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…
Weekly Crop Scouting Report 2026
January 5, 2026 - December 1, 2026Virtual
The Weekly Crop Scouting Report informs producers of pest threats in wheat, corn, soybeans, milo, and fescue pasture; major threats occurring in other forages or row crops, are also reported. Subscribing producers receive a weekly report via email containing research-based information on: environmental issues, nutrient deficiencies,…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Virtual January 1-2pm
January 6, 2026 - March 3, 2026Virtual
Please Modify for your specific Events:
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to…
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,…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 - Virtual Jan
January 12, 2026 - March 9, 2026Virtual
Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…
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)…
Tunnel to Table: MU Extension’s Guide to Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels for High Yields & Low Risks
January 20, 2026 - April 14, 2026Virtual
Registration deadline: January 20th, 12pm (noon)
Location: virtual on Zoom
Time: Tuesdays January 20th-April 14th, 6:30-8:00pm
Join University of Missouri Extension and partner institutions for a practical 12-session webinar series on growing specialty crops in high, low, and caterpillar tunnels. Learn directly from…
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…
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…
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…
Gardening Crash Course - Dade County
February 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026In-personGreenfieldMO
Join Matthew Huchteman, Field Specialist in Horticulture, for a FREE, four-part series on growing a successful home vegetable garden from start to finish! Sessions will include both classroom presentations and outdoor education. All classes will occur from 6:00pm - 7:30pm on the first Thursday of each month (February-May) at the Dade County…
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…
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…
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) VIRTUAL (Feb - Mar 2026)
February 12, 2026 - March 19, 2026Virtual
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…
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…
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
Description: This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Government buyers…
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…
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
Description: Understand what it takes to be a preferred vendor for a risk-averse government. This session will guide you through the procurement process and…
State Line Crop Conference 2026
February 19, 2026In-personLamarMO
The University of Missouri Extension in Barton County is hosting the State Line Crop Conference on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Family Life Outreach Center 1301 E 6th St, Lamar, MO 64759. This event will feature a variety of topics of interest including soil fertility, weed science,…
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop - Jasper / Barton County
February 20, 2026In-personOronogoMO
Join Matthew Huchteman, MU Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture, to gain knowledge and skills necessary to properly prune common Missouri fruit trees (apple, pear, peach, cherry and plum). A one-hour, indoor educational session will be followed by a hands-on pruning activity, allowing participants to apply what they've learned. This FREE…
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…
2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Barton County
February 23, 2026In-personLamarMO
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…
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…
Monett Dairy Day 2026
February 24, 2026In-personMonettMO
Monett Dairy Day hosts SW Missouri dairy producers to learn about topics that affect their bottom line on February 24th from 11:30-2 at the Monett Armory (300 Chapell Dr, Monett, MO 65708)
Bill Brooks from Stoneheart Consulting will encapsulate all the market pressures in his insightful Dairy Market Outlook. Massimo Montalbano, DFA SE,…