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…
4th Annual Crop and Forage Chat
August 14, 2025In-personPalmyraMO
Agenda:
Doors open at 5:00 PM Lineup for meal starts at 5:30 PMMeal is smothered pork chops, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll, water, tea, lemonade Presentations begin at 6:00 PM and end at 8:30 PMPresentations will cover…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
August 15, 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…
Country Cured Ham Judging Clinic
August 17, 2025In-personSedaliaMO
Identify 4-H Youth Program & Project Leaders, FFA Advisors and individuals seeking to improve their knowledge of curing, trimming and evaluating country cured hams. Identify individuals who may have an interest in helping with County Fairs and other cured meat contests. Provide an overview of broadly accepted country cured ham…
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…
Building Drought Resilience on the Farm: Conservation Tools and Planning
August 18, 2025In-personUnionMO
Join us for a workshop focused on building long-term resilience through conservation planning and on-farm tools. This event will bring together conservation professionals, producers, and experts to share knowledge on cost-share programs, soil health practices, and strategies for drought-adapted…
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…
Building Drought Resilience on the Farm: Conservation Tools and Planning
August 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Join us for a workshop focused on building long-term resilience through conservation planning and on-farm tools. This event will bring together conservation professionals, producers, and experts to share knowledge on cost-share programs, soil health practices, and strategies for drought-adapted…
How to Improve Employee Health, Productivity and Retention through Recovery Friendly Workplaces
August 19, 2025Virtual
The Recovery Friendly Initiative empowers workplaces to support people affected by substance use disorders and those in recovery, improving health, productivity and retention along the way. Learn how your company can enjoy a healthier workforce, improved culture and better bottom line by…
Launch into Neighborhood Leadership - Session 3
August 20, 2025Virtual
Launch into Neighborhood Leadership Three Free Webinars Inspired by the Neighborhood Leadership Academy Curriculum.
Curious about how you can become a stronger community leader…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
August 21, 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…
Food Safety and Canning Workshop
August 22, 2025In-personIndependenceMO
If you are a beginner planning to start your own value-added canning business, you should join this workshop organized by the University of Missouri Extension. This is a FREE workshop (Courtesy: USDA through Missouri Department of Agriculture) to learn everything you need to know about safely…
Child Care Professional Development: Engaging with Families and Support Networks
August 26, 2025Virtual
We ask for MOPID during registration for childcare trainings.
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to…
Child Care Professional Development: Engaging with Families and Support Networks
August 26, 2025Virtual
We ask for MOPID during registration for childcare trainings.
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in…
Mental Health First Aid
August 27, 2025Virtual
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.
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The Great QuickBooks Desktop Migration: Ditching the Desktop for the Cloud — Without the Chaos
August 29, 2025In-personJoplinMO
As QuickBooks Desktop support winds down, businesses must adapt—or risk falling behind. This session presented by Jonna Davis of AOE Bookkeeping offers a practical overview of what the shift means, why it matters, and how to handle your transition with confidence.
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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.…
Women in Ag Workshop
September 9, 2025HybridEwingMO
Join us for the 2025 Women in Agriculture Workshop, a free, one-day event designed to empower women in agriculture through education, networking, and hands-on learning. This year’s workshop will feature a variety of engaging sessions on agricultural advocacy, pollinators, women’s health, farm…
Neighborhood Leadership Academy 2025 - Virtual
September 10, 2025 - November 19, 2025Virtual
The Neighborhood Leadership Academy connects resources at the University - Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension - with neighborhood leaders from across the state of Missouri to learn together through a virtual or in-person project-based…
Grazing School - Reynolds County
September 17, 2025 - September 19, 2025In-personEllingtonMO
Missouri Grazing Schools is a major program effort by the University of Missouri Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to educate livestock farmers and ranchers across Missouri on how to increase profitability with no negative environmental impact on the land. The focus is…
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…
Reimagining Your Workforce: Breaking Barriers Together
September 23, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO
Unlock Talent. Strengthen Teams. Drive Results. Forward-thinking employers are discovering the value of adopting recovery- and justice-friendly hiring practices. By welcoming individuals in recovery and those who are justice-involved, companies are gaining access to motivated, loyal, and…
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.…