Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
January 22, 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…
Strategies for Managing Dewormer Resistance in Sheep & Goats
January 28, 2025Virtual
Sheep and Goat Monthly Webinar Series. Topic: Strategies for Managing Dewormer Resistance in Sheep and Goats. Parasitic infections, particularly from gastrointestinal worms like Haemonchus contortus (barber pole worm), are one of the biggest challenges for sheep and goat producers.…
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
January 28, 2025Virtual
Do you have a technology business that needs funding? This introductory seminar explains how to win Small Business Initiative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grants from federal programs that provide research and development (R&D) funds for small…
Starting and Sustaining a Farmers Market Lunch N' Learn Webinar Series
February 4, 2025 - February 6, 2025Virtual
Are you interested in starting a farmer's market in your community? Are you part of a recently established market looking to learn more? Join MU Extension and Missouri Farmers Market Association for this lunch n’ learn series to explore the steps and strategies for starting and sustaining a…
Reading & Understanding Financial Statements
February 4, 2025Virtual
Unlock the power of your financial statements and turn them into actionable insights that can drive the success of your business. In this class, designed specifically for business owners in all stages of business, you’ll learn how to interpret key financial data from your income statement and…
Government Contracting 101
February 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…
Aging with Confidence: Tools for a Purposeful Life Webinar Series
February 5, 2025Virtual
Aging with Confidence: Tools for a Purposeful Life Webinar series
Time: Feb 5, 2025 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every week on…
Home Vegetable Garden Basics
February 6, 2025 - March 27, 2025Virtual
Learn how to grow your own vegetables! Start with garden planning and soils, learn about cool and warm season vegetables plus herbs, and how to problem solve those pesky weeds, insects, and diseases.
Cost: $80 for 8…
Building Strong Families - Online - February
February 6, 2025 - March 13, 2025Virtual
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 child's self-esteem,…
2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
February 7, 2025 - December 5, 2025Virtual
Join us for the 2025 CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series, a webinar series dedicated to showcasing the power of collaboration in rural Missouri communities. In 2025, we spotlight successful stories of collaboration that are driving innovation, strengthening connections, and creating lasting…
Contracting with the Government
February 12, 2025Virtual
In this one-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.
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Shelby County
February 17, 2025In-personShelbyvilleMO
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…
2025 Midwest Matchmaker
February 18, 2025Virtual
Are you a small business looking to expand your reach and connect with government buyers? The 2025 Midwest Matchmaker is your chance to meet federal, state, and local government procurement officials. This unique opportunity will bring together businesses and buyers in one of the largest online…
Early Child Care Supports Thriving Businesses
February 18, 2025Virtual
This webinar will explore early child care and how it supports small businesses, economic development and economic mobility.
Cost: Free
Contact: Sarah Kennedy, skennedy@missouri.edu,…
Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
February 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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Marion County
February 19, 2025In-personPalmyraMO
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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Monroe County
February 24, 2025In-personParisMO
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…
Child Care Professional Development: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (virtual) - Afternoon
February 25, 2025Virtual
Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence to speak up when they hear demeaning comments. Participants learn six key strategies to communicate with respect.
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Child Care Professional Development: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (virtual) - Evening
February 25, 2025Virtual
Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence to speak up when they hear demeaning comments. Participants learn six key strategies to communicate with respect.
…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Clark County
February 26, 2025In-personKahokaMO
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…
Barry Co. Soil and Crops Conference
February 27, 2025In-personCassvilleMO
2025 Program
Sponsored Meal begins at 6pm Welcome & Introduction of Platinum Sponsors Re-invest in Equipment or custom hire? Economic considerations - Jennifer Lutes, Univ. of Missouri Extension—Field Specialist in Ag Business Panel: Warm Season Forages to Feed your…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Lewis County
February 28, 2025In-personMonticelloMO
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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Ralls County
March 3, 2025In-personCenterMO
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…
Government Contracting 101
March 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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Knox/Scotland County
March 7, 2025In-personRutledgeMO
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…