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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…

Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Executive Function in the Preschool Classroom

January 25, 2025In-personHillsboroMO

This session is for early childhood educators. It qualifies for 1 clock hour in MOPD. In this course, we will explore executive function in preschoolers, defining what it is and how teachers can best support the development of executive function skills in their preschool…

Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Promoting Healthy Eating with Preschoolers

January 25, 2025In-personHillsboroMO

This session is for early childhood educators. It qualifies for 1 clock hour through MOPD. Habits formed in early childhood can last a lifetime, so it is important that young children learn healthy eating habits. This training will focus on strategies for teaching the children in your preschool…

Preschool Child Care Collaborative Network: Indoor Physical Activity and Movement with Preschoolers

January 25, 2025In-personHillsboroMO

This session is for early childhood educators and is eligible for 1 MOPD Clock Hour. Gross motor skill development is an important part of early childhood. Preschool children need time and space throughout the day to engage in gross motor activities. What if it is too hot or too cold or raining…

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…

MU Crop Conference

January 30, 2025In-personMinerMO

MU Extension will host the MU Crop Conference on January 30th. The conference provides producers, consultants, ag industries, and government partners research-based information on field crops.

At this year's conference there…

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Sullivan County

January 31, 2025In-personGreen CityMO

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…

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…

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Stoddard County

February 10, 2025In-personDexterMO

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!

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Ag Update - Buchanan County

February 11, 2025In-personSt. JosephMO

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.

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Ag Update - Caldwell County

February 13, 2025In-personKingstonMO