Small Dairy Herd Management - Webinar Series
May 28, 2024 - December 2, 2024Virtual
Have you thought about having your own dairy cow, or starting a small herd for your family, but you’re not sure where to start? This webinar series is the perfect place to learn more! Join me every month through the remainder of the year for an overview of different aspects of the dairy world.…
CEC Monthly Exchange Webinar Series
May 31, 2024 - December 6, 2024Virtual
Bookend your month with knowledge and resources on facilitating rural economic development through entrepreneurship.
These webinars will take place at 1:30 pm on the first and last Fridays of each month, providing valuable insights,…
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…
Supercharge Southwest Missouri: Startup Track - On-Demand Training
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Virtual
Are you thinking about starting a new business? Or have you recently started a business and want to make sure you’re set up for success? Supercharge Southwest Missouri has a special on-demand training platform designed for new and emerging businesses in southwest Missouri!
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Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Virtual Training (8-Week Program)
July 25, 2024 - September 12, 2024Virtual
Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? This Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.
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Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-week program)
September 10, 2024 - December 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
The 12-week Essentials of Effective Supervision course provides a strong knowledge base for first-line 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…
Fruit Training Farm Field Day
September 12, 2024In-personNeoshoMO
Brambles and berries are very popular fruit plants to grow in Missouri. Join MU and LU Extension specialists for a discussion of fall strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and elderberries. A special feature of the field day is a discussion on developing on-farm cold storage for berries,…
Introduction to Bonding
September 17, 2024Virtual
Are you a small construction firm with little knowledge of bonding? This webinar will give you the basic knowledge of bonding and the different types of bondings available.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc…
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference - Fulton
September 17, 2024 - September 19, 2024In-personFultonMO
Entrepreneurial communities are those cities, neighborhoods, or townships that are continuously working to develop an environment that fosters entrepreneurship to promote community economic development. They have created networks, cultures, resources, and policies that enable invention,…
Project Spectrum CMMC Cybersecurity Services!
September 19, 2024Virtual
Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources, tools, and training. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes Project Spectrum as a premier resource for the tools and training…
Childcare Programs: Physical Activity for Learning - Afternoon
September 24, 2024Virtual
Participants will explore the national recommendations for physical activity in the early childhood setting. Participants will explore the national recommendations for time and space physical activity in child care and brainstorm ways to overcome common challenges. Content addresses tummy time…
Homemade Butter
September 24, 2024In-personBuffaloMO
Join MU Extension Dairy Specialist, Chloe, and Nutrition and Health Specialist, Hannah, to learn how to make homemade butter in a jar! We will also be learning about dairy production in Missouri, as well as how to safely store butter. We will also go over different recipes for butter and using…
Backyard Poultry Workshop - Douglas County
September 24, 2024In-personAvaMO
Extension Livestock Specialist Elizabeth Picking will discuss the basics of raising chickens and other poultry in small flocks. She will cover chick care, coop construction, nutrition, predators and how to prevent animal loss. This free class is great for those interested in raising poultry or…
Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
September 24, 2024Virtual
Designed for business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants who need to know how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, this course will teach you to identify key business information that is captured on the income statement and balance sheet.
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Shannon County Producers Program - Replacement heifers and Hay planning
September 24, 2024In-personEminenceMO
Now is the time to think about replacement heifers. Learn the latest on quality heifer development and how it compares with purchasing replacement heifers.
Its also time to test your hay inventory and make a plan to meet you livestock…
Childcare Programs: Physical Activity for Learning - Evening
September 24, 2024Virtual
Participants will explore the national recommendations for physical activity in the early childhood setting. Participants will explore the national recommendations for time and space physical activity in child care and brainstorm ways to overcome common challenges. Content addresses tummy time…
Preparing for Winter Feeding Workshop
September 26, 2024In-personMountain GroveMO
Dairy Specialist Chloe Collins and Livestock Specialist Elizabeth Picking will discuss how to evaluate hay quality, hay test results, nutritional needs of livestock as well as how to select supplemental feeds to balance diets.
Cost:…
Introduction to Grant Writing
September 27, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.
You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find…
Invasive Plant Workshop & Field Day
September 27, 2024In-personHoustonMO
Join us for our workshop and field day! In the morning, we will concentrate on identifying plants and methods of treatment. Hear from biologists representing the Missouri Department of Conservation and Quail forever on cost-share opportunities for tackling invasive plants on your property.…
Missouri Good Neighbor Week 2024
September 28, 2024 - October 4, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to “participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors”.
In 2023 our goal was to document 15,000 acts of neighboring….we…
Women in Dairy | World Dairy Expo Road Trip
October 1, 2024 - October 3, 2024In-personMadisonWI
Jump in the van! Come with us to see the largest dairy expo in the World! Space is limited
Cost: Free
Contact: Reagan Bluel, BluelRJ@missouri.edu, 417-847-3161
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2024 Regional Grazing School - Stockton, MO
October 1, 2024 - October 3, 2024In-personStocktonMO
Efficient forage management and utilization is important to the profitability of a livestock operation. The best way to promote efficient forage management and utilization in a livestock operation is by incorporating management intensive grazing practices.
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Achieving Results without Authority
October 2, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
As more companies reorganize along horizontal rather than vertical lines, the need emerges for those in non-authoritative positions to encourage action from others to achieve business objectives and manage projects. Cultivating positive influence, cooperation and negotiation skills are essential…
Living a Healthy Life: Workplace Edition
October 2, 2024 - November 13, 2024Virtual
Living a Healthy Life at Work is an evidence-based six-week program for working adults living with one or more chronic conditions or who are a caregiver for individuals with chronic conditions. It is designed to help individuals better manage their symptoms by learning…
Building Strong Families Statewide - Online
October 3, 2024 - November 14, 2024Virtual
This program helps families identify and build on their strengths, face challenges, and make informed choices. Learn to identify and build family strengths to make your family even stronger. You can learn new skills to help you improve your communication, increase your child's self-esteem,…