Events

On Demand-Understanding Financial Statements

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030Virtual

Whether you own a small business, serve on a nonprofit board, or make financial business decisions based on data, you will benefit from this workshop!Identify and understand key business information on profit and loss statements and balance sheetsKnow how to calculate and use financial ratios to make better business decisionsUnderstand the…

On Demand-Starting and Managing a Small Business

April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030Virtual

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.Identify resources that will assist you in starting a business in MissouriIdentify…

On Demand - Starting and Managing a Small Business

July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026Virtual

This class will provide an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, and discuss legal and regulatory requirements.

On Demand - Understanding Financial Statements

July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2030Virtual

Whether you own a small business, serve on a nonprofit board, or make financial business decisions based on data, you will benefit from this workshop!

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)

October 6, 2025 - October 6, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting 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?

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together Virtual Series

January 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026Virtual

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together is a dynamic program that blends traditional homesteading skills with modern health, wellness, and safety practices. Through a mix of virtual sessions and summer in-person workshops, participants learn to grow food, raise animals, preserve food, and build sustainable systems — all rooted in…

Neighboring 101

January 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026Virtual

Neighboring 101 is not just for new homeowners or people new to community life. The ongoing program is for anyone wanting to improve their neighborhood or community as well as their personal life and health.

When you register or subscribe to the program, you get access to videos of all past Neighboring 101 classes (dating back to 2020)…

Missouri Woodland Mentor Series

January 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

The Missouri Woodland Mentor program, launched by MU Extension in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, invites landowners to serve as mentors for fellow property owners who are exploring forest management practices for the first time.

The Mentor Series has something for every landowner. Consider being a mentor or…

2026 100 Miles, 100 Days

June 16, 2026 - September 24, 2026Virtual

Get ready to make this your most active summer yet! The 100 Miles, 100 Days Challenge is back, and it’s your chance to move, roll, ride, or run your way to 100 miles. Whether you’re into biking at sunrise, dancing in your living room, cruising on rollerblades, or pushing miles in a wheelchair, every movement counts toward your goal.…

On Demand - Energy Management for Entrepreneurs

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

Energy Management for Sustainable Performance

This on-demand session introduces the four-domain energy framework for sustainable performance. Participants learn how to optimize energy rather than simply manage time.

On Demand - Passion to Profit: Psychology-Driven Offer Creation & Sustainable Business Foundations

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

Many entrepreneurs struggle to turn their skills and passions into revenue. This session introduces a psychology-backed framework for aligning strengths, market demand, and transformation into a clear, profitable offer.

On Demand - Personal Branding: Identity-Based Branding for Entrepreneurs

July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2030Virtual

This on-demand training introduces identity-based branding rooted in psychological trust principles. Participants will learn to clarify their positioning, strengthen their credibility, and develop messaging that resonates through practical, psychology-backed strategies.

Living a Healthy Life at work - virtual Summer 2026

July 6, 2026 - August 12, 2026Virtual

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions programs are six week, highly interactive group programs to help people with chronic disease(s) and caregivers of people with chronic disease(s) gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. Participants make weekly action…

Farm Management - On My Own: Ag Leasing & 'What It's Worth'

July 9, 2026 - August 6, 2026Virtual

Farm Management – On My Own: Ag Leasing and ‘What It’s Worth’
Join us for a five-session virtual lunch-and-learn event. This series equips landowners and farm operators with knowledge and resources related to ag leasing and evaluating costs, including farmland values, custom rates and rental rates. Whether a participant is a first-time farm…

MTI – Providing Effective Feedback – 2026-07-14

July 14, 2026Virtual

Providing Effective Feedback

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Feedback influences performance, engagement, and trust, but poorly delivered feedback creates defensiveness and confusion. This session focuses on the specific language, structure, and timing that help leaders deliver feedback clearly and confidently while…

Farm Record Keeping Made Easy: A Hands-On Introduction to a Google Sheets Tool

July 14, 2026Virtual

Good records are the key to good farm decisions, but getting started can feel overwhelming. Join this interactive webinar to learn how to use a free farm record-keeping tool built in Google Sheets. 

We'll walk through the spreadsheet from start to finish, demonstrate how to enter records, explain key features, and share tips for…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026Virtual

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 July 1-2 pm Virtual

July 14, 2026 - September 3, 2026Virtual

Description: Take your strength training to the next level with virtual SSSH Level 2! Build on the progress you achieved in Level 1 to help you stay active and strong. Continue to build muscle and boost bone density. Gain confidence in everyday movements, including transitioning safely to and from the floor.Instructor Contact…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

July 15, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26636

MTI – Supervisory Certificate Series – 2026-07-21

July 21, 2026 - July 22, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Supervisory Certificate Series

Essential skills for supervisors at every level — in the office, in the field, on-site, or across hybrid and remote teams.

Today’s supervisors lead teams that are more distributed, multifaceted, and fast-moving than ever. Whether your employees work in an office, on the shop floor, in the field, or…

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

July 22, 2026Virtual

Melanie Ramser (Switzerland), an organic farmer and co-manager of Horbermatt Farm, is recognized for her commitment to sustainable agriculture, preservation of regional food traditions, and transparent, hands-on farming practices. Through a diverse range of farm products and interactive public experiences, she connects consumers with…

Adult Mental Health First Aid - Virtual July

July 23, 2026Virtual

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 individuals to appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

This…

Better Process Control School training - Acidified foods (July 23-24, 2026)

July 23, 2026 - July 24, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Better Process Control School (Acidified Foods)

Date: July 23-24, 2026

Venue: # 145, William Stringer Wing
Food Science
University of Missouri,
Columbia-65211, Missouri

