Winning Federal Research Grants
May 12, 2026Virtual
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop is an introductory seminar designed for technology-based businesses seeking research and development funding through federal programs. This session provides an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how they support…
MTI – De-Escalating Tension on Teams – 2026-05-13
May 13, 2026Virtual
De-Escalating Tension on Teams
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Tension spreads quickly in teams. This focused session provides practical strategies for intervening early and reducing conflict before it escalates.
Participants will:
Identify early signs of rising tension.Select appropriate intervention…
Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - May 15th
May 15, 2026Virtual
Completing this training makes one eligible for the Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator license. The license will allow you to legally use or determine the need for the use of any restricted use pesticide while under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, certified noncommercial applicator or certified…
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Online-May
May 18, 2026Virtual
Description: Gain confidence in understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome and how to manage it in daily life. Join this informative session to learn what Alpha-Gal Syndrome is, common symptoms, how screening works, and practical prevention strategies. You’ll also discover helpful tips for grocery shopping and reading labels so you can avoid hidden…
Tunnel to Table Field Day: Meyer Farms - Pike County
May 18, 2026In-personLouisianaMO
Cost: $10
Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and reduction of certain foliar diseases. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize…
SBIR Bootcamp
May 19, 2026Virtual
SBIR Bootcamp is a focused, two-day training designed for entrepreneurs and innovators with technologies that have strong commercial potential and align with federal research priorities. This program supports participants who are interested in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trademark Basics
May 19, 2026Virtual
Join this interactive webinar to learn practical Trademark Basics tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will go over key topics regarding Trademark Basics and show how it can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to preserve and monetize your innovations. The session…
MTI – Leading Through Uncertainty – 2026-05-20
May 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Leading Through Uncertainty
Creating stability during change
Change is constant — but strong leadership provides direction even when outcomes aren’t fully defined. In this interactive session, participants explore how uncertainty affects team morale, communication, and performance. Leaders will learn practical strategies to reduce…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
May 20, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633
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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 21th, 2026 8PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: May 22, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Description:
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Afternoon)
May 26, 2026Virtual
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Childcare Program: Engaging with Families and Support Networks (Evening)
May 26, 2026Virtual
In this training participants will discuss the importance of engaging with families and support networks in inclusive and meaningful ways and identify the barriers to effective engagement on both sides. Learning activities include poll questions, small group discussions, and case scenarios. Participants will leave the training with handouts…
Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (May)
May 27, 2026Virtual
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Participants learn how to provide initial help and connect individuals to appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
This…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - May
May 27, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Judith de Vor, a 5th-generation Netherlands dairy farmer and steward of a regenerative, sustainability-focused farm that also hosts visitors through its educational programs and farm shop.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
MTI – Identifying Your Strengths – 2026-05-28
May 28, 2026Virtual
Focusing on what is right with people instead of trying to fix what is wrong with them is the philosophy of Don Clifton, the father of strength-based psychology. Using the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment this interactive workshop will help guide you through your results and provide insights into your strengths, demonstrating how your strengths…
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month (June 2026)
June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026Virtual
Show-Me Neighborhood Art Month is a statewide, month-long celebration of public art created by Missouri residents in their neighborhoods. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to make and display art that reflects the personality and pride of their neighborhood — right in…
MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual
June 2, 2026Virtual
Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26628
Description: This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government…
MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
June 3, 2026Virtual
Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26618
Description: Are you ready to explore the world of government contracting? Whether you’re a small business owner or just curious about the opportunities, this introductory training will give you the foundation…
MTI – Building Trust on Hybrid Teams – 2026-06-04
June 4, 2026Virtual
Building Trust on Hybrid Teams - Practical leadership behaviors that strengthen clarity and accountability across locations.
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Hybrid teams require intentional leadership. This session explores small, practical behaviors that increase trust across remote and in-person settings.
…
Building Strong Families Virtual June 2026
June 4, 2026 - July 9, 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 June 4, 2026- July 9, 2026
Session 1 Family Strengths
Session 2 Communication
Session 3 Stress Less, Live More
Session 4 Positive…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - June 5, 2026
June 5, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 4th, 2026 8PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: June 5th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Description:
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private…
From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and Conservation on Diversified Vegetable Farms
June 8, 2026In-personJamestownMO
Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak and collaborating partners on how to be good stewards of natural resources and implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.
You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the…
From Soils to Safety: Integrating FSMA and NRCS on Diversified Vegetable farms
June 8, 2026In-personJamestownMO
Join us for a farm field day at Happy Hollow Farm, LLC. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Liz Graznak on how to implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.
You will learn about the laws in the United States that regulate the production of safe and healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. We will…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - June 9, 2026
June 9, 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…
2026 Missouri Master Naturalist State Conference
June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
Welcome to the 2026 Master Naturalist State Conference — Gateway to Nature!
We’re thrilled to host this year’s statewide gathering on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The conference venue sits just steps from the iconic Forest Park, offering attendees immediate access to 1,300 acres of forests, prairies, wetlands, waterways…