Events

Whole Parent Foundation Parent Support Program

March 23, 2026 - May 11, 2026Virtual

Are you an expecting or postpartum parent or caregiver looking for a supportive, judgment-free space where others truly understand what you're experiencing? Are you a perinatal provider seeking trusted social support resources to share with families?

We’re excited to offer a free, welcoming resource for pregnant and postpartum families in…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Virtual March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026 - May 13, 2026Virtual

Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…

4-H Embryology: Show Me Hatching Chicks in the Classroom Program

March 23, 2026 - April 17, 2026In-personSaint JosephMO

MU Extension 4-H has released new and updated resources to support the Hatching Chicks in the Classroom (Show Me Embryology) program! These tools make it easier than ever for educators and volunteers to bring hands-on, real-world science into the classroom. 

The new resources help students: 

 Observe chick development…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - Lincoln University Extension, Scott County

March 24, 2026 - May 14, 2026In-personSikestonMO

The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere. 

The degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making this program suitable for adults of all levels and abilities.  

Published medical studies have…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Virtual March

March 24, 2026 - May 14, 2026Virtual

Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…

Taking Care of You - Owensville - March

March 25, 2026 - May 6, 2026In-personOwensvilleMO

Taking Care of You is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and experiences to help you manage the stress in your life. Managing life’s challenges in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and your overall health.

Each session, you will explore topics through small group discussion, self-reflection,…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 3 - March 26 - May 21st

March 26, 2026 - May 21, 2026Virtual

Take your strength training further with SSSH Level 3! Move at a slightly quicker pace. Progress to more complex strength training exercises that build muscle power and coordination. Continue to enhance your strength, agility and ability to complete everyday activities.$50 per individual or $75 per household (up to 2 people in the camera from the…

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Ripley County Doniphan Community Center

March 26, 2026 - June 9, 2026In-personDoniphanMO

Initial evaluation 3/26/2026

16 twice a week sessions

Final evaluation 6/9/2026

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Oregon County Thayer Nutrition Center

March 26, 2026 - June 9, 2026In-personThayerMO

Initial evaluation 3/26/2026

16 twice a week sessions

Final evaluation 6/4/2026

Freeze It! - Marble Hill

March 31, 2026 - April 28, 2026In-personMarble HillMO

The University of Missouri Extension is offering a sponsored four-session class series designed to help families reduce food waste, save money, and prepare healthy meals at home. This course is sponsored and has no additional cost to participants.

The program, Freeze It!, will be held March 31, April 7, April 14, and April 28 from 1:00 p.…

Rich Hill Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Bates County March-May

April 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026In-personRich HillMO

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Dining with Diabetes Chesterfield Family YMCA

April 1, 2026 - April 22, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

Dining with Diabetes is a four-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes-related complications. Each session offers detailed instruction, group activities, and a live cooking demonstration of a diabetes-friendly meal.   

Dining with…

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

April 2, 2026 - May 14, 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…

Building Strong Families Virtual April 2026

April 2, 2026 - May 7, 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 April 2, 2026- May 7, 2026

Session 1 Family Strengths

Session 2 Communication

Session 3 Stress Less, Live More

Session 4 Positive…

Exterior Live Fire Skills - CP26134

April 4, 2026In-personSavannahMO

This class utilizes classroom, demonstration, and hands-on skills training that enables students to safely and effectively attack common exterior fire situations. Topics include size-up, hose stream management, car fires, dumpster fires, gas cylinder and flammable liquid…

Extension Master Gardener- Spring Blooms Hike & Native Plant Garden Cleanup (Kansas City)

April 4, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO

Join Rachel Mandi, Burr Oak Woods Staff Naturalist, as she leads a nature hike on the trails behind the Burr Oaks Nature Center. Early wildflowers will be seen on this informal walk. The walk will last approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on how long the group wants to walk. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be joining…

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

April 6, 2026 - May 18, 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…

Moving Together - Spring 2026

April 6, 2026 - April 27, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Moving Together is a new physical activity program for adults in the perinatal period and their babies/toddlers. The class meets once a week for four weeks and includes stretching, movement to get your heart beating faster, and health education tips and materials. 

