Estate Planning: What's the Worst That Could Happen? (Wayne County - March 2026)
March 30, 2026In-personPiedmontMO
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Piedmont Area Chamber of Commerce, 190 Henry White Blvd., Piedmont, MO 63957
Cost: No cost
Course Description: In this course, participants will see a fictional family who has done no estate planning. As life…
In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
March 31, 2026 - April 1, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
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.…
Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26121
March 31, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Holt County
March 31, 2026In-personOregonMO
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…
The Power of Positive Teams
March 31, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
The Power of Positive Teams
Many organizations are feeling pressure due to the increased competition for talent, having fewer people to keep up, and operating in a constant state of change. As a lack of connection deteriorates team culture and engagement, remaining positive and avoiding the doom-and-gloom forecasts can be challenging. Building a…
Brain and the Disease of Addiction - March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026Virtual
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) is a major public health concern in the United States. Nearly 43 million Americans 12 years of age or older are affected by this treatable, chronic medical disease. Approximately 23 million are in recovery and another 20 million are in active addiction. Participants will learn about the disease of addiction by…
Virtual New Council Member Orientation - March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026Virtual
Grab your lunch and join us online for a one-hour new council member orientation through Zoom. Learn about the history of Extension, your job duties and expectations as new council members, and how our team partners with you to serve our communities.
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.…
Social Media Strategies
March 31, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Social media works best when there’s a clear plan behind it. This workshop is designed to help small business owners create a social media strategy that feels focused, intentional, and realistic.
The session begins with defining your social media strategy. Before posting anything, you’ll explore why you’re on social media, who you want to…
Wayne County New Council Member Orientation - March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026HybridGreenvilleMO
Join us for a one-hour new council member orientation. Learn about the history of Extension, your job duties and expectations as new council members, and how our team partners with you to serve our communities.
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)- Virtual
April 1, 2026Virtual
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention program that teaches participants how to recognize warning signs, offer support, and connect individuals to help.
Participants will learn how to:
Question someone about suicidal thoughts in a compassionate way.Persuade them to seek help and offer hope.Refer…
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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Description: 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…
In-Person Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training Course
April 1, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
This PSA Grower Training Course is a one-day training for farmers looking to improve their understanding of produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).
The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §…
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
April 1, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes
Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the loss of…
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…
Table Gardening and Bucket Gardening
April 1, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
No space to make a garden? Come learn how to garden using buckets, 55 gallon drums and potting soil. You can take home a bucket to get your garden started - No Foolin'!
Cost: $5 (supplies fee)
Location: Kansas City North Community Center
Directions: See website - https://www.visitkc.com/listings/…
Pitching to Investors
April 1, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Raising investment capital starts with a clear, well-structured pitch. Pitching to Investors is designed for entrepreneurs who want to better understand how to present their business to potential investors and increase their chances of securing funding.
This class breaks down the core components of an effective investor pitch.…
Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?
April 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?
Leadership is a delicate balance of results and relationships. A recent Gallop poll found only 30% of employees say they are engaged and inspired at work. Perks, pay raises and promotions alone don’t do the job. What does create high job satisfaction is culture, teamwork and leadership. In this one…
MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual
April 2, 2026Virtual
Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26626
Description: This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government…
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…
Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training Grundy County
April 2, 2026In-personTrentonMO
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…
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Salem - April
April 2, 2026In-personSalemMO
Description: Gain confidence in understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome and how to manage it in daily life. Join this informative session to learn what Alpha-Gal Syndrome is, common symptoms, how screening works, and practical prevention strategies. You’ll also discover helpful tips for grocery shopping and reading labels so you can avoid hidden…
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…
Stocker Cattle/Risk Management Workshop-Hermitage, MO
April 2, 2026In-personHermitageMO
This workshop is a cooperative effort between MU Extension and Hometown Crop Solutions. MU Extension livestock field specialist Patrick Davis and Andy McCorkill will educated cattle producers on stocker cattle nutrition and health management. Furthermore there will be a representative from Hometown Crop Solutions, Gavon Hutchison, to discuss…
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…
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
Format: In-person, University of Missouri campus,…
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…
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.…
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.
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
Description:…
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?
This introductory…
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?
This introductory…
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.…
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…
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
Description: Are you ready to explore the world of government contracting? Whether you’re a small business owner or just curious about the opportunities, this introductory training will give you the foundation…
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.
Cost: $60 per personA limited number of full and…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…