Events

Dining with Diabetes- November, Online

September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2030Virtual

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will…

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…

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)…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Holt County with Ag Update Following

January 27, 2026 - January 27, 2027In-personOregonMO

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…

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 100 Miles, 100 Days

June 16, 2026 - September 24, 2026Virtual

Get ready to make this your most active summer yet! The 100 Miles, 100 Days Challenge is back, and it’s your chance to move, roll, ride, or run your way to 100 miles. Whether you’re into biking at sunrise, dancing in your living room, cruising on rollerblades, or pushing miles in a wheelchair, every movement counts toward your goal.…

Living a Healthy Life at work - virtual Summer 2026

July 6, 2026 - August 12, 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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 July 1-2 pm Virtual

July 14, 2026 - September 3, 2026Virtual

Description: Take your strength training to the next level with virtual SSSH Level 2! Build on the progress you achieved in Level 1 to help you stay active and strong. Continue to build muscle and boost bone density. Gain confidence in everyday movements, including transitioning safely to and from the floor.Instructor Contact…

Finances of Caregiving (FOC) July-August 2026 Virtual

July 27, 2026 - August 17, 2026Virtual

Preparing for caregiving often brings difficult and confusing decisions, especially around finances. The Finances of Caregiving Program is a four-session virtual class that helps older adults and caregivers understand key financial caregiving issues and how to plan ahead. Participants learn practical steps for organizing information, discussing…

Field to Consumer Farm Tours

August 6, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-person

Real Farms. Real Strategies. Real Opportunities.

Join University of Missouri Extension for a hands-on workshop series designed to help farmers turn ideas into income. Farm Business Field Days take you directly onto working farms across the region to see how producers are building profitable operations through diversification- including…

Building Strong Families Virtual August 2026

August 6, 2026 - September 10, 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 August 6, 2026- September 10, 2026

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4…

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual (August)

August 12, 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 - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

August 12, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26637

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Cameron, Young at Heart Office - August-September 2026

August 12, 2026 - September 16, 2026In-personCameronMO

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series helps caregivers take better care of themselves while providing for a friend or relative. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Participants are given a copy of the Powerful Tools…

HACCP Training (Aug 17-19, 2026)

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-person

HACCP

HACCP training is being offered by the University of Missouri on the MU campus in Columbia, MO from Aug 17-19, 2026 (2.5 days)

Dr. Lakshmikantha 'Kantha' Channaiah, state extension specialist in food processing and an assistant professor in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), will lead…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial (CP27126)

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-person

This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/…

Walk with Ease - Cameron Public Library - August-September 2026

August 17, 2026 - September 25, 2026In-person

Walk with Ease is a 6-week walking program that is open to anyone and everyone. No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. 

The program includes a guidebook and a walking…

Fall Native Plant I.D. Workshop: Wallace State Park

August 18, 2026In-person

Register on the MDC Event Page:  Native Plant Identification Workshop Series

Join The Nature Conservancy, MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation at Dunn Ranch Prairie and engage in hands-on prairie plant identification while exploring seasonal changes, from peak summer bloom to fall seed stages and connect…

MTI – Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence -- 2016-08-20

August 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence

Conflict is inevitable, but mishandled conflict damages productivity and morale. This session strengthens leaders’ ability to address tension directly and productively.

Participants will:

MO APEX - Government Opportunities & Proposal Development - Virtual

August 20, 2026Virtual

Government Opportunities and Proposal Development - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27051

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - August 21st, 2026

August 21, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 21st, 2026 8AM

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

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: August 21st, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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NE Regional Grazing School - 2026

August 25, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-person

Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:

Participants learn concepts and skills that directly…

Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Afternoon)

August 25, 2026Virtual

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

Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Evening)

August 25, 2026Virtual

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

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

August 26, 2026Virtual

Cecilia Rabell (Mexico), a global leader in animal genetics and livestock production, is known for combining scientific expertise with real-world industry impact. Through her work advancing genetic improvement and livestock performance, she has helped shape the future of animal agriculture while serving as a strong advocate for developing the…