Events

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Owensville - August 2026

August 26, 2026 - November 4, 2026In-personOwensvilleMO

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

August 26, 2026Virtual

Cecilia Rabell (Mexico), a global leader in animal genetics and livestock production, is known for combining scientific expertise with real-world industry impact. Through her work advancing genetic improvement and livestock performance, she has helped shape the future of animal agriculture while serving as a strong advocate for developing the…

Recharge, Renew, Thrive: Exploring the Dimensions of Wellness / Recarga, Renueva y Prospera: Explorando las Dimensiones del Bienestar?

August 26, 2026Virtual

This session is in collaboration with the Purdue Extension Childcare team. This session will kick off the Wellness Wednesday Webinar Series. This course is an important first step towards helping child care educators understand that they must take care of themselves in order to take care of others. This course explores the 8 dimensions of…

STL Encore Connect: A New Community of (age 50+) STL Entrepreneurs

August 26, 2026Virtual

STL Encore Connect is a community of (age 50+) entrepreneurs, business owners, and business dreamers. Join to connect, learn, share, and grow. If you're in business, or exploring new ventures, you belong HERE.
The objectives for this community include the following:
1. Connect to, and network w/the Encore Entrepreneur STL Community
2.…

Wits Workout - Fall 2026 Vandalia

August 26, 2026 - September 16, 2026In-personVandaliaMO

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…

Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27148)

August 26, 2026 - August 27, 2026In-personEoliaMO

One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…

Extension Master Gardener Course- Cole County - 2026

August 27, 2026 - November 12, 2026HybridJefferson CityMO

The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 8/27/26

August 27, 2026In-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…

Food Safety Canning Workshop (Aug 27, 2026)

August 27, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Food Safety Canning Workshop
 

Learn Safe Home Canning with Pickled Dilly Beans:

Join the University of Missouri Extension for an interactive Food Safety Canning Workshop designed for home canners, gardeners, farmers, and anyone interested in preserving fresh produce safely. This hands-on workshop will teach participants the…

HHS Dining with Diabetes Rolla- August 2026

August 27, 2026 - September 17, 2026In-personRollaMO

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will…

2026 Tomato Festival

August 27, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

There’s nothing quite like a Missouri summer evening filled with the smell of fresh tomatoes, good food, and neighbors gathering together. Join us for the 2026 Tomato Festival at Jefferson Farm Extension and Engagement Center on August 27 from 4:00–7:00 PM for a celebration of gardening, flavor, and community.

This year’s festival will…

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…

Hay Production Farm Tour

August 28, 2026In-personMonettMO

Come and learn from some of the winning hay producers who have entered hay in this year’s Ozark Empire Fair hay contest.  Discussion will include:

- Top Quality Alfalfa Production – Dry hay and Haylage 

- Warm-Season Hay Options – Crabgrass and Bermudagrass 

- Cool Season Grass - Brome and Orchardgrass …

CEC Quarterly Exchange: Exploring Third Places

August 28, 2026Virtual

Join us for a CEC (Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities) quarterly webinar as we will explore "Third Places." 

Our guests will be Stephanie Campbell-Yount, owner of "Haven" in Maryville, MO and Elena Stephenson, Extension Community Development Specialist who has a focus on Community Arts and Creative Placemaking.

Stephanie…

Weed Control for Pastures and Hay Fields- Cultural, Mechanical, and Chemical Options

August 28, 2026In-personHoustonMO

An event geared for new producers and producers that want to expand their knowledge of weed control options.

August 20 - University of Missouri Extension - Houston, MO 

Take-home materials provided

Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents (CH27101)

August 29, 2026In-personCarrolltonMO

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, this class will familiarize you with nurse tanks,…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution (CP27154)

August 29, 2026In-personRiversideMO

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 when they fail. This presentation is filled with…

Extension Garden Steward: Trails West Library

August 29, 2026In-personIndependenceMO

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 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, and…

Speed Puzzle Contest - Extension Education Foundation in St. Charles County 08.29.2026

August 29, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

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

August 31, 2026 - October 26, 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.

Navigating MyChart for Seniors

August 31, 2026In-personPerryvilleMO

Has your doctor or healthcare provider ever mentioned MyChart? Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app. We’ll go over how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit. You’ll also learn about the portal’s…

Farm Walk & Talk: Produce Safety in Practice

August 31, 2026In-personAshlandMO

Join us for a farm field day at Three Creeks farm. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Paul Weber, co-owner of Three Creeks Farm and Produce Safety Trainer, and MU Extension specialists on how to implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.

You will learn about the laws in the United States that…

100 Miles, 100 Days - Springfield Community Walks-September

September 1, 2026 - September 24, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Join us for various Community Walks in September hosted by University of Missouri Extension as part of the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days initiative!

