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Business Policy and Procedure Manual
University of Missouri-Columbia
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March 2004
Chapter 2
FINANCE
Section: 2:045
Sale of Agricultural Commodities

Sale of Agricultural Commodities

The sale of any agricultural commodity and the proposed method of sale require prior approval by MU Procurement Services (882-3201), 1105 Carrie Francke Drive.

Prior Approval Required

Contact MU Procurement Services for its approval prior to the sale of:

  • Grain
  • Livestock
  • Poultry
  • Fruit
  • Timber
  • Other items produced or resulting from agricultural activities

Method of Sale

Agricultural commodities are to be sold by taking competitive bids whenever possible. When competitive bids cannot be taken due to the perishable nature of the commodity, or when climatic conditions, market conditions or agricultural practices restrict bidding procedures, justification for the sale must be approved by MU Procurement Services, prior to the sale of the commodity. MU Procurement Services will determine what documentation is required to substantiate the sale.