Central Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale
May 8, 2026In-personViennaMO
Join us on May 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM at South Central Regional Stockyards in Vienna for a special heifer sale featuring 10 consignors offering high-quality, show-me-select heifers. This is a great opportunity for producers to evaluate and invest in proven genetics to move their herd forward. Online bidding will be available through DV Auction,…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26334
May 9, 2026In-personSt. PetersMO
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Ambulance Association and the Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts have developed…
Women Owning Woodlands Spring Tree Identification Hike
May 9, 2026In-personPark HillsMO
Join the Missouri Chapter of Women Owning Woodlands on a springtime tree identification hike! We discuss the importance of our native tree species and how we can use clues like bark, flowers, twigs, and leaves to identify them.
We will be hiking the Lakeview Trail at St. Joe State Park in Park Hills, MO. This loop trail is 1.3…
Composting 101_Nodaway County
May 9, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO
Have you been wanting to learn how to compost your yard and kitchen waste? Maybe you have started a compost pile, but it is not working correctly. Participants attending this free program will learn:
making and using compost in their gardensthe benefits of compostsources of composting materialsmethods of composingissues during compost making…
In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
May 11, 2026 - May 12, 2026In-personIndependenceMO
The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 8 hours of classroom completion of ICAT, and 4 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a focus on those that do not involve suspects with guns.…
A Day Without Child Care - Early Child Care Supports Thriving Businesses
May 11, 2026Virtual
A Day Without Child Care:
This national awareness campaign is observed on May 11, 2026 to help the community understand the importance of child care in keeping our communities thriving. Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Fayette Spring 2026
May 11, 2026 - July 1, 2026In-personFayetteMO
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.
Cost:…
A Day without Child Care- Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace
May 11, 2026Virtual
A Day Without Child Care:
This national awareness campaign is observed on May 11, 2026 to help the community understand the importance of child care in keeping our communities thriving. Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care…
Chicken Processing Skills Series
May 11, 2026 - May 19, 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…
A Day Without Child Care- Understanding Collective Early Child Care Work in Your Community
May 11, 2026Virtual
A Day Without Child Care:
This national awareness campaign is observed on May 11, 2026 to help the community understand the importance of child care in keeping our communities thriving. Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care…
Energy Management for Entrepreneurs
May 12, 2026Virtual
This session introduces the four-domain energy framework for sustainable performance. Participants learn how to optimize energy rather than simply manage time.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the difference between time management and energy managementLearn the 4 Domains of Energy: physical, emotional, mental, and purposeRecognize…
Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - May Community Roundtable
May 12, 2026Virtual
Virtual Community Roundtable Series
When: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)
Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:
Explore innovative solutions to improve…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - May 12, 2026
May 12, 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…
Tunnel to Table Field Day: Buckeye Acres Produce Farm - Johnson County
May 12, 2026In-personWarrensburgMO
Cost: $10
Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and increased crop yields. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize production, so…
Winning Federal Research Grants
May 12, 2026Virtual
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop is an introductory seminar designed for technology-based businesses seeking research and development funding through federal programs. This session provides an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how they support…
Public Relations Basics: Reach Your Audience through Multiple Avenues
May 12, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
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Whether your company is new or well-established, you have a story to tell! There are multiple ways to share that story and market your company to the right audience and potential clients. This presentation will provide a beginner’s guide to getting the word out about your company through media relations and social media channels…
High-Performance Supervision
May 13, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
High-Performance Supervision
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…
WITS Workout- Aging Best Senior Center- Jefferson City- 5-13-26
May 13, 2026 - May 29, 2026In-personJefferson CityMO
If you are an older adult, WITS Workout can help you keep your brain healthy through fun activities and spending time with others who want to do the same. It can improve your memory, attention and thinking skills. In the program, you will solve puzzles, discuss different topics and learn ways to take care of your brain. WITS Workout combines…
MTI – De-Escalating Tension on Teams – 2026-05-13
May 13, 2026Virtual
De-Escalating Tension on Teams
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Tension spreads quickly in teams. This focused session provides practical strategies for intervening early and reducing conflict before it escalates.
Participants will:
Identify early signs of rising tension.Select appropriate intervention…
Dining with Diabetes - Hermann - May
May 13, 2026 - June 3, 2026In-personHermannMO
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…
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - virtual May-June 2026
May 14, 2026 - June 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…
Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - May 15th
May 15, 2026Virtual
Completing this training makes one eligible for the Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator license. The license will allow you to legally use or determine the need for the use of any restricted use pesticide while under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, certified noncommercial applicator or certified…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26337
May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026In-personGreenfieldMO
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26327
May 16, 2026In-personPoplar BluffMO
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Ambulance Association and the Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts have developed…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26265
May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026In-personLincolnMO
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…
Gasoline Tank Truck Specialist - CH26118
May 16, 2026In-personKennettMO
This course prepares the student to deal with gasoline tank truck emergencies by providing both lecture and hands-on activities specifically oriented to dealing with one of the most common hazmat incidents encountered by emergency responders today. Students will learn…
Extension Master Gardeners- Lakeside Nature Center: Celebrating Urban Birds (Kansas City)
May 16, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners Children's program at Lakeside Nature Center to celebrate urban birds! We will table at this event to learn more about what urban birds eat. Master Gardeners will be available to assist you with your gardening questions regarding improving habitats for backyard and neighborhood wildlife. Each child will make…
4-H Day with the Cardinals 2026
May 16, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
4-H Day with the CardinalsMay 16, 2026
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
You are invited to join us for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. The Cardinals will be taking on the Kansas City Royals at a 1:15 p.m. game. Don't miss out! We have a limited number of tickets, and they go quickly!