This no-cost, in-person event is a fun and encouraging way to connect with your community, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors during the summer challenge. Whether you’ve already been logging…

Tech Tuesday - How to edit video on a phone

September 1, 2026Virtual

Tech Tuesday series

Learn how to edit videos from start to finish using only your smartphone with Mel Wolverson. This hands-on session walks you through the complete mobile video editing workflow using Adobe Premiere for mobile, helping you turn your footage into polished, shareable content.

To get the most out of the workshop, take…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Boone County Fall 2026

September 1, 2026 - October 27, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

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. 

Focus on Kids: Osage County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)- 9/1/26

September 1, 2026In-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…

Extension Master Gardener Course - Clay/Platte County

September 1, 2026 - October 20, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Clay and Platte Counties are hosting an In-Person MU Extension Master Gardener Core Training course Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 beginning September 1, 2026 and ending October 20th, 2026.  The course will be offered at the Maple Woods campus of Metropolitan Community College, 2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, Missouri in the…

2026 Master Naturalist Core Training - Joplin

September 1, 2026 - November 17, 2026In-personJoplinMO

The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service. 

Participants receive natural resource-based training from natural resource experts on topics including: History of Conservation,…

Fall Pasture Management Workshop - Maries County

September 1, 2026In-personViennaMO

University of Missouri Extension in partnership with Heartland Regional Library System Vienna Branch is inviting you for a free Fall Pasture Management Workshop designed to help livestock and forage producers improve pasture productivity, extend the grazing season, and make informed forage management decisions. 

Topics will include…

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

September 1, 2026In-personChillicotheMO

What is helping Livingston 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?

Livingston County residents and community partners are invited to explore those questions during a county-wide fall Forum on Tuesday, September 1, from 6:00…

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…

MAEP Members Explore MO Ag Tour - Southeast Missouri

September 2, 2026 - September 3, 2026In-personJacksonMO

Register for the MAEP Explore MO Ag tour. The tour will look at MO agriculture operations in Southeast Missouri. We will meet in Jackson, MO at the MU Extension office. For those interested, BBQ lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 am at the office.

Day 1: We will be touring Scott County.

12:30 pm – Travel to Apple Ridge Orchard…

MU Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center Field Day 2026

September 3, 2026In-personAlbanyMO

Annual field day for agricultural producers.

Extension Master Gardener Chapter Event- Hummingbird Festival at George Owens Park (Kansas City)

September 3, 2026 - September 5, 2026In-personIndependenceMO

The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will host a table at the Hummingbird Festival in September, focusing on native plants that attract hummingbirds. We will also have hummingbird food recipe cards. There will be fun hummingbird games for the kids and activities throughout the day. Help us celebrate Missouri's smallest bird…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 9/3/26

September 3, 2026In-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…

Extension Garden Steward: The TreeHouse at Liberty Hospital (5-Week Course)

September 4, 2026 - October 2, 2026In-personLibertyMO

Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials? 

Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a five-week course 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,…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - September 4th, 2026

September 4, 2026Virtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 4th, 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: September 4th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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Extension Master Gardener Chapter Event: Inviting Hummingbirds to Your Landscape (Kansas City)

September 5, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO

Join Rachel Mandi, Burr Oak Woods Staff Naturalist, and the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City for a presentation on "How to Invite Hummingbirds into your Landscape". The event will be followed by a work session at the Burr Oak Woods native perennial garden, consisting of deadheading, seed collection, Butterfly Weed (Asclepias…

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 September Virtual - MU Extension

September 8, 2026 - October 29, 2026Virtual

Virtual SSSH Level 2 

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

September 8, 2026In-personMaysvilleMO

What is helping DeKalb 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?

DeKalb County residents and community partners are invited to explore those questions during a county-wide fall Forum on Tuesday, September 8, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 9/8/26

September 8, 2026In-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…

Central Region Show-Me-Select Meeting

September 8, 2026In-personJefferson CityMO

Join MU Extension for a Central Region Show-Me-Select® Consignment Meeting designed for past and prospective consignors and veterinarians. Learn about program requirements, deadlines, fees, sale eligibility, herd health and reproductive protocols, and opportunities to market quality replacement heifers through the Show-Me-Select program.…

Fall Pasture Management Workshop - Miller County

September 8, 2026In-personTuscumbiaMO

Join University of Missouri Extension for a free Fall Pasture Management Workshop designed to help livestock and forage producers improve pasture productivity, extend the grazing season, and make informed forage management decisions. 

Topics will include:

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…

Fall - Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3 (Virtual)

September 9, 2026 - November 30, 2026Virtual

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The Human Side of Extension: Building Trust, Access, and Sustainable Community Partnerships ISE

September 9, 2026Virtual

Successful Extension work depends on strong human connections, community trust, and inclusive engagement practices. This three-session ISE series equips Extension professionals with practical tools to engage individuals and communities navigating stress/trauma, disability, and policy/legalities—while building authentic relationships that…

Focus On Kids Cass County September

September 9, 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.