
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…

Horsemen's Webinar Series - Toxic Weeds for Horses
July 23, 2025Virtual
The Horsemen's webinar series is a free quarterly webinar for horse owners, managers, or youth to learn from the experts on various topics related to horse care and ownership.
July's webinar is a presentation by Dr. Tim Evans,…

Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual)
July 24, 2025Virtual
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use challenges.
This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial…

How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online
July 25, 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. …

Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business (2-part)
July 26, 2025Virtual
This program is designed for child care administrators and qualifies for up to 4 hours through MOPD.
“Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business” is a comprehensive course designed to empower childcare…

Government Contracting 101
August 6, 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.…

Trade Tuesday: Upcoming International Trade Events for Missouri Businesses and How to Prepare
August 12, 2025Virtual
This Fall a number of unique international business events and opportunities are taking place in Missouri. We will tell you what’s happening, and how to prepare to make the most of them.
In this webinar, we will introduce you…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
August 14, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…

Applied Food Safety Microbiology
August 18, 2025 - August 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
August 19, 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…

Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center Field Day
August 26, 2025In-personFairfaxMO
We will have a wide variety of experts from the University of Missouri on hand to answer the most pressing questions farmers are facing. We will also demonstrate some of the new technologies that are available to make your operation more efficient.
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Government Contracting 101
September 3, 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.…

2025 Extension Master Gardener Training - Clay and Platte Counties
September 4, 2025 - October 16, 2025In-personKansas CityMO
The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
September 17, 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 effectively communicates…

Pixels of Production - Virtual Pearls - Session Four
September 23, 2025Virtual
Join us for the fourth virtual session learning about SRP Technology from Dr. Andrea Pitkin, DVM, MS, Technical Service Veterinarian - Swine, Vaxxinova US. Does your herd have gut issues? This session ensures diarrhea is no longer a dirty word. It is something we should talk about!…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2025
September 30, 2025 - October 2, 2025In-personExcelsior SpringsMO
Unlock the potential of your community by attending the University of Missouri (MU) Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, happening from September 30 to October 2 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. This conference is your gateway to refreshing and rejuvenating your…

Government Contracting 101
October 1, 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.…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
October 14, 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 effectively communicates…

Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs
October 14, 2025Virtual
Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs?
You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad.…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
October 16, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…

Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Five
October 28, 2025Virtual
Join us for the last virtual session learning about Heroes to Hives a program helping veterans and women producers establish beekeeping from Joni Harper, Natural Resources Field Specialist, University of Missouri Extension. Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan…

Government Contracting 101
November 5, 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. After attending this class…

Pearls of Production
November 8, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
The November 8th in-person session will begin at 9am with registration and light refreshments. Sessions will begin at 10am. Participants can choose one of three topics for each session before coming together for Stop the Bleed.
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Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
November 19, 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 effectively communicates…