Events

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together Virtual Series

January 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026Virtual

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together is a dynamic program that blends traditional homesteading skills with modern health, wellness, and safety practices. Through a mix of virtual sessions and summer in-person workshops, participants learn to grow food, raise animals, preserve food, and build sustainable systems — all rooted in…

Weekly Crop Scouting Report 2026

January 5, 2026 - December 1, 2026Virtual

The Weekly Crop Scouting Report informs producers of pest threats in wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, and fescue pasture; major threats occurring in other forages or row crops, are also reported.  Subscribing producers receive a weekly report via email containing research-based information on: environmental issues, nutrient deficiencies,…

Neighboring 101

January 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026Virtual

Neighboring 101 is not just for new homeowners or people new to community life. The ongoing program is for anyone wanting to improve their neighborhood or community as well as their personal life and health.

When you register or subscribe to the program, you get access to videos of all past Neighboring 101 classes (dating back to 2020)…

Missouri Woodland Mentor Series

January 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

The Missouri Woodland Mentor program, launched by MU Extension in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, invites landowners to serve as mentors for fellow property owners who are exploring forest management practices for the first time.

The Mentor Series has something for every landowner. Consider being a mentor or…

2026 Master Naturalist Core Training - Perry

March 5, 2026 - June 27, 2026In-personPerryMO

The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service. 

Participants receive natural resource-based training from natural resource experts on topics including: 
History of…

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Caruthersville Series 1 2026

April 14, 2026 - June 4, 2026In-personCaruthersvilleMO

Caruthersville Oaks Nutrition Center 

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - virtual May-June 2026

May 14, 2026 - June 18, 2026Virtual

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions programs are six week, highly interactive group programs to help people with chronic disease(s) and caregivers of people with chronic disease(s) gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. Participants make weekly action…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 21th, 2026 8PM

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: May 22, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent after registration.

Description:

MU…

Southwest Region Council Lunch & Learn

May 22, 2026Virtual

Council Training held during the lunch hour. The SW region Extension Engagement Specialist hold a Council Lunch and Learn the fourth Friday of every other month beginning in May 2026. The sessions will address different topics and provide an opportunity for council members  to learn from each other.

Summer Beef Cattle and Pasture Management Workshop

May 22, 2026In-personBuffaloMO

This 3 hour workshop is designed to bring to light common summer issues facing grazing cattle and the pastures they roam.  Time will be spent teaching livestock producers how to identify common weed and brush species that are prevalent through the growing season and how to control them.  We will also explore common livestock issues…

Barton County Priority Session-Health and Well-being

May 26, 2026In-personLamarMO

This session will focus on collecting insights related to issues such as access to care, nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease prevention, with an emphasis on understanding current efforts, gaps, and variations across counties. Through guided discussion and structured input, participants will share perspectives on existing programming,…

Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Afternoon)

May 26, 2026Virtual

In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…

Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Evening)

May 26, 2026Virtual

In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…

Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (May)

May 27, 2026Virtual

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Participants learn how to provide initial help and connect individuals to appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

This…

Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - May

May 27, 2026Virtual

Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Judith de Vor, a 5th-generation Netherlands dairy farmer and steward of a regenerative, sustainability-focused farm that also hosts visitors through its educational programs and farm shop.

This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…

Healthier Together through ShowMe Connection

May 27, 2026Virtual

Healthier Together is a virtual course that highlights the importance of social connection in our lives and in our communities. You’ll learn the value of healthy relationships, how they impact your overall wellbeing, and how to use this knowledge within your own community.

May 27th from 4-5:30pm

There is no cost for this course and…

MTI – Identifying Your Strengths – 2026-05-28

May 28, 2026Virtual

Focusing on what is right with people instead of trying to fix what is wrong with them is the philosophy of Don Clifton, the father of strength-based psychology. Using the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment this interactive workshop will help guide you through your results and provide insights into your strengths, demonstrating how your strengths…

2026 MU Commercial Pesticide Recertification and Retraining Program Category 1A Virtual

May 28, 2026Virtual

This program is for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial and Public Pesticide Applicator Recertification and for Licensed Pesticide Technician Retraining in the 1A Category. 

**Please be sure to register with your name as it appears on your pesticide license**

**To be eligible for the recertification credit, attendees must…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Webinar: Featuring Homegrown for the Creative Economy

May 29, 2026Virtual

Join us for a Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities webinar as we share an overview of the HOMEGROWN program. Participants from the April session in Poplar Bluff will share their feedback on the program.  

University of Missouri Extension delivered HOMEGROWN Entrepreneurship to Poplar Bluff with a two-day workshop and vendor fair…

Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month (June 2026)

June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Virtual

Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month is a statewide, month-long celebration of public art created by Missouri residents in their neighborhoods. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to make and display art that reflects the personality and pride of their neighborhood — right in…

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026Virtual

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Participants learn how to offer hope and help connect someone to lifesaving support.

Participants learn how to…

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

June 3, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26618

Joplin Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together

June 3, 2026In-personJoplinMO

The Reimagining Your Workforce Conference in Joplin brings together employers, community leaders, and service providers to focus on practical solutions that help regional employers become Fair-Chance employers. By elevating lived experience and employer perspectives, the conference will identify barriers that often go unseen and develop…

MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual

June 4, 2026Virtual

Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26628

MTI – Building Trust on Hybrid Teams – 2026-06-04

June 4, 2026Virtual

Building Trust on Hybrid Teams - Practical leadership behaviors that strengthen clarity and accountability across locations.

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Hybrid teams require intentional leadership. This session explores small, practical behaviors that increase trust across remote and in-person settings.

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