Events

High Tunnel Field Days - Spring 2026 - 5 Locations

April 15, 2026 - May 19, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Registration is required for these events, see links below to register for a specific location.

Join MU Extension and local farmers for 5 on-farm workshops where we dive into best management practices for high tunnel production. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

April 15, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory - April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026Virtual

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. During the training, participants learn a natural way to talk with a friend, a neighbor…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - April 17th

April 17, 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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026Virtual

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…

Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - April

April 22, 2026Virtual

Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Kate Hoare, an award-winning dairy farmer from Southeast Cornwall who runs Trenance Farm and has pioneered a highly sustainable, off-grid model using a bio methane-capturing slurry lagoon.

This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026Virtual

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (April)

April 28, 2026Virtual

Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Youth Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and…

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026Virtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

Childcare Program: Sowing and Growing Hope in Early Childhood (Afternoon)

April 28, 2026Virtual

The theme of this program is Hope. This session will focus on learning the science behind hope, creating a culture of hope in the classroom, and how to create a foundation of hope in early childhood.

Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free

Contact:
Amber Allen
Email: Amallen@missouri.edu
Phone: (417) 881-…

Childcare Program: Sowing and Growing Hope in Early Childhood (Evening)

April 28, 2026Virtual

The theme of this program is Hope. This session will focus on learning the science behind hope, creating a culture of hope in the classroom, and how to create a foundation of hope in early childhood.

Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Contact:
Amber Allen
Email: Amallen@missouri.edu
Phone: (417) 881-…

Show Me© Sow Production: Bilingual Workshop

April 29, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Join us for the Show Me© Sow Production Bilingual Workshop, a full-day educational event designed to deliver practical, science-based solutions for modern sow production. This bilingual (English–Spanish) program brings together leading experts from the University of Missouri Extension and Animal Science Departments to share their expertise and…

Quality for Keeps - Pressure Canning - Jackson

April 29, 2026In-personJacksonMO

Description:Discover the confidence of safe home food preservation! Join our three-hour Pressure Canning Workshop in a welcoming, hands-on learning environment. Feel empowered and prepared as you learn step-by-step techniques for safely canning low-acid foods, using equipment correctly, and following tested recipes. Build skills that protect your…

Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd

May 5, 2026 - May 6, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers—it’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come. During this multifaceted, hands-on, 1.5-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

May 5, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26617

Business Growth Workshop Day - Perryville

May 6, 2026In-personPerryvilleMO

Join for one, two, or all three business workshops focused on how to grow your business.

Each session will explore different approaches to growing your business.

No cost to attend.

Bring your own lunch.

Register https://…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026Virtual

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…

Women Owning Woodlands Spring Tree Identification Hike

May 9, 2026In-personPark HillsMO

Join the Missouri Chapter of Women Owning Woodlands on a springtime tree identification hike! We discuss the importance of our native tree species and how we can use clues like bark, flowers, twigs, and leaves to identify them.

We will be hiking the Lakeview Trail at St. Joe State Park in Park Hills, MO. This loop trail is 1.3…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - May Community Roundtable

May 12, 2026Virtual

Virtual Community Roundtable Series

When: Second Tuesday of each month

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)

Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:

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…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - May 12, 2026

May 12, 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…

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:

4-H Day with the Cardinals 2026

May 16, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

4-H Day with the CardinalsMay 16, 2026
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

You are invited to join us for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. The Cardinals will be taking on the Kansas City Royals at a 1:15 p.m. game. Don't miss out! We have a limited number of tickets, and they go quickly!

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…