Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop
March 11, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - March 10, 2026
March 10, 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…
Selling at the Farmers Market 2026
March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026Virtual
Producers selling local foods at the farmers market can learn about marketing strategies, state regulations, value added products, food safety and more in this five-part online series. This lunch-and-learn webinar is presented by University of Missouri Extension. Missouri NCR SARE is a sponsor.
Participants will hear from farmers,…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - March 5, 2026
March 5, 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…
MO APEX - Find Your Niche: Does the Government Buy What You Sell? - Hybrid
March 4, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Find Your Niche: Does the Government Buy What You Sell? - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library
Registration Link: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211223
Description: Uncover the specific needs of government agencies. This session provides practical tools and strategies for market research, helping you…
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
March 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders
Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book, "Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as…
2026 Christian County Livestock & Forage Conference
March 3, 2026In-personOzarkMO
Dinner—Meat Hooks—Clever
Reports - County Commission—Lynn Morris
Southern Missouri Soil Fertility Trends—Practical Insights to Boost Forage Quality and Yield - Josh Dunn, Field Specialist in Agronomy, West Plains
What Producers Need to Know for 2026 - Jake Hefley, Field Specialist in Ag Business, Forsyth
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MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
March 3, 2026Virtual
Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26614
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…
Childcare Professional Development: Kindness Counts: Teaching Children Prosocial Skills that Stick
March 2, 2026Virtual
Kindness Counts: Teaching Children Prosocial Skills that Stick
This research-based session offers practical strategies for promoting prosocial behavior and guiding young children in childcare settings to foster kindness, cooperation, and emotional growth.
Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Date: Monday, March 2nd
Class…
Pearls of Production Conference - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
February 28, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Pearls of Production Conference
Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Beef Research and Teaching Farm, Columbia, MO
Cost: Adults – $20 | Children (ages 5–12) – $5
Event Description:
Join us for the annual Pearls of Production Conference, designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and networking…
Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies
February 26, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Dynamic Communication Skills & Strategies
Learn to communicate in a manner that builds trust, teamwork and consensus. Develop key skills that result in two-way communication which is critical to a participative management style. Examine obstacles to effective communication and learn to facilitate supportive communication with diverse…
MO APEX - Craft a Winning Government Contracting Capability Statement - Hybrid
February 25, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Craft a Winning Government Contracting Capability Statement - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library
Registration Link: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211222
Description: Learn to create the essential 1-2 page document that acts as your company's resume in government contracting. This session will…
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual
February 25, 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…
Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-Week program)
February 24, 2026 - May 19, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for frontline supervisors, managers and team leaders. This series is designed to provide new supervisors, and those aspiring to become supervisors, with a unique blend of knowledge, skills and strategies in the areas needed to effectively and efficiently…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - February 24, 2026
February 24, 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…
Agriculture and Industry
February 23, 2026In-personBransonMO
White River Valley Electric Cooperative and Show-Me Technologies, in partnership with MU Extension, present Agriculture and Industry, a day of interactive learning. Learn how to respond to downed power lines, stay safe around electricity, keep food safe during power outages, set up a grazing system, manage the "what ifs" of livestock production…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - February
February 22, 2026Virtual
Join us as we kick off the International Year of the Woman Farmer with an inspiring keynote from Carey Portell, nationally recognized speaker and best-selling author. Carey’s powerful story of resilience—shaped by her twelve-year recovery as a survivor of a drunk driving accident—challenges audiences to break through limitations and embrace…
2026 Taney County Livestock and Forage Conference
February 19, 2026In-personForsythMO
The 2026 Taney County Livestock and Forage Conference will provide producers with valuable insights and practical strategies to help livestock producers improve their operations in the coming year.
Dinner is provided for free thanks to our sponsors, but registration is required.
Topics and speakers:
Black VulturesChez Kleeman ,…
MO APEX - Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Hybrid
February 18, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library
Registration Link: https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211219
Description: Understand what it takes to be a preferred vendor for a risk-averse government. This session will guide you through the procurement process and…
Intellectual Property (IP) Basics
February 18, 2026Virtual
Join this interactive webinar to learn practical intellectual property (IP) fundamentals tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will explain the core types of IP—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—show how each can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
February 18, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26631
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…
Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop
February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
The Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop
Join us for a two-day, in-person event on February 18–19 at the Boone County Electric Cooperative Building (1413 Rangeline St., Columbia, MO). This workshop provides practical, farm-ready strategies on key grain marketing topics, including basis, market carry, margins, cash markets, forward and futures…
Feedlot School - Linneus MO
February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026In-personLinneusMO
Two day cattle backgrouding and finishing workshop. First day focuses on backgrounding weaned calves and the second day focuses on finishing cattle on farm. We will cover economics, risk management, nutrition and health management and tour a local small scale confinement feeding operation. Sign up for one or both days depending on…
Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Virtual February 2026---CANCELED
February 9, 2026 - April 1, 2026Virtual
This is class is virtual. We will meet on our Zoom meetings and will publish a link once it is processed. This class is to build strength, balance, and flexibility, allowing the participants to have confidence to live independently as the wish. We work to make sure the participants decrease their risk of falls that may result in series injury…
Building Strong Families Virtual February 2026
February 5, 2026 - March 12, 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 Via Zoom all sessions are from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Session 1 Family Strengths 2/5/26
Session 2 Communication 2/12/26
Session 3 Stress Less, Live…