Events

MO APEX + SBDC - National Veterans Small Business Week Event (In-Person)

Tue, Nov 10 2026, 8:30 - 11:30amIn-personWarrensburgMO

National Veterans Small Business Week

Registration Link:  https://connect.sfccmo.edu/register/tlf_NVSBW

Leading Above the Noise

Tue, Nov 10 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

As reported by the website, tech21century.com: “Through mobile phones, online entertainment services, the Internet, electronic mail, television, radio, newspapers, books, social media etc. people receive every day about 105,000 words or 23 words per second in half a day (12 hours) (during awake hours). According to…researchers, the main effect…

Houseplant Propagation Workshop

Tue, Nov 10 2026, 12 - 2pmIn-personForsythMO

Join us for an afternoon of learning about different propagation methods of houseplants!  We will be learning how to take stem and leaf cuttings. Additionally, we will learn how to use offsets. We will also learn how to air layer and divide plants. This will be a hands-on workshop. Participants will be able to propagate their own plants to…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 11/10/26

Tue, Nov 10 2026, 5:30 - 8pmIn-personUnionMO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…

Women in Dairy | Estate Planning

Wed, Nov 11 2026, 11:30am - 1:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Join us Nov 11 from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Springfield Botanical Center (2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65807) for a University of Missouri-Extension, Women in Dairy event featuring Lora Wright from LifeGen law group. 

She will present: "Estate Planning: But what does it mean for me"

Come out to enjoy lunch while learning…

Houseplant Propagation Workshop

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 12 - 2pmIn-personBuffaloMO

Join us for a morning of learning about different propagation methods of houseplants!  We will be learning how to use offsets, take stem and leaf cuttings. We will also learn how to air layer and divide plants. This will be a hands-on workshop. Participants will be able to propagate their own plants to take home! The class will have…

Focus On Kids Cass County November

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 1 - 3:30pmIn-personHarrisonvilleMO

The FOK program is a co-parenting education program that fulfills as state mandate for divorcing or separating parents of minor children. The class provides research-based information to support children adjusting to parental separation and encourage positive co-parental communication.

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 1:30 - 3pmVirtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/27038

MO APEX + SBDC - National Veterans Small Business Week Event (In-Person - Springfield)

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 2 - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Small Business Planning and Funding: A National Veterans Small Business Week Workshop

Registration Link:  https://efactory.missouristate.edu/events/small-business-planning-funding/

Small Business Planning and Funding: A National Veterans Small Business Week Workshop

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 2 - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Interested in starting or growing a small business? Join Army veteran Krishin Thadani, SBA Economic Development Specialist, for an informative session during National Veterans Small Business Week. Krishin provide no-cost resources to help you plan, launch, and fund your business. Representatives from the Missouri Small Business Development…

Composting

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 5 - 7pmIn-personGallatinMO

Stop throwing kitchen scraps and food waste into the trash, compost them in your backyard along with yard waste instead. Compost is a great addition to gardens and improves soil.  In this presentation you will learn the basics of composting yard waste and kitchen scraps/food waste at home and how to make and use compost to grow healthier…

Weathering McDonald County

Thu, Nov 12 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personPinevilleMO

Understanding Drought, Weather Trends, and the Importance of Local Data

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Pineville Community Center | Pineville, Missouri

Please register by Wednesday, November 11th at noon so we know how many to expect. 

How much rain has McDonald County really received…

2026 Midwest Regional Nursing Educators Conference

Fri, Nov 13 2026, 8am - 4:30pmIn-personColumbiaMO

The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum for educators from all practice settings to come together to discuss current issues relevant to clinical and academic faculty, as well as experienced hospital-based educators. The content is evidence-based and emphasizes practical application

Contact Continuing Education for Health…

Build Your Board

Fri, Nov 13 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO

This course will be held at the Poplar Bluff Library, 318 N. Main Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.  It will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm, and lunch will be provided.  Thanks to grant funding from the Delta Regional Authority, this course is available to any nonprofit board member at no cost.  

Faculty Friday--2026 Faculty Self-Report

Fri, Nov 13 2026, 9 - 10amVirtual

Join Dr. Lisa Washburn as she walks extension faculty through updates made to the 2026 Faculty Self-Report in MyVita. The self-report will open earlier for faculty this year.

This is an internal event for MU Extension faculty.

Questions? Contact Sarah Traub at traubs@missouri.edu

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - November 13th, 2026

Fri, Nov 13 2026, 9:30am - 12pmVirtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 13th, 2026 8AM

Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: November 13th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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2026 MU Extension Composting Bilingual Workshop

Fri, Nov 13 2026, 10am - 2pmIn-personColumbiaMO

The 2026 MU Extension Composting Bilingual Workshop, hosted by the University of Missouri and the Missouri Pork Producers Association, will take place at the MU Beef Research and Teaching Farm (MU Beef Farm) in Columbia, MO. The workshop will provide stakeholders with an excellent opportunity to learn about effective livestock mortality…

Extension Garden Steward: Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center

Sat, Nov 14 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pmIn-personKansas CityMO

Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials? 

Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a one-day free seminar packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 11/14/26

Sat, Nov 14 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-personUnionMO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…

The Backyard Restoration Toolkit: Swapping Invasives for Native Gardens and Healthy Trees

Sat, Nov 14 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-personRollaMO

Join MU Extension, the Scenic Rivers Invasive Species Partnership, and the Missouri Prairie Foundation to learn about establishing and maintaining native plant gardens in your yard to enhance your local ecosystem. 

Topics covered in this workshop include:

Level 3: Expert Animal Cruelty Investigator - Online: ZOOM-November

Mon, Nov 16 2026, 7:30am - Fri, Nov 20 2026, 5pmVirtual

MO APEX - Decoding GovCon Compliance: Essential Regulations Explained - Virtual

Mon, Nov 16 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Decoding GovCon Compliance: Essential Regulations Explained - Virtual Workshop with SCORE

Registration Link: https://www.score.org/mo/st-louis/business-education/decoding-govcon-compliance-essential-regulations-explained-11-16-2026/

Focus on Kids: Osage County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)- 11/16/26

Mon, Nov 16 2026, 4 - 6:30pmIn-personLinnMO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…

Dry Cured Bacon Workshop - Dade County 11.16.26

Mon, Nov 16 2026, 6:30 - 7:30pmIn-personGreenfieldMO

Greenfield, Mo. – The Dade County University of Missouri Extension is holding a dry cured bacon (pork belly) workshop for youth and adults.

Before refrigeration, many Missourians cured hams and pork bellies as a method of preserving food. Dry cured bacon is not cooked, just preserved; the combination of salt, sugar and other spices…

Intro to SBIR/STTR Grants

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 9 - 10amIn-personColumbiaMO

Do you have a technology idea that needs research and development funding before it can become a product? 

The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award billions of dollars every year to small businesses doing innovative R&D — funding you don’t repay and don’t…

Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Modern workplaces demand strong communication skills at every level. Whether you’re on the front lines or in executive leadership, you need to master various digital tools, bridge generational gaps, and share information with speed and precision. Clear communication prevents expensive errors and establishes trust. This program equips…

2026 Biosecurity Workshop, by University of Missouri, UIUC, and IL Pork Producers Association

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 10am - 2pmIn-personSpringfieldIL

The 2026 Biosecurity Workshop, hosted by the University of Missouri, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and the Illinois Pork Producers Association, will take place at the Sangamon County Farm Bureau in Springfield, Illinois. The workshop will provide stakeholders with an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest applied…

From Abstract to Pitch

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 10:15 - 11:15amIn-personColumbiaMO

A solid technical abstract explains your science. 

A winning pitch explains why a program manager, reviewer, or investor should fund it. 

This hands-on hour shows you how to bridge that gap: framing the problem, making the case for your approach and your team, and presenting it in language that holds up under review.…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Donations and Fundraising and Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27140)

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

In this course, participants will learn about state prohibitions on charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) by ambulance and fire protection districts and the penalties for conducting charitable gaming by such districts.Participants will also review the Internal Revenue Code requirements for and prohibitions on aspects of charitable…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - November 17, 2026

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 1:30 - 2:30pmVirtual

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…

Estate Planning: What's the Worst That Could Happen? (St. Clair County)

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 6 - 8:30pmIn-personAppleton CityMO

Date:  Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Time:  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location:  Forest Park Building, 206 E. 5th Street, Appleton City, MO 

Cost:  $15/person or $25/couple (to register as a couple, use promo code "COUPLES" when registering both spouses)

Course Description:  In this course,…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Donations and Fundraising and Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27141)

Tue, Nov 17 2026, 7 - 8pmVirtual

In this course, participants will learn about state prohibitions on charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) by ambulance and fire protection districts and the penalties for conducting charitable gaming by such districts.Participants will also review the Internal Revenue Code requirements for and prohibitions on aspects of charitable…

Managing People, Processes & Projects

Wed, Nov 18 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?

Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?

Do you find yourself having to “redo” work not done right the first time?