Ticket ordersTickets must be purchased online by…
Extension Master Gardeners- Spring on the Farm at Watkins Woolen Mill (Kansas City)
May 16, 2026In-personLawsonMO
Join the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site for the Spring on the Farm event. This event features historically-accurate 1870's era crafts, dresses, and demonstrations. The Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) will be on-site at the beautiful kitchen garden, a garden planted and maintained…
Tunnel to Table Field Day: Meyer Farms - Pike County
May 18, 2026In-personLouisianaMO
Cost: $10
Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and reduction of certain foliar diseases. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26345
May 18, 2026 - May 19, 2026In-personGrandinMO
Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder. What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…
Garden 'n Grow _Gentry County
May 19, 2026 - July 23, 2026In-personAlbanyMO
Guided by adult volunteers, development of the whole child is emphasized as well as team building as each youth gardens with a partner. Adult leaders use cooperative teaching skills to educate youths about seeds, transplants, garden planning and design, site preparation, soils, plant growth and development, costs of production, garden pests,…
SBIR Bootcamp
May 19, 2026Virtual
SBIR Bootcamp is a focused, two-day training designed for entrepreneurs and innovators with technologies that have strong commercial potential and align with federal research priorities. This program supports participants who are interested in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…
Trademark Basics
May 19, 2026Virtual
Join this interactive webinar to learn practical Trademark Basics tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will go over key topics regarding Trademark Basics and show how it can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to preserve and monetize your innovations. The session…
MTI – Leading Through Uncertainty – 2026-05-20
May 20, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Leading Through Uncertainty
Creating stability during change
Change is constant — but strong leadership provides direction even when outcomes aren’t fully defined. In this interactive session, participants explore how uncertainty affects team morale, communication, and performance. Leaders will learn practical strategies to reduce…
Leading Above the Noise
May 20, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Leading Above the Noise
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……
LWD_Reimagining Your Workforce St. Louis
May 20, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
Reimagining Your Workforce Conference brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community partners to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing today’s workforce challenges. Participants will gain actionable tools, hear real-world examples, and engage in cross-sector conversations focused on expanding…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
May 20, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633
Description: This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Government buyers…
The Effective Leader
May 20, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Effective Leader
Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need for leadership at all levels. Because people want to be led, not managed, managers need to develop as leaders in addition to being highly competent in functional management areas. There is an impressive body of knowledge regarding leadership, and the skills needed to be an…
History of Corn
May 20, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Corn is the most widely grown crop in the world. Have you ever wondered where corn originated and how it became the most important crop grown in the US? Come learn about the fascinating history of corn and why it is the most important crop in the United States and in many cultures around the world.
For more…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Property Taxes 101 - CP26290
May 20, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the legal requirements and the timing and order of events for approving budgets for ambulance and fire protection districts and setting the property tax levy rates for such districts. Participants will also learn about choices for the fiscal year of…
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory - May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026Virtual
Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a community training that recognizes rural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and communities being their own best resource, especially when concerned about another's emotional and mental well-being. During the training, participants learn a natural way to talk with a friend, a neighbor…
Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes Toolkit - virtual Spring 2026
May 20, 2026 - June 24, 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…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Property Taxes 101 - CP26295
May 20, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the legal requirements and the timing and order of events for approving budgets for ambulance and fire protection districts and setting the property tax levy rates for such districts. Participants will also learn about choices for the fiscal year of…
Summer Self-Care: Beating the Heat & Recharging Your Energy
May 21, 2026In-personSullivanMO
Explore common summer stressors - such as disrupted routines, increased caregiving demands, and heightened expectation, and how they impact overall well-being. Participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress, maintain balance, and support their mental health throughout the summer months.
Scenic Regional Library Sullivan…
Southwest Region Council Lunch & Learn
May 22, 2026Virtual
Council Training held during the lunch hour. The SW region Extension Engagement Specialist hold a Council Lunch and Learn the fourth Friday of every other month beginning in May 2026. The sessions will address different topics and provide an opportunity for council members to learn from each other.
Extension Master Gardeners- Lee's Summit Art Walk (Kansas City)
May 22, 2026In-personLee's SummitMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at the 4th Fridays Art Walk at Howard Station Park in Lee's Summit on Friday, May 22nd from 5-8pm. The theme is "Art Grows Here" featuring various kids activities, live music, and artist pop-ups throughout downtown Lee's Summit.
Event Location:
Howard Station…
Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP26314
May 23, 2026In-personCleverMO
Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire Education Fund.
the least…
Trench Rescue: Awareness - CR26144
May 26, 2026In-personSt. LouisMO
This class will give you information on what you can do and what hazards to look for when you are the first on the scene of a trench collapse rescue. But most of all, how to be safe and not become a victim yourself. This class meets requirements of Chapter 11, NFPA 1670…
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026Virtual
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…