Cooking Your Way at the VA

January 8, 2024 - December 9, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Cooking Your Way at the VA is a hands-on cooking opportunity with other women veterans and support individuals. Liz Harrison, Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education for MU Extension, and Lindsey Koelling, Registered Dietitian and coordinator of the Healthy Teaching Kitchen for Harry…

Practical Advice from Successful Farmers

April 29, 2024 - May 30, 2024Virtual

Join MU and LU Extension, along with Webb City Farmers Market, for a conversation with successful farmers on farming practices that work!  The evening workshops will include a recorded presentation by the participating farmers, followed by a live question and answer session with the participant…

Childcare Program: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts

April 30, 2024Virtual

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence and skills to speak up when they encounter biased comments. Learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse…

Incurred Cost Submissions / Contract Briefs

May 1, 2024Virtual

The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series.  Part 1 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Incurred Cost Submissions and Contract Briefs. 

Nurturing Accountability in Virtual Workspaces

May 7, 2024Virtual

Elevate employee engagement and productivity through modern accountability strategies. Learn to set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and empower employees to take ownership of their performance. Explore technology-driven tools and virtual communication techniques that align with…

Business Essentials for Small Farm Owners - Webinar Series

May 7, 2024 - May 23, 2024Virtual

Join us over your lunch hour for “Harvesting Success: Business Essentials for Small Farm Owners,” a bi-weekly webinar series designed to empower small farm owners with essential business management skills. Explore market opportunities for locally grown food, gain insights into pricing strategies…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training

May 8, 2024Virtual

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…

Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Online - Community

May 14, 2024Virtual

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training will teach you how to apply the ALGEE…

Home Food Preservation: Harvesting and Storing Produce

May 16, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Quality for Keeps:  Home Food Preservation focuses on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting. This "Harvesting and Storing Produce" workshop will:

Workshop on Growing Home Garden Tomato - Cole County

May 16, 2024In-personJefferson CityMO

The tomato is America’s most popular home garden crop. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, low in calories, and an excellent source of lycopene, the pigment that makes tomatoes red and has been linked to the prevention of many forms of cancer. In this program, speaker will talk on suitable…

2024 Best Practices for Produce Safety on the Farm

May 20, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Join the the Center for Urban Agriculture, MU Extension and Missouri Farmers Union for a workshop on establishing best practices for produce safety which are essential to the success and longevity of any fruit or vegetable farm. Federal produce safety regulations as well as produce safety…

Civil Conversations

May 21, 2024Virtual

In today’s polarized and divisive discourse, many wonder if civil conversations are even possible.  Strong opinions and an unwillingness to listen or consider a differing point of view can make civility difficult to achieve.  However, by examining your own motivation when communicating with…

Home Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating

May 21, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Quality for Keeps: Home Food Preservation focuses on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting. This "Freezing and Dehydrating" workshop will:

Fencing & Facilities for Sheep and Goats

May 28, 2024Virtual

Fencing and facilities are primary components for a successful sheep and goat enterprise. There are several factors to consider before investing dollars in farm equipment. Join Kelly Yates as she discusses this and many more components during our online class.

2501 Soils 101 Workshop

May 28, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Discover the basics of soils, from sand, silt and clay to how to read a soil test.  Learn how organic matter, water and nutrients interact with soil to grow plants productively. Understand why taking a soil test is vital to correctly fertilize plants to save money as well as protect the…

Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (afternoon)

May 28, 2024Virtual

This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2) recognize behavior patterns…

Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (evening)

May 28, 2024Virtual

This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2)…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) Facilitator Training

May 30, 2024Virtual

Resilience is the capacity to adapt well when faced with adversity using available resources. Assessing resources and strengthening the skills needed to manage adversity helps build resilience. Enhanced resilience can be beneficial in coping with challenges at home and work. WeCanPROSPER…

Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School

May 31, 2024In-personCook StationMO

Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…

Show Me Neighborhood Art Week

June 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024Hybrid

Show Me Neighborhood Art Week is open to any resident of Missouri. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension and Creating Whole Communities seeks to empower public art made by residents as a contribution to the area’s sense of place where they live. 

Recovery Friendly Workplace - June 2024 Roundtable Discussion

June 5, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) team will be hosting a Roundtable Discussion for all Missouri RFW Designees on June 5, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Columbia, Missouri. 

Our goal is to create a…

Accounting System Requirements / Real-Time Labor Evaluations

June 5, 2024Virtual

The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator Program is excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series.  Part 2 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Audits Under the SBIR/STTR Programs from a DCAA Perspective and…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training

June 6, 2024Virtual

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…

100 Miles, 100 Days

June 17, 2024 - September 25, 2024In-person

100 Miles, 100 Days Summer Challenge!

Are you ready to turn your summer into a journey of movement and adventure? Join us for the ultimate challenge: to cover 100 miles over the course of 100 glorious summer days, all while embracing any…

Home Food Preservation: Pickling

June 18, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Quality for Keeps: Home Food Preservation focuses on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting. This "Pickling" workshop will: