
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…

Mineral Requirements of Sheep and Goats
May 27, 2025Virtual
Proper mineral nutrition is essential for maintaining the health and productivity of sheep and goats. This webinar will cover the key macro and micro minerals required for small ruminants, how mineral imbalances impact animal performance, and how to select and provide the right supplements based…

Dining with Diabetes
May 29, 2025 - June 26, 2025In-personChillicotheMO
Dining with Diabetes is a four-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes-related complications. Each session offers detailed instruction, group activities, and hands-on cooking of a diabetes-friendly…

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?
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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.
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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.
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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…

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.
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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…

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…

Mental Health First Aid for Adults
June 25, 2025Virtual
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.
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Optimizing Swine Farm Ventilation: Enhance Efficiency, Animal Welfare, and Productivity.
June 25, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Air Quality Management is essential to prevent efficiency losses. Controlling humidity levels between 40% and 60% helps mitigate respiratory issues in pigs and reduces the proliferation of pathogens, thereby decreasing the risk of respiratory diseases. Dirt accumulation can reduce fan…