Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Lewis/Clark
Thu, Mar 19 2026, 12:30 - 5pmIn-personCantonMO
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…
Pasture Management Workshop - Cole County
Thu, Mar 19 2026, 5:30 - 7pmIn-personJefferson CityMO
Join University of Missouri Extension for a practical workshop covering key aspects of pasture management, including fertility, weed control, grazing strategies, and forage toxicity. This session is designed for livestock producers, landowners, and anyone looking to improve the productivity and health of their pastures.
Date: March 19
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Madison County
Thu, Mar 19 2026, 5:30 - 8pmIn-personFredericktownMO
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…
Vegetable Gardening-Ste. Genevieve
Thu, Mar 19 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personSainte GenevieveMO
Learn the basics of starting your own vegetable garden, even if you’ve never grown anything before. We’ll cover what makes a good garden soil and how to prepare your garden space so plants can thrive. You’ll learn how to choose easy, reliable vegetable varieties, when and how to plant them, and the best ways to care for your garden throughout…
Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26121
Fri, Mar 20 2026, 9am - 5pmIn-personBlue SpringsMO
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…
Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace (March 2026)
Fri, Mar 20 2026, 12:30 - 2pmVirtual
Description:
Learn about the various policies that employers can adopt to create more family friendly work places. These policies have the ability to support recruitment and retainment issues experienced by employers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize different policies that employers can…
Farm Machinery Rescue - CR26136
Fri, Mar 20 2026, 6pm - Sat, Mar 21 2026, 5pmIn-personBuffaloMO
Hours: 12 | Prerequisites: Yes | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: Yes | CEU: Yes
This course starts with a quick review of Vehicle Rescue: Technician, specifically the types of…
Barry County 4-H 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run 2026
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 8am - 1pmIn-personCassvilleMO
Barry County 4-H 5K and 1 mile fun run fundraiser
Location: Cassville Aquatic Center 501 Sale Barn Rd, Cassville, MO 65625
8 am: Check in
9 am: Race time
Entry Fee:
$25 Adults
$15 Student
$20 1-mile Fun Run
Register By March 1, 2026, for a t-shirt
Payments of cash or check will be…
Confined Space Rescue: Awareness - CR26128
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 8am - 4pmIn-personWarrensburgMO
Hours: 8 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: None | CEU: Yes
This course is designed to give participants working knowledge of the OSHA standard to facilitate…
Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26123
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personFayetterMO
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue: Awareness - CR26134
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 8am - 12pmIn-personPilot KnobMO
Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 12–40 | Host requirements: None | CEU: Yes
This classroom-based course is designed to provide participants with the necessary beforehand knowledge…
Urban West Tri-County council training ( Clay, Jackson, Platte)
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 9am - 1pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Multi-County Council Training
Urban West Region | 2026
After the success of last year’s multi-county council training, we are excited to continue the tradition in 2026 with a newly revised and expanded program.
This year’s training will provide both foundational information for new members and refreshed guidance for returning council…
Extension Garden Steward: Ivanhoe
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials?
Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a one-day seminar packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes, and…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -3/21/26
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-personUnionMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…
A Day in the Life of a Honeybee and Beekeeper
Sat, Mar 21 2026, 10am - 12pmIn-personBirch TreeMO
Join MU Extension in Shannon County as we host Jeremy Bradshaw of Humble B for a beginner's-level class on beekeeping! Children ages 5-18 are welcome to participate!
LOCATION: Hayes Homestead, Birch Tree, MO
DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10 am - 12 pm
COST: Free
Missouri EATs - Nodaway County Community Forum
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 7:30 - 10:30amIn-personMaryvilleMO
Join Nodaway County Economic Development and University of Missouri Extension for a one-year follow-up to the Missouri EATs initiative.
Last year, more than 50 individuals working to improve the food system in Nodaway County came together to explore opportunities for cross-sector collaboration aimed at increasing access to nutritious food…
HACCP Training (March 23-25, 2026)
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 8am - Wed, Mar 25 2026, 12pmIn-personColumbiaMO
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Training
HACCP training is being offered by the University of Missouri on the MU campus in Columbia, MO from March 23 to 25, 2026.
