Events

MO APEX - Craft a Winning Government Contracting Capability Statement - Hybrid

February 25, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO

Craft a Winning Government Contracting Capability Statement - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library

Registration Link:  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211222

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual

February 25, 2026Virtual

Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Youth Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026Virtual

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…

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

February 22, 2026Virtual

Join us as we kick off the International Year of the Woman Farmer with an inspiring keynote from Carey Portell, nationally recognized speaker and best-selling author. Carey’s powerful story of resilience—shaped by her twelve-year recovery as a survivor of a drunk driving accident—challenges audiences to break through limitations and embrace…

Extension Garden Steward: Colonial Gardens

February 21, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO

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…

MO APEX - Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Hybrid

February 18, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO

Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library

Registration Link:  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211219

Seed Starting Workshop

February 18, 2026 - March 28, 2026In-personCamden PointMO

Come join us to learn about starting seed indoors for the upcoming gardening season.  You will learn about the methods of starting seed and how to give yourself the best chances of successfully growing seedlings for planting outdoors when the weather warms.

The Seed Starting Workshop will be offered on the dates and locations listed…

Intellectual Property (IP) Basics

February 18, 2026Virtual

Join this interactive webinar to learn practical intellectual property (IP) fundamentals tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will explain the core types of IP—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—show how each can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to…

Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop

February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

The Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop
Join us for a two-day, in-person event on February 18–19 at the Boone County Electric Cooperative Building (1413 Rangeline St., Columbia, MO). This workshop provides practical, farm-ready strategies on key grain marketing topics, including basis, market carry, margins, cash markets, forward and futures…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

February 18, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26631

Feedlot School - Linneus MO

February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026In-personLinneusMO

Two day cattle backgrouding and finishing workshop.  First day focuses on backgrounding weaned calves and the second day focuses on finishing cattle on farm.  We will cover economics, risk management, nutrition and health management and tour a local small scale confinement feeding operation. Sign up for one or both days depending on…

Born Strong, Stay Healthy (virtual)

February 11, 2026 - March 13, 2026Virtual

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,…

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Virtual February 2026---CANCELED

February 9, 2026 - April 1, 2026Virtual

This is class is virtual. We will meet on our Zoom meetings and will publish a link once it is processed. This class is to build strength, balance, and flexibility, allowing the participants to have confidence to live independently as the wish. We work to make sure the participants decrease their risk of falls that may result in series injury…

Building Strong Families Virtual February 2026

February 5, 2026 - March 12, 2026Virtual

This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.

6-Session Series Via Zoom all sessions are from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Session 1 Family Strengths 2/5/26

Session 2 Communication 2/12/26

Session 3 Stress Less, Live…

Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) Childcare Clock Hours

February 3, 2026 - March 3, 2026Virtual

Information needed: Name, Email, Childcare center, MOPD ID, 

When: Tuesdays, February 3,10,17,24 March 3

Where: Virtual 

Time: 4:30PM-6PM

What is PALS?

PALS is a series of learning sessions focused on physical activity. PALS sessions examine eight best practices areas for physical activity and address the…

Dining with Diabetes Online February 3-February 24

February 3, 2026 - February 24, 2026Virtual

Dining with Diabetes is an online four-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes-related complications. Each session offers detailed instruction, group activities, and a live cooking demonstration of a diabetes-friendly meal.   

Dining…

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…

NLA Movie Nights - 2026

January 22, 2026 - March 26, 2026Virtual

Join us for a special virtual screening of a selection of community development films and discussion!  

Whether you are a Neighborhood Leadership Academy alumni or new to the concept of community development, we welcome you to participate in this thought-provoking series as we work our way into a new year!  

4th Thursdays…

2026 MU Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training

January 8, 2026 - February 26, 2026Hybrid

This program is for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial and Public Pesticide Applicator Recertification and for Licensed Pesticide Technician Retraining. 

This program provides recertification for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial,…

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…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention at Excelsior Springs Community Center

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026In-personExcelsior SpringsMO

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