Essentials of Effective Supervision (12-week program)
February 13, 2024 - May 7, 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…
Springfield Interfaith Forum - 2024 Series
April 11, 2024 - November 14, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Learn about other faiths that exist in the Ozarks and gain understanding by listening and working together. How can faith groups work together to make Springfield a better place to live as neighbors. This session will be co-moderated by Steve Berkwitz and Deanna Carpenter
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Practical Advice from Successful Farmers
April 29, 2024 - May 30, 2024Virtual
Join MU and LU Extension, along with Webb City Farmers Market, for a conversation with successful farmers on farming practices that work! The evening workshops will include a recorded presentation by the participating farmers, followed by a live question and answer session with the participant…
Dynamic Communications Skills & Strategies
April 30, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
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…
Credit as an Asset - Bolivar
April 30, 2024In-personBolivarMO
Achieving your financial goals is dependent on having a strong credit profile and high credit score. This interactive credit as an asset workshop is designed to help you learn more about building and improving your credit profile so that you can achieve your financial goals.
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Becoming a Better Borrower - Bolivar
April 30, 2024In-personBolivarMO
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Polk County Economic Development Partnership, and the New Growth Women's Business Center will host a workshop for new and existing businesses focused on facilitating access to capital for your new or existing small business. Krishin…
Incurred Cost Submissions / Contract Briefs
May 1, 2024Virtual
The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and the Missouri APEX Accelerator are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series. Part 1 of the Cost Reimbursable Requirements Series includes Incurred Cost Submissions and Contract Briefs.
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Government Contracting: What You Need to Know
May 3, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Government Contracting may be a critical tool for growing your small business and increasing your bottom line. Join us to hear from state and federal contracting experts. Participants will learn the potential benefits of participating in government contracting. Certification programs will be…
Management Intensive Grazing School - Appleton City, MO
May 7, 2024 - May 9, 2024In-personAppleton CityMO
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. To educate livestock producers on…
Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
May 8, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Your step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough, legally compliant internal investigation. Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals need to know the proper strategies and techniques to investigate workplace situations in a timely, unbiased manner. A proper investigation can be your number one…
Diversifying Your Dairy Herd
May 9, 2024Virtual
Can you market more than just your dairy products?
Join MU Dairy Specialist Chloe Collins and Guest Speaker Jim Kraus as they discuss the increasingly popular beef on dairy cross calves and how to retain profits to benefit your dairy herd…
Mental Health First Aid for Youth - Online - Community
May 14, 2024Virtual
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training will teach you how to apply the ALGEE…
Optimizing Workplace Safety through Threat Assessment Processes
May 14, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO
Every organization should have a response team, made up of the company's safety and security stakeholders. This can include business leaders from HR, Safety, Security, Risk Management, Facilities, IT, and those that have responsibilities connected to the safety, security, and well-being of the…
Credit as an Asset - Buffalo
May 14, 2024In-personBuffaloMO
Achieving your financial goals is dependent on having a strong credit profile and high credit score. This interactive credit as an asset workshop is designed to help you learn more about building and improving your credit profile so that you can achieve your financial goals.
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Buying Meat Direct From the Farm: What Consumers Need to Know
May 14, 2024In-personMountain GroveMO
This class will cover what you need to know to be an informed consumer of local meat including:
• Meat purchasing and processing options
• What to expect from your purchase
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Becoming a Better Borrower - Buffalo
May 14, 2024In-personBuffaloMO
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Dallas County Economic Development Group, and the New Growth Women's Business Center will host a workshop for new and existing businesses focused on facilitating access to capital for your new or existing small business. Krishin Thadani…
2024 Regional Grazing School - Mt. Vernon
May 15, 2024 - May 17, 2024In-personMt. VernonMO
Three-day seminar on management-intensive grazing for economic and environmental sustainability. Topics include: The “Art and Science” of Grazing; Soil Basics and Fertility; Plant Growth; Fencing and Water Systems; Matching Livestock and Forage Resources; Meeting Nutritional Needs of Livestock…
Barn Quilt Class - Douglas County
May 20, 2024In-personAvaMO
Ava, Mo. – The Douglas County University of Missouri Extension in Douglas County is offering a barn quilt class. American barn quilts can be tracked back almost 300 years, to the arrival of immigrants from the central regions of Europe.
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Civil Conversations
May 21, 2024Virtual
In today’s polarized and divisive discourse, many wonder if civil conversations are even possible. Strong opinions and an unwillingness to listen or consider a differing point of view can make civility difficult to achieve. However, by examining your own motivation when communicating with…
Fencing & Facilities for Sheep and Goats
May 28, 2024Virtual
Fencing and facilities are primary components for a successful sheep and goat enterprise. There are several factors to consider before investing dollars in farm equipment. Join Kelly Yates as she discusses this and many more components during our online class.
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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.…
Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (afternoon)
May 28, 2024Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2) recognize behavior patterns…
Childcare Training: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Education (evening)
May 28, 2024Virtual
This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. Participants will learn to 1) define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief; 2)…
Paint & Pasteurize
May 30, 2024In-personMountain GroveMO
Join us at the Wright County extension office for a fun paint and learn opportunity. The class will be painting a highland cow as well as learning all about pasteurization of milk and it's importance. The class is limited to 14 participants and all materials needed to complete the painting will…
Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School
May 31, 2024In-personCook StationMO
Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…