Building Strong Families Virtual August 2026
August 6, 2026 - September 10, 2026Virtual
This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.
6-Session Series August 6, 2026- September 10, 2026
Session 1 Family Strengths
Session 2 Communication
Session 3 Stress Less, Live More
Session 4…
4th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day
August 7, 2026In-personMount VernonMO
This field day is a cooperative effort between MU Extension, Lincoln University and NC-SARE Program to provide practical knowledge to sheep and goat producers to make their operations successful.
The field day is Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the SW MU Research Extension Education Center, 14548 Highway H, Mount…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - August 7th, 2026
August 7, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 7th, 2026 8AM
Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: August 7th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
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Better Process Control School training - Acidified foods (Aug 10-11, 2026)
August 10, 2026 - August 11, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Better Process Control School (Acidified Foods)
Date: Aug 10-11, 2026
Venue: # 145, William Stringer Wing
University of Missouri,
Columbia-65211, Missouri
The Better Process Control School (Acidified Foods) is an FDA-recognized course providing instruction primarily for…
The Gift of Aging
August 11, 2026In-personHannibalMO
Gift of Aging 2026: Living Well at Every Age
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
American Legion
Join us for the annual Gift of Aging conference, an educational event designed to help older adults, caregivers, and family members gain practical knowledge and connect with valuable community resources.
This year'…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual (August)
August 12, 2026Virtual
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Participants learn how to offer hope and help connect someone to lifesaving support.
Participants learn how to…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
August 12, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26637
Description: This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Government buyers…
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial (CP27126)
August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-personNixaMO
This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/…
HACCP Training (Aug 17-19, 2026)
August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
HACCP
HACCP training is being offered by the University of Missouri on the MU campus in Columbia, MO from Aug 17-19, 2026 (2.5 days)
Dr. Lakshmikantha 'Kantha' Channaiah, state extension specialist in food processing and an assistant professor in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), will lead…
MTI – Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence -- 2016-08-20
August 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence
Conflict is inevitable, but mishandled conflict damages productivity and morale. This session strengthens leaders’ ability to address tension directly and productively.
Participants will:
Recognize different conflict styles.Evaluate when to intervene directly vs. facilitate dialogue…
MO APEX - Government Opportunities & Proposal Development - Virtual
August 20, 2026Virtual
Government Opportunities and Proposal Development - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27051
Description: Are you a small business interested in pursuing federal contracts but unsure how to develop a compliant and competitive proposal?Join the Missouri APEX Accelerator for…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - August 21st, 2026
August 21, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 21st, 2026 8AM
Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: August 21st, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
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Landscaping for a Healthier Yard and Community
August 22, 2026In-personVersaillesMO
University of Missouri Extension and the Ozark Prairie Master Garden Chapter will host a landscaping workshop on Saturday, August 22, 2026, featuring Tim Moloney, Instructor of Landscape Design at the University of Missouri–Columbia.
Moloney specializes in plant sciences and sustainable landscape design, helping participants learn…
NE Regional Grazing School - 2026
August 25, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-personWilliamstownMO
Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:
enhanced forage resourcesimproved animal productionimprovements in soil healthreduced need for fertilizer and other inputsParticipants learn concepts and skills that directly…
Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Afternoon)
August 25, 2026Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. The program will define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief. Participants will learn how to recognize behavior patterns in young children related to grief…
Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Evening)
August 25, 2026Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. The program will define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief. Participants will learn how to recognize behavior patterns in young children related to grief…
Food Safety Canning Workshop (Aug 27, 2026)
August 27, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO
Food Safety Canning Workshop
Learn Safe Home Canning with Pickled Dilly Beans:
Join the University of Missouri Extension for an interactive Food Safety Canning Workshop designed for home canners, gardeners, farmers, and anyone interested in preserving fresh produce safely. This hands-on workshop will teach participants the…
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (August)
August 28, 2026Virtual
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches participants how to recognize signs that a youth may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and how to offer initial support. Participants also learn how to encourage and connect youth to appropriate professional care when needed.
This evidence-based training introduces the…
Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd
September 2, 2026 - September 3, 2026In-personMount VernonMO
Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers—it’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come. During this multifaceted, hands-on, 2-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…
Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Tues/Thurs Daytime
September 8, 2026 - November 12, 2026Virtual
In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Tuesday and Thursday…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - September 8, 2026
September 8, 2026Virtual
Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…
Neighborhood Leadership Academy - In-Person, Tuesday Evenings (St. Louis Only)
September 8, 2026 - November 10, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the in-person, Tuesday evening…
Women in Ag Workshop
September 9, 2026HybridEwingMO
Women in Agriculture Workshop
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and practical information for farm women, landowners, and agricultural professionals. This year's program will feature updates on agronomy, cattle health issues including Theileria orientalis and New World screwworm, agricultural policy, farm budgeting, and estate…
Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Wednesday Evenings
September 9, 2026 - November 11, 2026Virtual
In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Wednesday evening…