When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 8 a.m. to Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, 5 p.m.

Description:

The University of Missouri Wurdack Farm at Cook Station, will host a Management Intensive Grazing School September 27 & 28. The two-day program will include guest speakers covering the topics of grazing system layout and design, watering systems, fence systems, soil fertility, livestock nutrition, and forage quality and growth. Additionally, two farm tours will be included to allow participants to get hands on experience, and observe existing grazing systems.

Session topic:

Management Intensive Grazing School. The two-day program will include guest speakers covering the topics of grazing system layout and design, watering systems, fence systems, soil fertility, livestock nutrition, and forage quality and growth.

Registration:

A $50 advance deposit will be required to reserve a space, and must be received by no later than September 21. For more information, or to reserve a space, please contact Will McClain, Regional Agronomy Specialist at the Crawford County Extension office at 573-775-2135.

Registration
deadline:

9/21/2012

Class size:

35

Event full:

No

Cost:

$85.00
A $50 advance deposit will be required to reserve a space, and must be received by no later than September 21. $85 per person or $120 per farm couple

Facilitator:

William E. McClain II, Ph.D., McClainWE@missouri.edu
Crawford County MU Extension Center
phone: 573/775-2135

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Description:

Building Communities from the Grassroots is the first of the three course that comprise the Community Development Academy. The purpose of this highly participatory course is to enhance the capacity to work effectively with community people on such diverse issues as water quality, child development, land use, economic development, youth at risk, infrastructure development, welfare-to-work, economic development, leadership development, etc. This intensive, experiential course deals with basic community development concepts, procedures and practical skills for use in involving and empowering local citizens and leaders to be effective in community-based work. more...

Session topic:

Assessment and Involvement

Credit:

Continuing education units available.

Registration:

Registration is being managed by the MU conference office http://muconf.missouri.edu/commdevelopmentacademy and is being coordinated by Erica Lovercamp at 573-882-9552(lovercampe@missouri.edu) more...

Class size:

25

Event full:

No

Cost:

$500.00
Course One can be taken as non-credit (earning 3.5 CEUs) for $500; or Course One can be taken for undergraduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $982.20; or, Course One can be taken for graduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $1,183.50. There are additional requirements & assignments for those who take the course for academic credit. There are a limited number of registration fee waivers available for those who take Course One for non-credit. For information contact Tracie Vangel at 573-882-8393 (vangelt@missouri.edu). In addition to the registration fee, there are food and lodging costs for participants the week of the course. Options are: Meals and Lodging $500 for a double occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Lodging $625.00 for a single occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Monday evening event $205.00 for Commuters. International participants coming from abroad may need to apply for a scholar's visa, which costs $150 for processing the necessary documentation.

Facilitator:

Johanna Reed Adams, Ph.D., AdamsJR@missouri.edu
Community Development Program, MU Extension
phone: 573/882-3978

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Description:

Creating Capacity for Dynamic Communities focuses on the professional practice and applications of community-based development, including action research, community economic development, organizational development, use of technology, citizen education, and integration of practice. Participants will deal with methods, procedures, and approaches to community-based development that have as their purpose the enhancing of capacities of citizens, organizations, and institutions to give purposeful direction to their collective future. more...

Session topic:

Developing a Community through Communication: Creating a Path from Plan to Planet

Credit:

Continuing education units available.

Registration:

Registration is being managed by the MU conference office http://muconf.missouri.edu/commdevelopmentacademy and is being coordinated by Erica Lovercamp at 573-882-9552(lovercampe@missouri.edu) more...

Class size:

25

Event full:

No

Cost:

$500.00
Course Three can be taken as non-credit (earning 3.5 CEUs) for $500; or Course Three can be taken for undergraduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $982.20; or, Course Three can be taken for graduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $1,183.50. There are additional requirements & assignments for those who take the course for academic credit. There are a limited number of registration fee waivers available for those who take Course One for non-credit. For information contact Tracie Vangel at 573-882-8393 (vangelt@missouri.edu). In addition to the registration fee, there are food and lodging costs for participants the week of the course. Options are: Meals and Lodging $500 for a double occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Lodging $625.00 for a single occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Monday evening event $205.00 for Commuters. International participants coming from abroad may need to apply for a scholar's visa, which costs $150 for processing the necessary documentation.

Facilitator:

Stephen C. Jeanetta, JeanettaS@missouri.edu
Community Development Program, MU Extension
phone: 884-3018

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon

Description:

Designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. Participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one.

