Raised Bed Gardening
June 21, 2025In-personParkvilleMO
If you are interested in growing flowers and vegetables in raised beds, then come to the library and learn how to do it.
Cost: Free
Contact: Todd Higgins, trhiggins@missouri.edu, 816-…
Northwest Missouri Management Intensive Grazing School
June 24, 2025 - June 26, 2025In-personAlbanyMO
Missouri Grazing Schools is a major program effort by the University of Missouri Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to educate livestock farmers and ranchers across Missouri on how to increase profitability with no negative environmental impact on the land. The focus is…
Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Two
June 24, 2025Virtual
Join us for the second virtual session, a hands-on demo and practical discussion on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to build content calendars, write marketing copy, and create images. Learn how AI can save you time, spark ideas, and strengthen your farm’s marketing efforts. No tech…
Optimizing Swine Farm Ventilation: Enhance Efficiency, Animal Welfare, and Productivity.
June 25, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Air Quality Management is essential to prevent efficiency losses. Controlling humidity levels between 40% and 60% helps mitigate respiratory issues in pigs and reduces the proliferation of pathogens, thereby decreasing the risk of respiratory diseases. Dirt accumulation can reduce fan…
Virtual Fence Foundations
June 27, 2025 - October 24, 2025Virtual
Calling all livestock grazers looking to intensify or increase current grazing efforts without the stress of fencing. Virtual fencing is an emerging technology that used GPS enabled collars to create invisible fence boundaries. Join the Center for Regenerative Agriculture, MU Extension, The…
MU Extension Summer Tax School - 2025
July 1, 2025HybridColumbiaMO
This tax school will cover a variety of topics with an emphasis on agriculture related topics.
Topics to be included:
federal tax update taxation of option payments, equipment leases after year-end, tax bill/farm…
Reading & Understanding Financial Statements
July 1, 2025Virtual
Unlock the power of your financial statements and turn them into actionable insights that can drive the success of your business. In this class, designed specifically for business owners in all stages of business, you’ll learn how to interpret key financial data from your income statement and…
Government Contracting 101
July 2, 2025Virtual
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
July 2, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…
NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop via Zoom
July 8, 2025 - July 9, 2025Virtual
This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses, that have a breakthrough technology, in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trade Shows - How to Cut Costs by Half and Boost International Sales
July 8, 2025Virtual
Trade shows are expensive and it can be hard to know whether the prospects you meet on the floor are worth pursuing or not. In this webinar you will learn how to cut costs of major tradeshows by 50% or more, get pre-arranged meetings with serious international buyers in attendance, gain valuable…
Show Me the Money! Navigating Funding Options for Your Business
July 8, 2025Virtual
Every business needs fuel to grow, and funding is one of the most critical ingredients. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, this dynamic course will walk you through a wide range of funding sources to help power your business.
…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
July 9, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…
2025 Crop and Pest Management Field Day
July 10, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
The annual Mizzou Crop and Pest Management Field Day will be Thursday July 10h at the Bradford Research and Extension Center, approximately 8 miles east of Columbia, Missouri.
Registration will be open by 7:30 a.m. with…
Business Writing
July 10, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
How much of your time on the job is spent writing? For many people, the day is filled with e-mail messages, reports, internal memos and letters to customers or constituents. Poorly written documents can produce confusion, conflict or even losses of productivity.
…
Chronic Disease Self-Management
July 10, 2025 - August 14, 2025Virtual
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a six week, highly interactive group program to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives.
…
On My Own: What's it Worth? Ag Leasing, Farmland Values, Rental Rates, and Custom Work Rates - Lunch & Learn Online
July 10, 2025 - August 7, 2025Virtual
If you’ve wanted to learn more about agricultural lease arrangements and how to ascertain estimated land, lease and custom work values, join MU Extension for an engaging and interactive Lunch and Learn opportunity!
The Farm Management…
How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online
July 11, 2025Virtual
Bring your soil test reports to this convenient online program! Discuss liming and fertilizer rates or ask general questions about soil testing.
This event is free to attend. …
Adulting 101
July 14, 2025In-personPlattsburgMO
Gain basic life skills that support living independently. Adulting 101 is a program open for any youth ages 14 and up.
Participants will gain basic knowledge of putting you first, laundry care, nutrition, financial literacy and auto care.…
Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
July 15, 2025Virtual
This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that…
Focus on Kids: Osage County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)
July 15, 2025In-personLinnMO
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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
July 16, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…
How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online
July 18, 2025Virtual
Bring your soil test reports to this convenient online program! Discuss liming and fertilizer rates or ask general questions about soil testing.
This event is free to attend. …
Pixels of Production - Virtual Pearls - Session Three
July 22, 2025Virtual
Join us for the third virtual session learning about feeding and managing pregnant beef cows and heifers for calf success from Dr. Allison Meyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nutritional Physiology/Ruminant Nutrition, University of Missouri. Management and nutrition of cows and heifers…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
July 23, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…