Program Details

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Princeton 12:30pm - 1:30pm

April 6, 2026 - June 4, 2026In-personPrincetonMO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1

Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty,…

Stone County Priority Session

April 6, 2026In-personGalenaMO

Extension’s Priority Sessions are designed to bring people together to talk about what matters most to the local economy and quality of life. These sessions create a welcoming space for business owners, community leaders, elected officials, and partners to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities related to topics like…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Princeton 5:30pm - 6:30pm

April 6, 2026 - June 4, 2026In-personPrincetonMO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 2

Take your strength training to the next level with 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.

Cost:…

Workshop on Container and Raised Bed Gardening - Cole County (Jefferson City, MO)

April 6, 2026In-personJefferson CityMO

This education program provides information to the gardener on different aspects of container and raised bed gardening. Some of the topics discussed will be reasons for container gardening and their advantages. The participants also learn about different tips for choosing container and plants and the maintenance of containers and plants on it.…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services - CP26342

April 6, 2026Virtual

In this course, participants will learn about the legal aspects of providing ambulance services by ambulance and fire protection districts or providing emergency medical services (EMS) by fire protection districts. Participants will review the board of directors’ role in determining the scopes…

Tomato Growers Bootcamp - Springfield

April 6, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Gardening time will be here before we know it!  Join us for the 2026 Tomato Growers Bootcamp to learn about all aspects of growing tomatoes.

Monday, April 6 from 6-8 pm at the Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. 

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. 

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Workers Compensation Insurance A-Z - CP26343

April 6, 2026Virtual

This course provides a foundational overview of workers' compensation insurance, including coverage and legal requirements, employer responsibilities, medical and wage loss benefits, managing claims, how premiums are calculated, especially for unpaid employees (sometimes referred to incorrectly…

Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

April 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

Are you working long hours but feel like your business can’t run without you? Do you wonder what your business would be worth if you decided to sell? Is your company stuck at a plateau and unable to break through to the next level of growth?

If you answered yes to these…

AI Content Creation and Curation

April 7, 2026Virtual

This Tech Tuesday will cover AI Content Creation and Curation - Learn how you can use AI in your Extension work. More information coming soon.

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention- Gerald- April

April 7, 2026 - May 26, 2027In-personGeraldMO

The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere. The degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making this program suitable for adults of all levels and abilities.

MO APEX - Get Started with Government Contracting - Hybrid

April 7, 2026HybridOverlandMO

Get Started with Government Contracting - Hybrid Workshop with SCORE

Registration Link IN PERSON (STL):  https://www.score.org/stlouis/event/get-started-government-contracting-person-472026

Registration Link Virtual:  https://www.score.org/stlouis/event/get-started-government-contracting-online-472026

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Oregon County

April 7, 2026In-personAltonMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…

Dining with Diabetes - Maryville

April 7, 2026 - April 28, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

Dining with Diabetes is a four-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes-related complications. Each session offers detailed instruction, group activities, and a live cooking demonstration of a diabetes-friendly meal.   

Dining with…

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training) | Osage Beach

April 7, 2026In-personOsage BeachMO

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?

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training) | Sedalia

April 7, 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?

Talk on Container and Raised Bed Gardening - Phelps County (Rolla, MO)

April 7, 2026In-personRollaMO

This education program provides information to the gardener on different aspects of container and raised bed gardening. Some of the topics discussed will be reasons for container gardening and their advantages. The participants also learn about different tips for choosing container and plants and the maintenance of containers and plants on it.…

Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

April 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

Every day employees are spending more and more time working in team and group situations. But few of them have ever received any training in how to succeed in these situations. Many employees are even threatened by the process.