Session topic:

Designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool.

Registration:

ACAP Office, Ph: 573-596-0175

Class size:

30

Event full:

No

Cost:

$30.00
Free to Miliatry Personnel/ACAP Clientele

Facilitator:

Jacqueline Rasmussen, RasmussenJ@missouri.edu
Camden County MU Extension Center
phone: (573) 346-2644

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 9 a.m. to 12:01 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Registration:

Call the University of Missouri Extension office (660)827-0591 for more informaiton or to sign-up!

Registration
deadline:

8/27/2012

Cost:

$25.00

Facilitator:

Megan Webb, webbmd@missouri.edu
Pettis County MU Extension Center
phone: 660/827-0591

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Description:

A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older. more...

Session topic:

Class 3 Exercise

Registration:

Franklin County MU Extension Center
116 West Main Street
Union, MO 63084
Phone: (636) 583-5141 more...

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$30.00
$15 refund if complete pre- and post-evaluation and attend all sessions

Facilitator:

Mary Schroepfer, SchroepferM@missouri.edu
Franklin County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 583-5141

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Description:

This 6 session course will help people with chronic illness learn healthy ways to live with a disease. Knowledge and skills learned include those needed to manage and overcome physical and emotional problems caused by the disease.

Registration:

Please contact Janet Hackert at 660.425.6434 or Christine Rucker at 660.425.6324 to register.

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Janet M. Hackert, HackertJ@missouri.edu
Harrison County MU Extension Center
phone: (660) 425-6434

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Description:

A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older. more...

Session topic:

Class 3 Exercise

Registration:

Franklin County MU Extension Center
116 West Main Street
Union, MO 63084
Phone: (636) 583-5141 more...

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$35.00
$15 refund if complete pre- and post-evaluation and attend all sessions

Facilitator:

Mary Schroepfer, SchroepferM@missouri.edu
Franklin County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 583-5141

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Description:

This 6 week class focuses on hands-on basic food prep and food budeting skills for limited resources individuals.

Registration:

This program is open only to Cass County Drug Court participants.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Susan Mills-Gray, Mills-GrayS@missouri.edu
Cass County MU Extension Center
phone: (816) 380-8460

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, noon to 1 p.m.

Description:

This webinar will offer valuable information about some of today's Web-based tools like Cloud computing and applications for smart phones and tablets. During this webinar, we will share with you how these technologies can help businesses run more efficiently and effectively

Session topic:

This webinar will offer valuable information about some of today's Web-based tools like Cloud computing and applications for smart phones and tablets. During this webinar, we will share with you how these technologies can help businesses run more efficie

Registration:

Register online more...

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Glenna Ervin, gervin@semo.edu
Southeast Missouri State University SBTDC
phone: 573/986-6084

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, noon to 2 p.m.

Description:

Extension Council Meeting - September

Session topic:

Monthly business meeting of the Webster County Extension Council.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Robert A. (Bob) Schultheis, SchultheisR@missouri.edu
Webster County MU Extension Center
phone: (417) 859-2044

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Description:

This workshop provides an introduction and overview of the 2010 version of Microsoft Office covering Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Office 2010 represents Microsoft’s most significant enhancements to its suite of work-related applications yet. Learn where to locate the new features on the ribbons and how the new features compare with Microsoft Office previous versions.  more...

Cost:

$55.00

Facilitator:

Karen Bradshaw, bradshaw-k@mssu.edu
Missouri Southern State University SBTDC
phone: 417/625-9520

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Description:

Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes is a 4-class series designed to provide those with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes with practical information and skills needed to self-manage diabetes and promote optimal health. The program teaches the many aspects of diabetes self-care with a strong focus on nutrition. Spouses and other family members of those with diabetes will also benefit from the classes.

The program includes demonstration and tasting of easy recipes as well as hands-on
activities to encourage discussion and sharing among all participants. You will receive copies of all recipes used in-class plus many more for home use.

Session topic:

In this session we will discuss Hemoglobin A1C and what it means. We will also discuss ways to respond to high and low blood sugar and how to prevent complications from diabetes.

Registration:

To Register, contact: Greene County Extension (417) 881-8909 by Friday August 31, 2012. Checks can be made payable to MU Extension-Greene County and mailed to 2400 S. Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
*Number of participants is limited, so sign up early

Registration
deadline:

8/31/2012

Class size:

15

Event full:

No

Cost:

$25.00
Optional books will be available for $2 each.