            The Better Process Control School (Acidified Foods…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 23rd, 2026 8PM

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: July 24th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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

Description:

Finances of Caregiving (FOC) July-August 2026 Virtual

July 27, 2026 - August 17, 2026Virtual

Preparing for caregiving often brings difficult and confusing decisions, especially around finances. The Finances of Caregiving Program is a four-session virtual class that helps older adults and caregivers understand key financial caregiving issues and how to plan ahead. Participants learn practical steps for organizing information, discussing…

Childcare Program: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (Afternoon)

July 28, 2026Virtual

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence and skills to speak up when they encounter biased comments. Learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse world. These strategies are equally effective in the…

Childcare Program: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts (Evening)

July 28, 2026Virtual

Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts is an interactive session that enables participants to identify stereotypes while building confidence and skills to speak up when they encounter biased comments. Learn six key strategies for communication recovery skills to communicate respectively in this diverse world. These strategies are equally effective in the…

MoDOT DBE Certification Workshop - In Person (Sikeston)

July 29, 2026In-personSikestonMO

MoDOT DBE Certification Workshop in Springfield

Registration Link:  https://www.modot.org/dbe-certification-workshops

MTI – Creating Stability for Teams – 2026-08-03

August 3, 2026Virtual

Creating Stability for Teams

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Small leadership behaviors create stability. This session focuses on practical actions leaders can take to increase predictability and trust.

Participants will:

Cost: $190

Register by June 1 to…

MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual

August 6, 2026Virtual

Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26629

MO APEX - Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Virtual

August 6, 2026Virtual

Assess Your Government Contracting Readiness - Virtual Workshop with SCORE

Registration Link:  https://www.score.org/mo/st-louis/business-education/assess-your-government-contracting-readiness-7-13-2026/

Building Strong Families Virtual August 2026

August 6, 2026 - September 10, 2026Virtual

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

6-Session Series August 6, 2026- September 10, 2026

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4…

4th Annual Sheep and Goat Field Day

August 7, 2026In-personMount VernonMO

This field day is a cooperative effort between MU Extension, Lincoln University and NC-SARE Program to provide practical knowledge to sheep and goat producers to make their operations successful. 

The field day is Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the SW MU Research Extension Education Center, 14548 Highway H, Mount…

The Gift of Aging

August 11, 2026In-personHannibalMO

Gift of Aging 2026: Living Well at Every Age

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
American Legion

Join us for the annual Gift of Aging conference, an educational event designed to help older adults, caregivers, and family members gain practical knowledge and connect with valuable community resources.

This year'…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026Virtual

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…

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual (August)

August 12, 2026Virtual

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Participants learn how to offer hope and help connect someone to lifesaving support.

Participants learn how to…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

August 12, 2026Virtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26637

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial (CP27126)

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026In-personNixaMO

This course is pending DFS curriculum release and subsequent train the trainers. This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Aerial Device certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/…

MTI – Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence -- 2016-08-20

August 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Navigating Difficult Situations With Confidence

Conflict is inevitable, but mishandled conflict damages productivity and morale. This session strengthens leaders’ ability to address tension directly and productively.

Participants will:

Landscaping for a Healthier Yard and Community

August 22, 2026In-personVersaillesMO

University of Missouri Extension and the Ozark Prairie Master Garden Chapter will host a landscaping workshop on Saturday, August 22, 2026, featuring Tim Moloney, Instructor of Landscape Design at the University of Missouri–Columbia. 

Moloney specializes in plant sciences and sustainable landscape design, helping participants learn…

NE Regional Grazing School - 2026

August 25, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-personWilliamstownMO

Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:

Participants learn concepts and skills that directly…

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (August)

August 28, 2026Virtual

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches participants how to recognize signs that a youth may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and how to offer initial support. Participants also learn how to encourage and connect youth to appropriate professional care when needed.

This evidence-based training introduces the…

Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd

September 2, 2026 - September 3, 2026In-personMount VernonMO

Rebuilding the cow herd is more than keeping back a few extra heifers—it’s about making intentional decisions that shape your operation for years to come. During this multifaceted, hands-on, 2-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Tues/Thurs Daytime

September 8, 2026 - November 12, 2026Virtual

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Tuesday and Thursday…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026Virtual

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…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - In-Person, Tuesday Evenings (St. Louis Only)

September 8, 2026 - November 10, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the in-person, Tuesday evening…

Women in Ag Workshop

September 9, 2026HybridEwingMO

Women in Agriculture Workshop

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and practical information for farm women, landowners, and agricultural professionals. This year's program will feature updates on agronomy, cattle health issues including Theileria orientalis and New World screwworm, agricultural policy, farm budgeting, and estate…

Neighborhood Leadership Academy - Virtual, Wednesday Evenings

September 9, 2026 - November 11, 2026Virtual

In 2026, there are three formats through which participants can take part in Neighborhood Leadership Academy: A) in-person on Tuesday evenings (St. Louis residents only), B) virtually on Wednesday evenings, and C) virtually on Tuesday and Thursdays during the noon hour. This registration page is for the virtual, Wednesday evening…

MTI – Responding Rather Than Reacting in Tough Situations – 2026-09-09

September 10, 2026Virtual

Responding Rather Than Reacting in Tough Situations

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Leadership credibility is often determined in high-pressure moments. This session focuses on practical techniques to regulate reactions and respond intentionally.

Cost: $190

Register by July 1 to receive 50% off…

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference 2026

September 15, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

CEC Conference 2026

2026 Theme:  Show-Me Momentum - From Main Street to Farm Gate

September 15-17, 2026 | Maryville, Missouri

Step into a community where momentum is more than a word—it’s something you can feel, build, and carry home with you.

The 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference invites…