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Social Media Strategies

July 22, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

Determining your strategy for social – before you get on social, you have to know why you’re on it, who you’re trying to reach and where to find them.

Defining your objective Knowing your target audienceDetermining the right platforms for you Optimizing your profile for success –…

Pixels of Production - Virtual Pearls - Session Three

July 22, 2025Virtual

Join us for the third virtual session learning about feeding and managing pregnant beef cows and heifers for calf success from Dr. Allison Meyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nutritional Physiology/Ruminant Nutrition, University of Missouri. Management and nutrition of cows and heifers…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online

July 23, 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 demonstrate an understanding of…

Horsemen's Webinar Series - Toxic Weeds for Horses

July 23, 2025Virtual

The Horsemen's webinar series is a free quarterly webinar for horse owners, managers, or youth to learn from the experts on various topics related to horse care and ownership.

July's webinar is a presentation by Dr. Tim Evans,…

How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online

July 25, 2025Virtual

Bring your soil test reports to this convenient online program! Discuss liming and fertilizer rates or ask general questions about soil testing.

This event is free to attend. …

Government Contracting 101

August 6, 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.…

Scale Up! Kansas City

August 7, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

ScaleUP! Kansas City is a selective opportunity for business owners to participate in a multi-week session of class on Thursdays from 8:30-Noon (some classes may differ slightly in time) beginning August 7 – November 20.

An…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training

August 12, 2025Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and…

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…

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…

Tech Venture

August 20, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

This class meets for 9 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm;

Attendance at all 9 sessions is highly encouraged.

You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge…

Government Contracting 101

September 3, 2025Virtual

GROWTH360

September 8, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans.

How can…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

September 17, 2025Virtual

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

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training

October 9, 2025Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

October 14, 2025Virtual

Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Five

October 28, 2025Virtual

Join us for the last virtual session learning about Heroes to Hives a program helping veterans and women producers establish beekeeping from Joni Harper, Natural Resources Field Specialist, University of Missouri Extension. Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through the Michigan…

Government Contracting 101

November 5, 2025Virtual

Pearls of Production

November 8, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

The November 8th in-person session will begin at 9am with registration and light refreshments. Sessions will begin at 10am. Participants can choose one of three topics for each session before coming together for Stop the Bleed.

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