Facilitator:

Christeena Haynes, haynesch@missouri.edu
Dallas County MU Extension Center
phone: 417/345-7551

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Session topic:

Participants will learn how to safely and correctly strength train. Each class participates will participate in warm-up exercises, easy strengthening exercises, with or without weights, and cool-down stretches.

Registration:

Please contact 660.582.8101 to register or contact the Northwest Technical School at 660.562.3022. more...

Registration
deadline:

9/3/2012

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$25.00

Facilitator:

Christeena Haynes, haynesch@missouri.edu
Dallas County MU Extension Center
phone: 417/345-7551

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Description:

A training program to help you discover the natural Missouri by developing your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist educator or recreations specialist. You'll gain a wealth of natural science information in classes given by some of Missouri's finest biologists and build new friendships with others who share a love of Missouri's outdoors. more...

Session topic:

Prairie/Glade Ecosystems - Overview of these diverse natural communities, their characteristics, associated species, and techniques for maintaining and restoring.

Registration:

Call 636-970-3000 more...

Class size:

40

Event full:

No

Cost:

$125.00

Facilitator:

Scott Killpack, KillpackS@missouri.edu
St. Charles County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 970-3000

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Description:

This community grassroots group are addressing drugs, violence and bullying among youth in the Ray-Pec school district.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Susan Mills-Gray, Mills-GrayS@missouri.edu
Cass County MU Extension Center
phone: (816) 380-8460

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Description:

University of Missouri Extension will have a booth at this years event with information on MyPlate, adding fruits and veggies to your diet, information on storing produce, recipes, and much more. There will also be a raffle for a basket of produce related items. "Seasonal and Simple" cookbooks will also be on sale for $10 with all proceeds benefitting the Coalition for a Healthy Dent County.

Attendees will also experience Shopping with Unique Vendors, Prize Giveaways, FREE Samples, Door Prizes, Massages, Photo Booth and many other exciting items.

Participating exhibitors will bring unique products and services of interest to women. Over 30 vendors will display and sell their products and services. Bring your girlfriends for an evening of pampering, shopping and eating.

Registration:

There is a $5.00 admission fee and admission is limited to all women and girls 12 years of age and older

Bring in a canned food, non-perishable food or toiletry item and get a ticket to win an “Ultimate Girls Night Out” treasure chest valued at over $250. One ticket per item, the more food you donate, the more your chances increase to win the basket. Food will be donated to a local charity.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Bethany Schindler, SchindlerB@missouri.edu
Phelps County MU Extension Center
phone: 573/458-6260

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Session topic:

Cooking Matters Series

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Glenda Kinder, KinderG@missouri.edu
Jackson County MU Extension Center at Blue Springs
phone: 816/407-3490

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Description:

Come meet with the gurus who run Missouri S&T's Student Business Incubator to see how you can apply for office space and entrepreneurial advice. Also come to hear from members of the Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative, a successful former Student Business Incubator company that moved on to St. Louis to take part in the ArchGrant program. This meeting is open to all students who are interested in learning about business and entrepreneurship.

Registration:

To register, contact Eric Anderson at (573) 341-4551 or ericwa@mst.edu

Registration
deadline:

9/27/2012

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Glenda Kinder, KinderG@missouri.edu
Jackson County MU Extension Center at Blue Springs
phone: 816/407-3490

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Description:

The Lincoln County Master Gardener Level One Training Program will be conducted August 23 through December 19 with 14 workshops. Master Gardener candidates receive 30 or more hours of horticulture training on a wide variety of topics taught by University of Missouri Extension Specialists and other qualified professionals.

Session topic:

Establishment and care of woody ornamentals

Cost:

$175.00

Facilitator:

Wayne Shannon, ShannonS@missouri.edu
Lincoln County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 528-4613

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Description:

Justin Sexten, University of Missouri beef nutritionist, along with the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Cattleman’s Association will be conducting an on-farm demonstration on how to ammoniate corn stover bales to improve digestibility and protein. Sexten will also demonstrate treatment of processed corn stover with calcium hydroxide. Stover digestibility is improved with this process and the protein content remains unchanged.
Free meal sponsored by Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and Missouri Cattleman's Association.

