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…

Childcare Program: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts

April 30, 2024Virtual

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence and skills to speak up when they encounter biased comments. Learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse…

Incurred Cost Submissions / Contract Briefs

May 1, 2024Virtual

The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series.  Part 1 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Incurred Cost Submissions and Contract Briefs. 

Nurturing Accountability in Virtual Workspaces

May 7, 2024Virtual

Elevate employee engagement and productivity through modern accountability strategies. Learn to set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and empower employees to take ownership of their performance. Explore technology-driven tools and virtual communication techniques that align with…

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…

Building Strong Families - Howard County

May 11, 2024 - May 25, 2024In-personFayetteMO

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,…

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…

Home Food Preservation: Harvesting and Storing Produce

May 16, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Quality for Keeps:  Home Food Preservation focuses on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting. This "Harvesting and Storing Produce" workshop will:

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…

Home Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating

May 21, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Quality for Keeps: Home Food Preservation focuses on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting. This "Freezing and Dehydrating" workshop will:

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. 

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…

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…

Home Food Preservation: Pickling

June 18, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Quality for Keeps: Home Food Preservation focuses on safe and correct food preservation methods in the home setting. This "Pickling" workshop will:

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…

7th Annual Butterfly Festival

June 22, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

This event is sponsored by the Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners an is set to teach participants the importance of pollinators in gardening and food production.  

Cost: Free

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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…

Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition

July 23, 2024Virtual

Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including:

What comes first? Let…

2024 Boone County Town & Country Dinner

August 22, 2024In-personSturgeonMO

Join us for the 2024 Boone County Town & Country Dinner at the picturesque Lorenzen Family Farm!  Hosted by the University of Missouri Extension - Boone County Council, this delightful event brings together the community to celebrate local agriculture and the rich heritage of Boone County…