Tunnel to Table Field Day: Milsap Farms - Greene County
May 1, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Cost: $10
Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and reduction of certain foliar diseases. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize…
Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd
May 5, 2026 - May 6, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers—it’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come. During this multifaceted, hands-on, 1.5-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…
MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
May 5, 2026Virtual
Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26617
Description: Are you ready to explore the world of government contracting? Whether you’re a small business owner or just curious about the opportunities, this introductory training will give you the foundation…
Excelling as an Administrative Professional
May 6, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Excelling as an Administrative Professional
Understand & Grow Your Value as an Administrative Professional.
Administrative professionals often underestimate their impact, despite being incredibly valuable leaders within their organization. With ever-changing technology and organizational climates, expectations are increasing in job…
Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius
May 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius
Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained?
Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of…
Introduction to Grant Writing
May 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Introduction to Grant Writing
As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.
You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - May 8, 2026
May 8, 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…
Winning Federal Research Grants
May 12, 2026Virtual
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop is an introductory seminar designed for technology-based businesses seeking research and development funding through federal programs. This session provides an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how they support…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
High-Performance Supervision
May 13, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
High-Performance Supervision
Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.
This seminar…
MTI – De-Escalating Tension on Teams – 2026-05-13
May 13, 2026Virtual
De-Escalating Tension on Teams
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Tension spreads quickly in teams. This focused session provides practical strategies for intervening early and reducing conflict before it escalates.
Participants will:
Identify early signs of rising tension.Select appropriate intervention…
SBIR Bootcamp
May 19, 2026Virtual
SBIR Bootcamp is a focused, two-day training designed for entrepreneurs and innovators with technologies that have strong commercial potential and align with federal research priorities. This program supports participants who are interested in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trademark Basics
May 19, 2026Virtual
Join this interactive webinar to learn practical Trademark Basics tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will go over key topics regarding Trademark Basics and show how it can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to preserve and monetize your innovations. The session…
MTI – Leading Through Uncertainty – 2026-05-20
May 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Leading Through Uncertainty
Creating stability during change
Change is constant — but strong leadership provides direction even when outcomes aren’t fully defined. In this interactive session, participants explore how uncertainty affects team morale, communication, and performance. Leaders will learn practical strategies to reduce…
The Effective Leader
May 20, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Effective Leader
Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need for leadership at all levels. Because people want to be led, not managed, managers need to develop as leaders in addition to being highly competent in functional management areas. There is an impressive body of knowledge regarding leadership, and the skills needed to be an…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
May 20, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633
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…
Leading Above the Noise
May 20, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Leading Above the Noise
As reported by the website, tech21century.com: “Through mobile phones, online entertainment services, the Internet, electronic mail, television, radio, newspapers, books, social media etc. people receive every day about 105,000 words or 23 words per second in half a day (12 hours) (during awake hours). According to……
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Afternoon)
May 26, 2026Virtual
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 effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Evening)
May 26, 2026Virtual
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 effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - May
May 27, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Judith de Vor, a 5th-generation Netherlands dairy farmer and steward of a regenerative, sustainability-focused farm that also hosts visitors through its educational programs and farm shop.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month (June 2026)
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Virtual
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month is a statewide, month-long celebration of public art created by Missouri residents in their neighborhoods. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to make and display art that reflects the personality and pride of their neighborhood — right in…
MTI – Building Trust on Hybrid Teams – 2026-06-04
June 4, 2026Virtual
Building Trust on Hybrid Teams - Practical leadership behaviors that strengthen clarity and accountability across locations.
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Hybrid teams require intentional leadership. This session explores small, practical behaviors that increase trust across remote and in-person settings.
…
2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference
June 4, 2026 - June 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference
About
Welcome to the 2026 Missouri Master Gardener State Conference!
On behalf of the Master Gardeners of Greene County, we are excited to host this year’s conference in Springfield, Missouri, at the beautiful Oasis Hotel and Convention Center.
The conference…
From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and NRCS on Diversified Vegetable farms
June 8, 2026In-personJamestownMO
Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak on how to implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.
You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the production of safe and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. We will…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…