Session topic:

Justin Sexten, University of Missouri beef nutritionist, along with the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Cattleman’s Association will be conducting an on-farm demonstration on how to ammoniate corn stover bales to improve digestibili

Registration:

Please RSVP by September 24 to the Perry County University of Missouri Extension office at (573) 547-4505. For more information contact Kendra Graham at (573) 224-5600 ext. 8 or e-mail grahamkk@missouri.edu

Registration
deadline:

9/24/2012

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Kendra Graham, grahamkk@missouri.edu
St. Francois County MU Extension Center
phone: 573/756-4539

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Description:

The Womens Financial Education Series (WFES) is a multi-session workshop that helps women to: improve money management skills, increase current levels of financial knowledge, develop confidence in decision-making abilities and gain control over lives by taking control over their finances. more...

Registration:

Call 636-970-3000 to pay with Visa, Master Card or Discover. Print a registration form from the link below to mail payment. more...

Registration
deadline:

9/20/2012

Cost:

$49.00

Facilitator:

Suzanne Gellman, GellmanS@missouri.edu
St. Charles County MU Extension Center
phone: 636/970-3000

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Description:

An educational program for divorcing parents.
The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.

Registration:

University of Missouri Extension at 816-380-8460

Class size:

10

Event full:

No

Cost:

$35.00

Facilitator:

Nina Chen, ChenN@missouri.edu
Jackson County MU Extension Center at Blue Springs
phone: (816) 252-5051

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Description:

Open monthly meetings of the Andrew County Extension Council

Session topic:

September Extension Council Meeting

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Rebecca J. Travnichek, Ph.D, AFC, TravnichekR@missouri.edu
Andrew County MU Extension Center
phone: (816) 324-3147

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Description:

Master Gardener training is a 12 week horticulture training course with a volunteer component. Participants must complete both the training and the 30 hour volunteer committment to become certified Master Gardeners.

Session topic:

Soils, Fertilizers, Safe Use of Pesticides

Registration:

Pre-registration is required. more...

Registration
deadline:

8/24/2012

Class size:

20

Event full:

No

Cost:

$150.00
15 late fee after deadline

Facilitator:

Jennifer Schutter, schutterjl@missouri.edu
Adair County MU Extension Center
phone: (660) 665-9866

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Description:

Open meetings for those involved in or those interested in the Polk County 4-H program.

Session topic:

September meeting of the Polk County 4-H Council.

Registration:

Call the Polk COunty Extension Center for location.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Velynda Cameron, cameronv@missouri.edu
Polk County MU Extension Center
phone: 417/326-4916

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Session topic:

Missouri Prairies

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Scott Killpack, KillpackS@missouri.edu
St. Charles County MU Extension Center
phone: (636) 970-3000

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Description:

In every Missouri county, an MU Extension council — comprised of elected and appointed citizens — guides local educational programming. County council members are partners in the entire educational process, from needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes.

Council members:

Work with regional specialists to provide the county educational program
Manage finances of local extension operations
Provide personnel to carry out extension activities
Elect and organize the local extension council.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Becky Simpson, simpsonre@missouri.edu
Daviess/Caldwell County MU Extension Center
phone: 660/663-3232

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Description:

The St. Clair County 4-H Council will meet at the Lowry City Civic Center.

Session topic:

The St. Clair County 4-H Council will meet at the Lowry City Civic Center.

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Alan Mundey, MundeyA@missouri.edu
Bates County MU Extension Center
phone: (660) 679-4167

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Description:

Exercises that are a part of the Stay Strong Stay Healthy program will be demonstrated. Participants will learn how they can benefit from strength training exercises.

Session topic:

This is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of strength training. Exercises from the Stay Strong Stay Healthy class will be demonstrated.

Registration:

Registration not needed

Class size:

40

Event full:

No

Cost:

$0.00

Facilitator:

Tamara Roberts, robertstt@missouri.edu
Bates County MU Extension Center
phone: 660/679-4167

When:  Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Description:

The Matter of Balance will again be presented at the House of Hope in the southern part of Cape Girardeau. It is a program which teaches fall prevention and encourages physical activity to increase stamina and flexibility.

Session topic:

The Matter of Balance will again be presented at the House of Hope in the southern part of Cape Girardeau. It is a program which teaches fall prevention and encourages physical activity to increase stamina and flexibility

Registration:

Call the Cape Girardeau County Extension Office

Cost:

$25.00

Facilitator:

Mary Gosche, GoscheM@missouri.edu
Cape Girardeau County MU Extension Center
phone: (573) 243-3581