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…
Focus on Kids: Henry County Parent Education (Circuit 27)
May 1, 2024In-personClintonMO
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…
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.
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What Should I Charge to Rent my Pastureland?
May 2, 2024In-personBuffaloMO
As our rural agricultural population is getting older, finding it harder to take care of the farm, and/or wanting to retire, the question remains, “What am I going to do with the farm?” Or, maybe you are an absentee land owner wanting to rent the farm. This program is for you. Over the past…
Government Contracting: What You Need to Know
May 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Government Contracting may be a critical tool for growing your small business and increasing your bottom line. Join us to hear from state and federal contracting experts. Participants will learn the potential benefits of participating in government contracting. Certification programs will be…
Management Intensive Grazing School - Appleton City, MO
May 7, 2024 - May 9, 2024In-personAppleton CityMO
Efficient forage management and utilization is important to the profitability of a livestock operation. The best way to promote efficient forage management and utilization in a livestock operation is by incorporating management intensive grazing practices. To educate livestock producers on…
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…
Agronomy Online: Optimizing Fungicide Applications
May 8, 2024Virtual
This online webinar will feature Dr. Mandy Bish, Assistant Professor & State Extension Specialist, Field Crop Pathology. She will discuss the situations in which the use of a fungicide is justified to control and minimize the impact of disease on our field crops.
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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…
2024 Regional Grazing School - Mt. Vernon
May 15, 2024 - May 17, 2024In-personMt. VernonMO
Three-day seminar on management-intensive grazing for economic and environmental sustainability. Topics include: The “Art and Science” of Grazing; Soil Basics and Fertility; Plant Growth; Fencing and Water Systems; Matching Livestock and Forage Resources; Meeting Nutritional Needs of Livestock…
Corporate Transparency Act: New LLC Requirements
May 15, 2024In-personJoplinMO
Join us for an insightful training on Corporate Transparency Act: New LLC Requirements hosted in collaboration with the Ozark Gateway Association of REALTORS.
Discover the crucial details of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), including…
Focus on Kids- Cass County Parent Education (17th Circuit)
May 15, 2024In-personHarrisonvilleMO
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…
QUEST Grant for Small Business Owners
May 16, 2024Virtual
The QUEST Grant aims to assist Missourians in securing high-quality employment opportunities by granting access to essential workforce development services. Eligible individuals can access QUEST Grant Services to pursue careers in diverse industries, including infrastructure, care economy,…
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…
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.
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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)…
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
May 30, 2024In-personJoplinMO
This workshop teaches participants essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. Participants will learn about the importance of discovering their target market and gain an appreciation of understanding their customers. Participants will learn the steps in licensing and…
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.
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Government Contracting 101
June 5, 2024Virtual
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.…
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…
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…
Cultivating High Performance
June 19, 2024Virtual
This session helps professionals with both the formal and informal processes of performance management. Find out what it takes to conduct successful, objective, and meaningful performance appraisals. Learn what you can do to facilitate improved performance of employees and shape their behavior…
Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader Training - Online - Summer 2024
June 19, 2024 - August 2, 2024Virtual
This 6-week course is designed to train community leaders in the Stanford Model of Chronic Disease Self-Management. The course will be led by three Master Trainers from the University of Missouri Extension and the Area Agencies on Aging. Space is limited. Your application will be reviewed two…
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
June 20, 2024In-personJoplinMO
This workshop teaches participants essential concepts to consider before starting a small business. Participants will learn about the importance of discovering their target market and gain an appreciation of understanding their customers. Participants will learn the steps in licensing and…