
Home Food Preservation Bootcamp
July 11, 2025In-personJacksonMO
Are you interested in learning to preserve food at home? This bootcamp teaches you to use home food preservation techniques and recipes that make safe, high-quality products. The day includes a morning and afternoon session. Participants will learn the science behind food preservation and…

How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online
July 11, 2025Virtual
Bring your soil test reports to this convenient online program! Discuss liming and fertilizer rates or ask general questions about soil testing.
This event is free to attend. …

Twilight Farm Tour – Managing Pests on Vegetable and Fruit Crops
July 14, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Are your vegetables and fruits getting bugged… by insects and diseases?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies focus on ecosystem-based approaches that can reduce farmer's reliance on synthetic insecticides and fungicides. IPM…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
July 15, 2025Virtual
This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
July 16, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…

How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online
July 18, 2025Virtual
Bring your soil test reports to this convenient online program! Discuss liming and fertilizer rates or ask general questions about soil testing.
This event is free to attend. …
Reach Customers Online with Google
July 21, 2025Virtual
Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google…

Pixels of Production - Virtual Pearls - Session Three
July 22, 2025Virtual
Join us for the third virtual session learning about feeding and managing pregnant beef cows and heifers for calf success from Dr. Allison Meyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nutritional Physiology/Ruminant Nutrition, University of Missouri. Management and nutrition of cows and heifers…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
July 23, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…

Horsemen's Webinar Series - Toxic Weeds for Horses
July 23, 2025Virtual
The Horsemen's webinar series is a free quarterly webinar for horse owners, managers, or youth to learn from the experts on various topics related to horse care and ownership.
July's webinar is a presentation by Dr. Tim Evans,…

Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual)
July 24, 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…

How to Interpret Soil Test Reports - Online
July 25, 2025Virtual
Bring your soil test reports to this convenient online program! Discuss liming and fertilizer rates or ask general questions about soil testing.
This event is free to attend. …

Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business (2-part)
July 26, 2025Virtual
This program is designed for child care administrators and qualifies for up to 4 hours through MOPD.
“Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business” is a comprehensive course designed to empower childcare…

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET)
July 29, 2025In-personLamarMO
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…

3rd Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day
July 31, 2025In-personMt. VernonMO
The 3rd Annual Sheep & Goats Field Day offers a valuable learning and networking opportunity for sheep and goat producers, as well as anyone interested in diversifying their agricultural enterprise with small ruminants.
This…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
August 1, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…

Government Contracting 101
August 6, 2025Virtual
In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
August 7, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to…

2025 Extension Master Gardener Training - Butler County
August 7, 2025 - November 6, 2025In-personPoplar BluffMO
The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by…

Building Strong Families - August
August 7, 2025 - September 11, 2025Virtual
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,…

Trade Tuesday: Upcoming International Trade Events for Missouri Businesses and How to Prepare
August 12, 2025Virtual
This Fall a number of unique international business events and opportunities are taking place in Missouri. We will tell you what’s happening, and how to prepare to make the most of them.
In this webinar, we will introduce you…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts
August 14, 2025Virtual
Training Topics:
Government Industrial Base (GIB) ReadinessSmall Disadvantaged BusinessesWoman-owned BusinessesThis virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online
August 15, 2025Virtual
The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to…

Applied Food Safety Microbiology
August 18, 2025 - August 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO
Applied Food Safety Microbiology Training Microbial control programs play a key role in controlling spoilage, toxigenic, and pathogenic microorganisms in a variety of raw and finished food products. Food Drug and Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food…

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts
August 19, 2025Virtual
This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that…