Practical Advice from Successful Farmers
April 29, 2024 - May 30, 2024Virtual
Join MU and LU Extension, along with Webb City Farmers Market, for a conversation with successful farmers on farming practices that work! The evening workshops will include a recorded presentation by the participating farmers, followed by a live question and answer session with the participant…
Business Essentials for Small Farm Owners - Webinar Series
May 7, 2024 - May 23, 2024Virtual
Join us over your lunch hour for “Harvesting Success: Business Essentials for Small Farm Owners,” a bi-weekly webinar series designed to empower small farm owners with essential business management skills. Explore market opportunities for locally grown food, gain insights into pricing strategies…
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
May 9, 2024Virtual
An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants.
Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business.
…Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Online - Community
May 14, 2024Virtual
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training will teach you how to apply the ALGEE…
GROWTH360
May 20, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Growth360 is a 10 session course starting on May 20 and running through July 29 (with a break for Memorial Day). It is held on Monday mornings from 9am – Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected.
…Civil Conversations
May 21, 2024Virtual
In today’s polarized and divisive discourse, many wonder if civil conversations are even possible. Strong opinions and an unwillingness to listen or consider a differing point of view can make civility difficult to achieve. However, by examining your own motivation when communicating with…
Fencing & Facilities for Sheep and Goats
May 28, 2024Virtual
Fencing and facilities are primary components for a successful sheep and goat enterprise. There are several factors to consider before investing dollars in farm equipment. Join Kelly Yates as she discusses this and many more components during our online class.
…Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (afternoon)
May 28, 2024Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2) recognize behavior patterns…
Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (evening)
May 28, 2024Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2)…
Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School
May 31, 2024In-personCook StationMO
Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week
June 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024Hybrid
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week is open to any resident of Missouri. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension and Creating Whole Communities seeks to empower public art made by residents as a contribution to the area’s sense of place where they live.
…4-H Camp at Crowder State Park 2024
June 4, 2024 - June 13, 2024In-personTrentonMO
The best gift we can give our kids is to empower them with skills that will last for a lifetime. At 4-H camp kids learn critical life skills like resilience and independence. If we want our kids to be able to bounce back from adversity, stress, challenges and failures, teaching them resilience…
Government Contracting 101
June 5, 2024Virtual
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.…
Accounting System Requirements / Real-Time Labor Evaluations
June 5, 2024Virtual
The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator Program is excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series. Part 2 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Audits Under the SBIR/STTR Programs from a DCAA Perspective and…
Pitching to Investors
June 6, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up.
Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience.…
Building Strong Families Statewide - Online
June 6, 2024 - July 18, 2024Virtual
This program helps families identify and build on their strengths, face challenges, and make informed choices. Learn to identify and build family strengths to make your family even stronger. You can learn new skills to help you improve your communication, increase your…
Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair
June 15, 2024 - July 15, 2024In-personHigginsvilleMO
Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair activities start June 15 with Achievement Day. The majority of the events taking place July 6-15.
Registration for all events is in Fair Entry at lafayettecountymissouri.fairentry.com.
…100 Miles, 100 Days
June 17, 2024 - September 25, 2024In-person
100 Miles, 100 Days Summer Challenge!
Are you ready to turn your summer into a journey of movement and adventure? Join us for the ultimate challenge: to cover 100 miles over the course of 100 glorious summer days, all while embracing any…
Cultivating High Performance
June 19, 2024Virtual
This session helps professionals with both the formal and informal processes of performance management. Find out what it takes to conduct successful, objective, and meaningful performance appraisals. Learn what you can do to facilitate improved performance of employees and shape their behavior…
Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader Training - Online - Summer 2024
June 19, 2024 - August 2, 2024Virtual
This 6-week course is designed to train community leaders in the Stanford Model of Chronic Disease Self-Management. The course will be led by three Master Trainers from the University of Missouri Extension and the Area Agencies on Aging. Space is limited. Your application will be reviewed two…
IRS Resources for Small Businesses
June 20, 2024Virtual
Join us to hear from your IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison about:
IRS tax tools and resources designed to support small businesses:Learn about common mistakes to avoid.Discover how to safeguard information and watch for tax-related scams.Tips on choosing a paid tax preparer.…Ray County 4-H/FFA Fair
June 23, 2024 - July 19, 2024In-personRichmondMO
Ray County 4-H/FFA Fair activities start with the horse show on Horse Show on June 23 with the majority of the events taking place July 13-18.
Registration form can be found at http://RayCoFair.fairentry.com.
…Supervisory Certificate Series
July 2, 2024 - July 10, 2024In-personColumbiaMO
Step into the realm of transformative supervision with our Supervisory Certificate Series—an immersive program meticulously crafted for current and aspiring supervisors seeking to unlock their full potential. This dynamic journey spans 16 enriching hours of content with invigorating live, in-…
Leading With Energy
July 10, 2024Virtual
The Energy Leadership™ Index (ELI) assessment, listed in Forbes top 3 assessments all leaders should take*, is the proprietary, research-backed assessment tool that takes something abstract, like the way a person views the world, and turns it into something tangible—a metric that you can see and…
Pitching to Investors
July 18, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up.
Presented by Michele Weigand, Managing Partner of Focused Perspective with over 27 years of Finance and Business Development experience.…