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…

The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. Program Signature Speaker Series - Jason Kander

May 19, 2025In-personIndependence

The Veteran R.E.A.D.S. Program Signature Speaker Series proudly presents Jason Kander, Afghanistan Veteran, Best-Selling Author, and former 39th Secretary of State of Missouri.  

Join us for a special evening with author Jason…

PCQI (Human Food) training

May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025In-personColumbia

Date: May 20, 21, and 22  

Timing: May 20-21: 8am to 5pm, and May 22: 8am to 12pm 

As per the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), all registered food manufacturing…

MU Extension Farm Field Day - Ironton

May 20, 2025In-personIronton

MU Extension, in partnership with Iron County Soil and Water District, will be hosting a Farm Field Day on May 20 in Ironton Missouri at Mairs Cattle Farm. 

The farm field day is free, but RSVP is requested. Presentations will take…

Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Virtual

May 21, 2025Virtual

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use challenges.      

This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial…

From Birth to Breeding: Practical insights into swine reproduction & gilt management

May 21, 2025In-personColumbia

Agenda for May 21st, 2025: From Birth to Breeding: Practical insights into swine reproduction & gilt management 

10-12 pm Tim Safranski, PhD: Swine reproduction

Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Online

May 21, 2025Virtual

Live - Virtual NRUP Training via Zoom  

This training covers important competency standards like reading and understanding pesticide labels, pesticide application techniques, storing and disposing of chemicals safely, and…