During this program, you will learn and practice the fundamentals of…

MTI – Candid Conversations – 2026-04-08

April 8, 2026Virtual

Candid Conversations - Holding people accountable without damaging trust

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Accountability conversations are often avoided — or handled poorly. This session provides practical language and structure for addressing performance concerns clearly, directly, and respectfully.

…

Workshop on Container and Raised Bed Gardening - Osage County

April 8, 2026In-personLinnMO

This education program provides information to the gardener on different aspects of container and raised bed gardening. Some of the topics discussed will be reasons for container gardening and their advantages. The participants also learn about different tips for choosing container and plants and the maintenance of containers and plants on it.…

Women in Dairy - Picnic & Painting

April 8, 2026In-personRepublicMO

Break free for a relaxing day painting with artist Shawn Crowley. 

Picnic lunch followed by guided painting session. 

RSVP is required to ensure adequate supplies are available. 

Lunch begins 11:30 on picnic tables on patio of "Local".
Painting inside at 12:30 pm. 

Business partner:
Local…

Introduction to Collective Impact for Early Child Care

April 8, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Learn about the basics of collective impact, a collaborative framework to help communities solve complex issues. Collective impact is a framework that can bring together different stakeholders around a community issue such as child care. This is one of many community strategies that can be used to impact the early child…

Focus On Kids Cass County April 2026

April 8, 2026In-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.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026Virtual

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “Provisional” Private Applicator certification under Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE). Certification is administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and authorizes…

Christmas Card signing event for Soldiers Serving Overseas April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Join us on Wednesday April 8, 2026 to write messages in Christmas cards. H.E.R.O.E.S. Care will ship them to soldiers serving overseas in care packages to be delivered during Christmas 2026.

We will have cards available for you to sign and write messages. Donations of blank cards are welcome!

Apple Grafting Workshop (Bowling Green)

April 8, 2026In-personBowling GreenMO

Learn how to graft your own fruit trees in this fun and engaging hands-on workshop offered by MU Extension and take home 2 apple trees you've grafted during the class.

Every apple sold is from a grafted tree, and you can learn this technique yourself to grow the apple varieties you enjoy on a semi-dwarf or dwarf rootstock that will fit…

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

April 9, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26616

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Glasgow Spring 2026

April 9, 2026 - June 4, 2026In-personGlasgowMO

Take your strength training to the next level with 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.

Ag Resources Webinar

April 9, 2026 - April 16, 2026Virtual

Ag Resources Webinar

It can be hard for farmers to know what agencies to turn to for help and what programs may be available to help them reach their goals. To help with this, University of Missouri Extension’s Livestock Specialist Elizabeth Picking and Agronomy Field Specialist Haley Schwantz are hosting an Ag Resources Webinar. Farmers…

Workshop on Raised Bed Gardening - Phelps County

April 9, 2026In-personSaint JamesMO

This education program provides information to gardeners on different aspects of raised bed gardening. Some of the topics discussed will be reasons for raised bed gardening and their advantages. The participants also learn about different tips for locating the raised bed, different types of raised beds. The design of raised beds and using good…

Tomato grafting workshop

April 9, 2026In-personOsceolaMO

Workshop on grafting tomatoes and fruit trees with hands on tomato for participant experience the techniques.

To register call Debbie McSperitt at 417-646-2419

MU Extension, St. Clair County

Content Creation with AI

April 9, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

AI is transforming how we brainstorm, write, and design—but using it well takes strategy. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Descript to streamline your creative process without losing your authentic voice.

Led by Maliha Khan, Founder & CEO of Khanect the Dots LLC and Khancepts…

Chicken Processing Skills Series

April 9, 2026 - April 14, 2026In-personPinevilleMO

Join us for the Chicken Processing Skills Series, a two-part, hands-on set of classes in Pineville, MO. The first class covers home chicken processing basics (foundational steps, equipment, and food-safety practices for processing chicken for home use). The second class, Chicken Cut-Up & Product-Making, focuses on kitchen-based skills to…