for the South Central Missouri Food Action Plan and help build the Wright County Farm Stop.
THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU AT THE TABLE.
NEXT PROJECT PICKLE WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 19, 2026 WRIGHT COUNTY
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Mission
Build the conditions for economic mobility.
Current Strategy
Champion local food producers.
Methods
Connect people, develop leaders, and invest in shared community infrastructure.
Outcome
More local opportunity and stronger rural economies in South Central Missouri.