Dr. Lakshmikantha 'Kantha' Channaiah, state extension specialist in food processing and an assistant professor in the MU College of Agriculture, Food…
In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 8am - Tue, Mar 24 2026, 5pmIn-personLake Saint LouisMO
The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 8 hours of classroom completion of ICAT, and 4 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a focus on those that do not involve suspects with guns.…
Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 8:30am - 3pmVirtual
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial…
Born Strong, Stay Healthy (virtual)
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 11am - Wed, Apr 22 2026, 12pmVirtual
Born Strong, Stay Healthy
Born Strong, Stay Healthy is a research-based strength and exercise program designed to help people prepare for and recover from childbirth, leading to healthier outcomes for parents and babies. The program helps participants stay active, build strength, and care for their physical and mental wellbeing before,…
Walk with Ease - Maryville
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 11:30am - Thu, Apr 30 2026, 1pmIn-personMaryvilleMO
Walk with Ease is a 6-week walking program that is open to anyone and everyone. Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life.
The program includes a guidebook and a walking…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Virtual March 23, 2026
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 1pm - Wed, May 13 2026, 2pmVirtual
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…
4-H Embryology: Show Me Hatching Chicks in the Classroom Program
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 3pm - Fri, Apr 17 2026, 5pmIn-personSaint JosephMO
MU Extension 4-H has released new and updated resources to support the Hatching Chicks in the Classroom (Show Me Embryology) program! These tools make it easier than ever for educators and volunteers to bring hands-on, real-world science into the classroom.
The new resources help students:
Observe chick development…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cooper County- Prairie Land FS at Pilot Grove MO
Mon, Mar 23 2026, 6 - 9pmIn-personPilot GroveMO
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…
Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26120
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 9am - 5pmIn-personBlue SpringsMO
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…
LWD_Reimagining Your Workforce St. Louis
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-personSaint LouisMO
Reimagining Your Workforce Conference brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community partners to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing today’s workforce challenges. Participants will gain actionable tools, hear real-world examples, and engage in cross-sector conversations focused on expanding…
Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Caruthersville Series 1 2026
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 10am - Thu, May 14 2026, 11amIn-personCaruthersvilleMO
Caruthersville Oaks Nutrition Center
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - Lincoln University Extension, Scott County
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 10am - Thu, May 14 2026, 10amIn-personSikestonMO
The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere.
The degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making this program suitable for adults of all levels and abilities.
Published medical studies have…
Early Child Care Supports Thriving Businesses (March 24, 2026)
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 12 - 1:30pmVirtual
Description:
Learn about early child care’s impact on businesses. Without early child care, employers struggle to retain and recruit employees. Every year, Missouri loses $1.14 billion in economic opportunity and tax revenue. Additionally, the affordability and availability of early child care in a community limits a family’s…
Extension Master Gardener Course - Gentry County and surrounding area
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 12pm - Thu, May 14 2026, 8pmIn-personAlbanyMO
The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - March 24, 2026
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 12 - 2:30pmVirtual
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…
Spring Cattle Artificial Insemination School
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 1pm - Thu, Mar 26 2026, 4pmIn-personMount VernonMO
This school will teach participants how to successfully artificially inseminate their cattle. This workshop is a mix of hands-on practice with reproductive tracts, live cows, thawing semen practice and classroom learning. We will cover the economics of using AI, anatomy, hormones, estrus synchronization, insemination technique, equipment needed…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Virtual March
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 1pm - Thu, May 14 2026, 2pmVirtual
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…
Build Your Brand & Marketing Blueprint
Tue, Mar 24 2026, 3 - 6pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Marketing your small business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This course helps you slow down, get clear, and build a strong foundation so your marketing actually works for you.
