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…

Native Grass Pasture Walk - Davisville

May 30, 2025In-personDavisvilleMO

Native Grass is ideally suited to the Ozark terrain and provides wonderful forage during the summer months. See how this a working cattle operation utilizes native grass to produce more forage during the summer months to lengthen the grazing season and reduce costs. Attendees will see…

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.…

Focus on Kids: Phelps County Parent Education Program (25th Circuit)

June 5, 2025In-personRollaMO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…

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…

Dry Cured Bacon Workshop

June 5, 2025In-personSalemMO

Come learn how to make Dry Cured Bacon!. Before refrigeration many Missourians cured hams and pork bellies as a method of preserving food. The combination of salt, sugar and other spices preserves the meat without refrigeration.  

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…

MU Extension in Pulaski County 11th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

June 7, 2025In-personDixonMO

Please join us Saturday, June 7, 2025 for the 11th Annual MU Extension in Pulaski County Golf Tournament Fundraiser. 

This will be an 18 Hole/2 person scramble featuring an 8:00am shot-gun start. 

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…

Focus on Kids: Gasconade County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)

June 18, 2025In-personOwensvilleMO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies…

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.