Events

Learn to Lead with True Colors Assessment

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 8am - Thu, Nov 19 2026, 12pmIn-personSedaliaMO

Whether you're leading a growing team or preparing your next supervisor, effective leadership starts with understanding people. Learn to Lead with True Colors helps business owners, managers, and emerging leaders strengthen communication, build trust, motivate employees, and navigate workplace challenges using the True Colors personality…

Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Jefferson City

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 9am - 2:15pmIn-personJefferson CityMO

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…

Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained?

Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of maximizing productivity while maintaining high morale and…

Tech Tuesday - Google Docs Accessibility

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 10 - 11amVirtual

Accessibility options are limited within the Google suite, but it can still be your best option for some files. Learn what you can do to make your Google Docs and files as accessible as possible. 

Contact:  Mel. Wolverson

Focus on Kids: Lincoln County Parent Education Program (45th Circuit) - 11/3/26

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 1 - 3:30pmIn-personTroyMO

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…

Native Seed Collection Workshop: Harrison County

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 3 - 5pmIn-personHatfieldMO

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.…

Cooking Matters - Atchison County Health Department

Tue, Nov 3 2026, 5:30pm - Tue, Dec 8 2026, 7pmIn-personTarkioMO

Cooking Matters teaches participants to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals.  This course is a partnership between MU Extension, the Atchison County Health Department and the Atchison County MU Extension Council. The Atchison County MU Extension Council will cover the cost…

Coaching & Mentoring to Accelerate Potential

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

Coaching can close the gap between acceptable and superior performance. Attend this seminar to learn the skills that professional coaches use to cultivate responsibility, innovation, energy, and commitment. This seminar will equip you with coaching and mentoring methods that will transform a team or individual to new heights of improved…

Start-up Story Slam w/Kirkwood Public Library

Wed, Nov 4 2026, 1 - 2:30pmHybridKirkwoodMO

Celebrate National Entrepreneurship month with a Startup Story Slam on November 4th at 1PM. Think "The Moth," but for entrepreneurs! Listen to stories from some great storyteller entrepreneurs. Story topics to include: The Day Everything Went Wrong, The Best Advice I Ever Ignored, I Married My Boss's Daughter, and Why I Almost Quit. Each…

Planting Cover Crops in the Garden - Miller County Gardening Workshop – 2026

Wed, Nov 4 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personTuscumbiaMO

This educational workshop provides home gardeners with practical information on planting and managing cover crops in vegetable and home gardens. Participants will learn how cover crops can improve soil health, reduce erosion, suppress weeds, increase organic matter, conserve nutrients, and enhance garden productivity over the long term. The…

Advanced QuickBooks Online

Wed, Nov 4 2026, 6 - 9pmIn-personSedaliaMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular accounting software programs for small business owners.

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing its potential? What’s the difference between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online?

High-Performance Supervision

Thu, Nov 5 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.

This seminar is ideal for first-level or…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 11/5/26

Thu, Nov 5 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…

Native Seed Collection Workshop 2: Harrison County

Thu, Nov 5 2026, 3 - 5pmIn-personHatfieldMO

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.…

Building Strong Families - Atchison County Health Department

Thu, Nov 5 2026, 5:30pm - Thu, Dec 17 2026, 7:30pmIn-personTarkioMO

This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.

6-Session Series

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4 Positive Discipline

Session 5…

Grundy County - Resident & Alumni Fall Forum with Maximize Northwest Missouri

Thu, Nov 5 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personTrentonMO

What is helping Grundy County grow? What challenges may be holding it back? And what can residents, leaders and community partners do together to strengthen the county’s future?

Grundy County residents and community partners are invited to explore those questions during a county-wide fall Forum on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.…

Beginner Chainsaw Safety Workshop- St. Charles

Thu, Nov 5 2026, 6:30pm - Sat, Nov 21 2026, 4pmHybridSaint PetersMO

Gain the knowledge and confidence to use a chainsaw safely to achieve your land management goals. Throughout four sessions, this workshop will cover the basics of chainsaw safety, including personal protective equipment, field safety, chainsaw maintenance, and safe cutting techniques. No prior chainsaw experience is necessary.

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2026 Missouri Emergency Services Instructor Conference

Fri, Nov 6 2026, 8am - Sun, Nov 8 2026, 5pmIn-personLake OzarkMO

The Missouri Emergency Services Instructor Conference prepares and presents training programs for emergency services personnel and public fire educators. Instructors and other supervisory personnel will find this conference valuable in planning for the training needs of their organizations.…

Northeast Women in Agriculture

Fri, Nov 6 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personGreen CityMO

Join us for a fun-filled day of learning, networking, good food and painting. Presentation topics include: Ag Issues- Leasing, Fence Law and Supporting Youth in Ag; Using Pesticides Safely Around the Farm and Home; Creating Bird and Beneficial Insect Habitat; Beef Industry Update; Proven Winners and All-America Selections; and a painting…

Plant Propagation Workshop

Fri, Nov 6 2026, 10am - 12pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

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…

Thriving Through the Holidays - A Resilient Economies and Community Health (REACH) Webinar

Fri, Nov 6 2026, 11am - Fri, Nov 20 2026, 12pmVirtual

Thriving Through the Holidays is a three-part webinar series designed to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of the holiday season with greater balance, resilience, and well-being. Recognizing that many women often carry a significant share of the emotional, relational, and logistical responsibilities during the holidays, this…

Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop

Sat, Nov 7 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personWest PlainsMO

Join us to learn about the fascinating process of growing mushrooms on a log.  Participants will learn about the types of mushrooms that can be grown, the inoculation process, care, and harvest.  Workshop includes hands-on portion and participants will go home with an inoculated log. 

Built to Last: Your Farm, Your Legacy - Scott County

Sat, Nov 7 2026, 10am - 3pmIn-personBentonMO

Join us for a free class focused on estate planning and farm succession planning.  The morning session will be taught by Randy Stephens, our Ag Business specialist, and will focus on options to help ag producers smoothly transition the family farm to the next generation.  

A wonderful catered lunch will be included in this…

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Millersburg Christian Church 11-9-26

Mon, Nov 9 2026, 7 - 8pmIn-personFultonMO

Join Nutrition and Health Specialist Kathy Deeken for an informative program on Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a food allergy triggered by tick bites. 

This session will cover common symptoms, screening and diagnosis, and practical tips for prevention. Participants will also learn how to make safe food selections, explore alternative…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…