If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself, your employees, and your work group…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

Wed, Nov 18 2026, 9 - 10amVirtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26640

Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Chillicothe

Wed, Nov 18 2026, 9am - 2:30pmIn-personChillicotheMO

As agricultural lenders prepare for the upcoming loan renewal season, staying informed on the latest economic trends and local market conditions is essential. MU Extension invites all lenders, regardless of tenure and experience, to a timely seminar designed to equip lenders with the insights and tools needed to support sound lending decisions…

Dining with Diabetes -- Nov 18th - December 9th

Wed, Nov 18 2026, 10am - Wed, Dec 9 2026, 12pmIn-personSaint LouisMO

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will…

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

Wed, Nov 18 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Dr. Tanika O'Connor-Dennie is a poultry nutritionist and multidisciplinary animal scientist with more than 15 years of experience in livestock production, animal nutrition, and climate resilience. As Managing Director of Farm and Animal Nutrition Solutions Limited (FANS Ltd), she works across the Caribbean to develop sustainable, science-based…

Missouri Connected Care & Ethics Summit

Thu, Nov 19 2026, 8am - Fri, Nov 20 2026, 5pmHybridColumbiaMO

The Missouri Connected Care and Ethics Summit will bring together healthcare professionals, public health leaders, policymakers, educators, researchers, and technology innovators to explore the rapidly evolving role of telehealth and digital health in healthcare delivery. The summit aims to advance ethical and effective connected care across…

Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (November)

Thu, Nov 19 2026, 8:30am - 3pmVirtual

Event Details

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Participants learn how to provide initial help and connect…

Native Seed Collection Workshop: Nodaway County

Thu, Nov 19 2026, 2:20 - 4pmIn-personMaryvilleMO

Join us for a native seed collection workshop where we will be collecting seed by hand and learning how to identify plants by seed-head, how to collect seed from different families, and meet other locals with similar interest in your community! Seed collected from each site will remain onsite to ensure local ecotype recruitment of new plants.…

Connecting Arts, Health & Wellbeing: Artist & Community Focus Group ( for Artist and Makers)

Thu, Nov 19 2026, 5:30 - 7pmIn-personKansas CityMO

How are artists and community members using creativity to support health and wellbeing across Kansas City? What would help this work grow?

Join MU Extension, the UMKC Conservatory, and ArtsKC for a conversation with artists, makers, and people connecting creativity and health. Whether your work happens in a studio, neighborhood, community…

History of Tomato Canneries in Webster County

Thu, Nov 19 2026, 6 - 7:30pmIn-personMarshfieldMO

The tomato canning industry was an interesting and important part of Webster County history.

Attendees will learn about this history and how it impacted the economy and daily lives of those involved.

Production practices will also be discussed and their effect on how tomatoes are grown and processed today.

Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Jackson

Fri, Nov 20 2026, 9am - 2:30pmIn-personJacksonMO

As agricultural lenders prepare for the upcoming loan renewal season, staying informed on the latest economic trends and local market conditions is essential. MU Extension invites all lenders, regardless of tenure and experience, to a timely seminar designed to equip lenders with the insights and tools needed to support sound lending decisions…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - November 20th, 2026

Fri, Nov 20 2026, 9:30am - 12pmVirtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 20th, 2026 8AM

Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: November 20th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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2026 Arkansas Composting Workshop, by MU, ATU, AR Dept of Ag., and AR Pork Producers Association

Fri, Nov 20 2026, 10am - 2:30pmIn-personRussellvilleAR

The 2026 Arkansas Composting Workshop, hosted by the University of Missouri, Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, and the Arkansas Pork Producers Association, will take place at the Collins Teaching Building, Russellville, AR. The workshop will provide stakeholders with an excellent opportunity to learn about effective…

The History of Ozark Soils and Conversion to Farmland- lessons that help us in today’s forage production - Webinar

Fri, Nov 20 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pmVirtual

The program, “A History of Ozark Soils and the Conversion to Farmland: Lessons That Help Us in Today’s Forage Production,” takes a deep look at how Ozark landscapes functioned prior to settlement, how land conversion altered soil-building processes, and how today’s soil test data can guide better forage and fertility decisions.

Through…

Fire Fighter I and II Live Fire Skills (CT27101)

Sat, Nov 21 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personCassvilleMO

In order to meet certification requirements for NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, students must perform live fire skills in the presence of an approved evaluator. MU FRTI provides this opportunity through the use of mobile burn props that meet the requirements defined in 1001 and through the Missouri Division of…

Fire Don't Care (CP27103)

Sat, Nov 21 2026, 8:30am - 12:30pmIn-personWest PlainsMO

The fires we fight are an equal opportunity creator of chaos and will kill and/or injure any firefighter without discretion or discrimination. The fire doesn’t care. After investigating hundreds of firefighter fatalities in the United States, NIOSH (National Institute of Safety and Health) has determined the top five issues surrounding these…

Extension Garden Steward: Lake Lodge at Swope Park

Sat, Nov 21 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-personKansas CityMO

Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials? 

Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a one-day seminar packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes, and…

Extension Master Gardeners: Lakeside Nature Center: Earth Keepers Day (Kansas City)

Sat, Nov 21 2026, 10am - 2pmIn-personKansas CityMO

Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater KC at Lakeside Nature Center for Earth Keepers day! The Master Gardeners will be teaching a lesson on "Leave the Leaves!" Each child can participate in digging in the leaves to find worms and insects in their natural habitat. 

Learn more at: Lakeside Nature Center Earth Keepers Day…