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…

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…

Texas County BQA Training

January 23, 2025In-personHoustonMO

Join MU Extension specialists for a free BQA training in order to obtain, or renew, your BQA certification.

The Beef Quality Assurance Program provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers of how good husbandry techniques can be…

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…

2025 Douglas County Livestock & Forage Conference

January 28, 2025In-personAvaMO

The program for the evening will include the following: 

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Ag Update - Holt County

January 29, 2025In-personOregonMO

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…

Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Virtual

January 30, 2025Virtual

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…

On My Own: Ag Leasing, Farmland Values, and Custom Work Costs (Online)

January 30, 2025Virtual

If you’ve wanted to learn more about agricultural lease arrangements and how to ascertain estimated land, lease and custom work values, join MU Extension for an engaging and interactive seminar opportunity! The Farm Management: On My Own program will help participants…

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…

Winter Sown, Spring Grown: Frost Seeding Legumes for Improved Pastures

February 4, 2025In-personMount VernonMO

Join MU Extension Specialists for an afternoon discussion and demonstration on all things frost seeding! Learn how to revitalize worn out pastures with this off-season planting strategy, improve forage availability throughout the year, reduce toxicity in tall fescue stands, and add fertility to…

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…

Abilities Awareness

February 10, 2025HybridLockwoodMO

Internet and Social Media: Protecting Young Minds

Speakers Dr. Amy Hoyt and Wendy Airoso, MA, CT of Mending Trauma

Self reported CEUs available!

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp – Poplar Bluff – 4-Week / 8-Session Program

February 11, 2025 - March 6, 2025In-personPoplar BluffMO

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.  

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

February 12, 2025Virtual

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small businesses. With state and…

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.  

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…

Monett Dairy Day

February 18, 2025In-personMonettMO

Insurance options for Dairy | Darron Schoen Navigating Change: Impacts of USDA's Final Decision on Federal Milk Marketing Orders for Southwest Missouri Dairy Producers | Adauto Rocha Junior, Extension Professor, Columbia Trends in Dairy Consumption | Stacey Dohle, Midwest Dairy 2025 Dairy Outlook | Bill Brooks, Stoneheart Consulting