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…

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. 

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

May 2, 2024In-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…

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…

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…

Workshop on Growing Home Garden Tomato - Miller County

May 9, 2024In-personTuscumbiaMO

The tomato is America’s most popular home garden crop. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, low in calories, and an excellent source of lycopene, the pigment that makes tomatoes red and has been linked to the prevention of many forms of cancer. In this program, speaker will talk on suitable…

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…

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…

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.

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. 

Accounting System Requirements / Real-Time Labor Evaluations

June 5, 2024Virtual

The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator Program is excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series.  Part 2 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Audits Under the SBIR/STTR Programs from a DCAA Perspective and…

10th Annual Pulaski County Extension Golf Tournament

June 8, 2024In-personDixonMO

The Pulaski County Extension will host its 10th Annual 18 Hole/2 Person Scramble Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, 2024. 

The tournament will be held at the Oak Hills Country Club located at 13351 Canuck Lane, Dixon, MO. Tee…

100 Miles, 100 Days

June 17, 2024 - September 25, 2024In-person

100 Miles, 100 Days Summer Challenge!

Are you ready to turn your summer into a journey of movement and adventure? Join us for the ultimate challenge: to cover 100 miles over the course of 100 glorious summer days, all while embracing any…

Cultivating High Performance

June 19, 2024Virtual

This session helps professionals with both the formal and informal processes of performance management.  Find out what it takes to conduct successful, objective, and meaningful performance appraisals.  Learn what you can do to facilitate improved performance of employees and shape their behavior…

Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader Training - Online - Summer 2024

June 19, 2024 - August 2, 2024Virtual

This 6-week course is designed to train community leaders in the Stanford Model of Chronic Disease Self-Management.  The course will be led by three Master Trainers from the University of Missouri Extension and the Area Agencies on Aging. Space is limited. Your application will be reviewed two…

Supervisory Certificate Series

July 2, 2024 - July 10, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Step into the realm of transformative supervision with our Supervisory Certificate Series—an immersive program meticulously crafted for current and aspiring supervisors seeking to unlock their full potential. This dynamic journey spans 16 enriching hours of content with invigorating live, in-…

Leading With Energy

July 10, 2024Virtual

The Energy Leadership™ Index (ELI) assessment, listed in Forbes top 3 assessments all leaders should take*, is the proprietary, research-backed assessment tool that takes something abstract, like the way a person views the world, and turns it into something tangible—a metric that you can see and…

Myth Busters: Entrepreneurial Edition

July 23, 2024Virtual

Join us to get answers to the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs, including:

What comes first? Let…

Home Drying, Water Bath Canning, and Pressure Canning in St. Robert, MO

July 27, 2024 - August 17, 2024In-personSt. RobertMO

Whether you are new to canning, or you just need a refresher on something you’ve been doing for years, University of Missouri Extension’s Food Preservation Series can help you preserve your produce safely and efficiently.