Practical Advice from Successful Farmers
April 29, 2024 - May 30, 2024Virtual
Join MU and LU Extension, along with Webb City Farmers Market, for a conversation with successful farmers on farming practices that work! The evening workshops will include a recorded presentation by the participating farmers, followed by a live question and answer session with the participant…
Childcare Program: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts
April 30, 2024Virtual
Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence and skills to speak up when they encounter biased comments. Learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse…
Government Contracting 101
May 1, 2024Virtual
This introductory monthly 1.5 hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. We cover how to get started in government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications…
Incurred Cost Submissions / Contract Briefs
May 1, 2024Virtual
The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series. Part 1 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Incurred Cost Submissions and Contract Briefs.
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Government Contracting: What You Need to Know
May 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Government Contracting may be a critical tool for growing your small business and increasing your bottom line. Join us to hear from state and federal contracting experts. Participants will learn the potential benefits of participating in government contracting. Certification programs will be…
Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers at Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site
May 4, 2024In-personLawsonMO
Learn more about early spring gardening practices and about this garden at Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site in Lawson, MO. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City have been managing the garden at the site for many years. They plant vegetables and flowers that would have been available…
Wake Up Your Garden! Butterfly Survey Training and "Blooket" trivia game
May 4, 2024In-personBlue SpringsMO
Join Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City and MDC Naturalist Lisa Richter in a day long event to learn about spring gardening, butterflies, and how to attract them to your property.
Join Extension Master Gardener volunteers…
Nurturing Accountability in Virtual Workspaces
May 7, 2024Virtual
Elevate employee engagement and productivity through modern accountability strategies. Learn to set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and empower employees to take ownership of their performance. Explore technology-driven tools and virtual communication techniques that align with…
Business Essentials for Small Farm Owners - Webinar Series
May 7, 2024 - May 23, 2024Virtual
Join us over your lunch hour for “Harvesting Success: Business Essentials for Small Farm Owners,” a bi-weekly webinar series designed to empower small farm owners with essential business management skills. Explore market opportunities for locally grown food, gain insights into pricing strategies…
Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
May 8, 2024Virtual
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…
Chronic Disease Self-Management - Belton Senior Center
May 8, 2024 - June 12, 2024In-personBeltonMO
The Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Disease class is a six week, highly interactive group program to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. Topics include dealing with feelings of fear and isolation,…
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop
May 9, 2024Virtual
An introductory look at how to win Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research grants.
Learn how to find, apply, and create a strategies to gain funding for a growing technology business.
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Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Online - Community
May 14, 2024Virtual
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 evidence-based training will teach you how to apply the ALGEE…
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)- Just the Basics
May 14, 2024In-personSugar CreekMO
Join an Extension Master Gardener from Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City's Speakers Bureau, as they discuss the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. IPM can be applied to both agricultural and non-agricultural…
GROWTH360
May 20, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Growth360 is a 10 session course starting on May 20 and running through July 29 (with a break for Memorial Day). It is held on Monday mornings from 9am – Noon in person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110. Attendance at all 10 sessions is expected.
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Civil Conversations
May 21, 2024Virtual
In today’s polarized and divisive discourse, many wonder if civil conversations are even possible. Strong opinions and an unwillingness to listen or consider a differing point of view can make civility difficult to achieve. However, by examining your own motivation when communicating with…
Extension Master Gardeners at Lee's Summit Fourth Fridays Art Walk May 24
May 24, 2024In-personLee's SummitMO
On May 24, 5pm to 8pm, Extension Master Gardeners will provide a Children's Activity called "Plant Parts" with vegetable art printing. The Gardens of Unity Village will provide the produce for this art activity. The Gardening Hotline bookmarks and "Helping You Learn to Grow" brochures will be available. Free to the Public. Children welcome with…
Fencing & Facilities for Sheep and Goats
May 28, 2024Virtual
Fencing and facilities are primary components for a successful sheep and goat enterprise. There are several factors to consider before investing dollars in farm equipment. Join Kelly Yates as she discusses this and many more components during our online class.
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Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (afternoon)
May 28, 2024Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2) recognize behavior patterns…
Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (evening)
May 28, 2024Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2)…
Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School
May 31, 2024In-personCook StationMO
Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week
June 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024Hybrid
Show Me Neighborhood Art Week is open to any resident of Missouri. This outreach effort by University of Missouri Extension and Creating Whole Communities seeks to empower public art made by residents as a contribution to the area’s sense of place where they live.
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Extension Master Gardeners at Fox Hollow Local Nature Trails Festival
June 2, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs Committee will be facilitating an activity called “Pollinators: Not Just Bees and Butterflies.” at the Fox Hollow Festival. Children can learn about other living and nonliving ways plants are pollinated, and discover how…
Garden N Grow (Kansas City - Clay County)
June 3, 2024 - August 12, 2024In-personKansas CityMO
Garden n Grow is a Summer gardening program for 9 to 13 year old youth. Participants learn not only vegetable, flower, and herb gardening, but also develop science, math, team building, and language skills. Garden N Grow is based on a MU Extension developed curriculum.
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Government Contracting 101
June 5, 2024Virtual
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.…