In Building a Brand Identity & Marketing Plan, you’ll start by defining what your brand really is and why it matters. You’ll learn how the key parts of…
Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed
Wed, Mar 25 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Absolute Accountability: Empowered to Succeed
This leadership class, equips leaders with the mindset, tools, and skills to achieve what is most important to them regardless of the challenges they face and to skillfully empower those reporting to them to own behaviors and achieve targeted results. The session is packed with insight, activities,…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - March
Wed, Mar 25 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Dr. Salma Sultana, a Bangladeshi veterinarian recognized for creating innovative veterinary training and outreach programs that empower thousands of small-scale farmers.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning sessions…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -3/26/26
Thu, Mar 26 2026, 10am - 12:30pmIn-personUnionMO
Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…
2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Ripley County Doniphan Community Center
Thu, Mar 26 2026, 10:30am - Tue, Jun 9 2026, 11:30amIn-personDoniphanMO
Initial evaluation 3/26/2026
16 twice a week sessions
Final evaluation 6/9/2026
2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Oregon County Thayer Nutrition Center
Thu, Mar 26 2026, 1pm - Tue, Jun 9 2026, 2pmIn-personThayerMO
Initial evaluation 3/26/2026
16 twice a week sessions
Final evaluation 6/4/2026
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Linn County March 2026
Thu, Mar 26 2026, 1 - 4pmIn-personLinneusMO
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…
Kickstarting AI in Your Organization: An ROI-Funded Model
Fri, Mar 27 2026, 9am - 12:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Kickstarting AI in Your Organization: An ROI-Funded Model
This hands-on course teaches you how to build automated solutions that pay for themselves. You’ll learn a repeatable process for finding the right opportunities and turning them into working applications. The session begins with an interactive discussion to identify a high-impact workflow…
Missouri Blueberry School -2026
Fri, Mar 27 2026, 9am - Sat, Mar 28 2026, 12pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Join us Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 for 2026 Missouri Blueberry School.
Friday, March 27 will take place from 9 am to 4 pm at the Springfield Botanical Center.
Saturday, March 28 will be tours of local blueberry farms.
$50 per person; additional family or farm members- $25 per person
Student rate $25…
Creating a Community's Early Child Care Report Card (March 27, 2026)
Fri, Mar 27 2026, 12:30 - 2pmVirtual
Description:
Data can be used to tell a community’s early child care story. Learn about different data sources and how they can be combined to create a one-page report for your community. This report card can be used to have conversations with elected officials, business owners and other stakeholders in the community. By the end of…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26316
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder. What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…
Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR26138
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 8am - Sun, Mar 29 2026, 2amIn-personLincolnMO
Today vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped victim from a vehicle accident. Emphasis is on proper use of powered and manual rescue tools and air bags, coordination with EMS personnel,…
Antlers, Anglers, and Ag: Elevating Today's Outdoorsmen for Tomorrow's Harvest
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pmIn-personNoveltyMO
Title: Antlers, Anglers, and Ag: Elevating Today's Outdoorsmen for Tomorrow's Harvest
Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Location: Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm (64399 Greenley Place, Novelty, Missouri 63460)
Per Person Attendance Fee for Audience: $ 25 (Lunch Included)
Topics, Times and Presenters:
…
Extension Garden Steward: Southeast Community Center
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials?
Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a one-day seminar packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes, and…
Better Process Control School training - Acidified foods (March 30-31)
Mon, Mar 30 2026, 8am - Tue, Mar 31 2026, 12pmIn-personColumbiaMO
Better Process Control School (Acidified Foods)
Date: March 30-31, 2026
Venue: # 155, William Stringer Wing
Food Science
University of Missouri,
Columbia-65211, Missouri
The Better Process Control School (Acidified Foods…
MTI – Supervisory Certificate Series – 2026-03-30
Mon, Mar 30 2026, 8:30am - Tue, Mar 31 2026, 4:30pmIn-personColumbiaMO
Supervisory Certificate Series
Essential skills for supervisors at every level — in the office, in the field, on-site, or across hybrid and remote teams.
Today’s supervisors lead teams that are more distributed, multifaceted, and fast-moving than ever. Whether your employees work in an office, on the shop floor, in the field, or…
Virtual New Council Member Orientation - March 30, 2026
Mon, Mar 30 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
Grab your lunch and join us online for a one-hour new council member orientation through Zoom. Learn about the history of Extension, your job duties and expectations as new council members, and how our team partners with you to serve our communities.