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Good Morning Everybody! Here’s a little throwback to warmer weather since we’ve got snow falling all across Missouri. A great friend of mine – Gatlin Curtis, and myself started a custom application business this past year to compliment our rowcrop operations. We took a huge leap of faith starting our own business last winter and buying equipment at a young age, but felt it fit our situation very well. We offer custom spraying, chemical, and seed to area farmers. It’s very hectic juggling this business with college full time but also very rewarding. There were a lot of meetings with bankers, insurance agents, and potential customers before purchasing all our equipment. I now have all my chemical licenses required to operate in the state, as well as my CDL, so I can drive our semi tender trailer out to the fields to keep the sprayers running strong. — It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC. #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn

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I don’t have class on Tuesday or Thursday mornings at @Mizzou so today I’m out teaching and running errands. I was invited to speak at Eugene Elementary school in Mexico to all the second graders this morning. We talked about my popcorn operation, where our food comes from, and what it takes to run a small business. They got a kick out of the popcorn ears I brought in and thought it was crazy that some grain bins are bigger than swimming pools! I really enjoy farming and growing crops but I also love teaching people who aren’t involved with agriculture about where there food comes from! — It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC. #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn

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My class doesn’t start until 2 so I drove back to Martinsburg and picked up my soybean check. I had 40 acres of soybeans this year. We hauled them straight to the elevator after harvest since I don’t own any grain bins yet. ⁣ ⁣ The drought through the summer hurt potential but the soybeans still yielded well considering the circumstances. I really love growing and combining soybeans, they are such a versatile crop with a ton of uses! ⁣ ⁣ Fun fact: Martinsburg Farmers Elevator will the the first retail location for Spoor Farms popcorn once packaging is complete in a few weeks!⁣ —⁣ It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC.⁣ ⁣ #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn #payday⁣

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College is awesome! I’ve made it back to campus just in time for my two o’clock class. We are working on a sales project and class presentation. I’ve always struggled with public speaking but this is really helping to get me out of my shell! Networking on campus is one of the biggest things you can do to further yourself and make new friends! I am a member of Alpha Gamma Rho, a fraternity where I live and have made tons of life long friends. I go watch as many guest speakers as I can and always learn something there that helps me with my businesses. I am also a member of collegiate farm bureau, agribusiness club, ASM club, and the plant science club. I highly suggest all college students get as involved as possible on campus! — It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC. #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn #CAFNR @CAFNR

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Here at Spoor Farms, popcorn is our favorite crop! This is the first year I have grown popcorn. I planted 15 acres in two different fields in Martinsburg this spring. I’m in the process of cleaning and packaging it for retail sale now. I will then be selling it on SpoorFarms.com, Missouri grocery stores and to some local kettle corn companies. ⁣ ⁣ I love telling the story behind how we grow this awesome crop and keep followers up to date on my Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channel! The popcorn is delicious, but the story behind the snack is even better!⁣ ⁣ —⁣ It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC.⁣ ⁣ #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn #popcorn⁣

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Tonight we are having our monthly Ag Business club meeting. We are fortunate enough to have guest speakers almost every meeting. Tonight we are listening to Stephanie with @bayerofficial. She is talking about Climate Field View and how precision agriculture will continue to grow in the future. Like I mentioned earlier, if you go to college be sure to get involved on campus!! The connections you are able to make are endless!⁣ ⁣ —⁣ It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC.⁣ ⁣ #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn #popcorn #Bayer ⁣

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Thank you all for following along today! It’s been a pleasure to work with farm bureau on this Instagram takeover and give you a glimpse into the life of a young farmer.⁣ If you would like to continue to keep up with my story be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! ⁣ ⁣ Thanks everyone!⁣ ⁣ —⁣ It's #TakeOverTuesday! Gavin Spoor is a first generation farmer from Martinsburg, a small town in Northeast Missouri. He is currently a Junior attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Gavin started farming two years ago with 6 rented acres of soybeans. He has continued to grown his operation and currently raises corn, soybeans, popcorn, and cereal rye. Gavin and a friend also own Premier Ag Services LLC.⁣ ⁣ #MissouriFarming #MoFarming #missourifarm #youngfarmer #mizzou #workingstudent #rowcrops #soybeans #corn #popcorn ⁣

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