Missouri Historic Schools Alliance (2025 Membership)

December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2025HybridSpringfieldMO

Description:
The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance is a network of history and one-room school enthusiasts, community development professionals and others that work to save and share the stories of historic schools in rural Missouri as well as the physical structures. These schools are an important part of Missouri's history because they tell…

Neighboring 101 - 2025

January 16, 2025 - December 18, 2025Virtual

Neighboring 101 is not just for new homeowners or people new to community life. The ongoing program is for anyone wanting to improve their neighborhood or community as well as their personal life and health.

When you register or subscribe…

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…

Missouri Food Systems Network: 2025 Virtual Exchange

March 19, 2025 - August 20, 2025Virtual

Join the Missouri Food Systems Network to learn and share about exciting opportunities to build and enhance local food systems and food security in Missouri. 

Each meeting will feature a short presentation and ample time for discussion…

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025Virtual

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together  

"Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together" is a dynamic program that blends the timeless practices of homesteading with modern approaches to health, wellness, and safety.…

Child Care Professional Development: Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS)

May 8, 2025 - June 5, 2025Virtual

Join us for a series of Zoom sessions to learn how to support physical development in young children, your role as an early childhood educator, and how to communicate with families about the best practices for physical activity! These Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) were created by…

Show Me Neighborhood Art Week 2025

June 1, 2025 - June 14, 2025HybridSpringfieldMO

Description:
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week is open to any resident of Missouri. This Community Arts effort by University of Missouri Extension seeks to empower public art made by residents as a contribution to the sense of place where they live.

Missourians -- regardless of age or experience -- are encouraged to participate by…

Applied Food Safety Microbiology

June 2, 2025 - June 3, 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…

Government Contracting 101

June 4, 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.…

Missouri Dairy Summer Social

June 5, 2025In-personVanzantMO

Missouri Dairy's Annual Statewide Summer social is hosted this year by Kaleb and Erin Rodger's Dairy in Vanzant, MO   Don't miss this fun and educational event which includes a tour of their brand new pack barn operation built in partnership with USDA-NRCS. Learn directly from the barn…

Building Strong Families - June

June 5, 2025 - July 24, 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…

Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom

June 10, 2025Virtual

Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom – June 17th from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  

This 90-minute live offering via Zoom is designed to introduce technology startups and university researchers considering a start-up on how they might fund R…

Abilities Awareness- Pool Party, SW MO

June 11, 2025HybridLockwoodMO

Let’s have a pool party! We’ll start with a light meal and listen to speakers. Then, to the pool for a fun evening! Bring your swim gear; adult supervision and waiver required at the pool. Caring for or teaching someone with a developmental disability?  

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

June 12, 2025Virtual

Training Topics:

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local…

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory

June 13, 2025Virtual

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a community training that recognizes rural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and communities being their own best resource, especially when concerned about another's emotional and mental well-being. 

Building Blocks of Success: Managing Your Early Childcare Business

June 14, 2025Virtual

This course lays the foundation for running a thriving early childcare business. From setting up strong daily operations to leading your team and navigating licensing and compliance, you’ll explore the key building blocks that support sustainable growth and high-quality care. 

100 Miles, 100 Days

June 16, 2025 - September 23, 2025Virtual

MU Extension is hosting a statewide initiative called 100 Miles, 100 Days which is a no-cost movement program that helps to motivate you to increase your physical activity throughout the 100 days of summer.  

Starting June 16th,…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

June 18, 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…

Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Online

June 18, 2025Virtual

This training covers important competency standards like reading and understanding pesticide labels, pesticide application techniques, storing and disposing of chemicals safely, and protecting pollinators and other wildlife. It also explains state and federal rules about pesticide use and allows…

How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online

June 20, 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. 

Brain and the Disease of Addiction

June 20, 2025Virtual

Addiction (Substance Use Disorders) are a major public health concern in the United States. Nearly 43 million Americans 12 years of age or older are affected by this treatable, chronic medical disease. Approximately 23 million are in recovery and another 20 million are in active addiction.…

Professionalism Matters: Setting the Standard in Early Childcare

June 21, 2025Virtual

This training is designed for child care administrators and educators. It qualifies for 2 Clock Hours in MOPD.   

Professionalism in early childhood education is fundamental to fostering a nurturing and effective learning…

2025 Missouri Master Naturalist Training ORIENTATION (Osage Trails Chapter)

June 21, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

Love Nature? It’s time to take it to the next level! Become a Missouri Master Naturalist - your key to discovering natural Missouri. Develop your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist, educator, or recreation specialist. Become part of a team of extraordinary individuals who are…

Northwest Missouri Management Intensive Grazing School

June 24, 2025 - June 26, 2025In-personAlbanyMO

Missouri Grazing Schools is a major program effort by the University of Missouri Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to educate livestock farmers and ranchers across Missouri on how to increase profitability with no negative environmental impact on the land. The focus is…

Pixels of Production – Virtual Pearls – Session Two

June 24, 2025Virtual

Join us for the second virtual session, a hands-on demo and practical discussion on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to build content calendars, write marketing copy, and create images. Learn how AI can save you time, spark ideas, and strengthen your farm’s marketing efforts. No tech…