Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Donations and Fundraising and Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27140)
November 17, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about state prohibitions on charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) by ambulance and fire protection districts and the penalties for conducting charitable gaming by such districts.Participants will also review the Internal Revenue Code requirements for and prohibitions on aspects of charitable…
Estate Planning: What's the Worst That Could Happen? (St. Clair County)
November 17, 2026In-personAppleton CityMO
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Forest Park Building, 206 E. 5th Street, Appleton City, MO
Cost: $15/person or $25/couple (to register as a couple, use promo code "COUPLES" when registering both spouses)
Course Description: In this course,…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Donations and Fundraising and Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27141)
November 17, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about state prohibitions on charitable gaming (bingo, raffles, etc.) by ambulance and fire protection districts and the penalties for conducting charitable gaming by such districts.Participants will also review the Internal Revenue Code requirements for and prohibitions on aspects of charitable…
Managing People, Processes & Projects
November 18, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find yourself having to “redo” work not done right the first time?
If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself, your employees, and your work group…
MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual
November 18, 2026Virtual
Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop
Registration Link: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26640
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…
Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Chillicothe
November 18, 2026In-personChillicotheMO
As agricultural lenders prepare for the upcoming loan renewal season, staying informed on the latest economic trends and local market conditions is essential. MU Extension invites all lenders, regardless of tenure and experience, to a timely seminar designed to equip lenders with the insights and tools needed to support sound lending decisions…
Dining with Diabetes -- Nov 18th - December 9th
November 18, 2026 - December 9, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO
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…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - November
November 18, 2026Virtual
Dr. Tanika O'Connor-Dennie is a poultry nutritionist and multidisciplinary animal scientist with more than 15 years of experience in livestock production, animal nutrition, and climate resilience. As Managing Director of Farm and Animal Nutrition Solutions Limited (FANS Ltd), she works across the Caribbean to develop sustainable, science-based…
Missouri Connected Care & Ethics Summit
November 19, 2026 - November 20, 2026HybridColumbiaMO
The Missouri Connected Care and Ethics Summit will bring together healthcare professionals, public health leaders, policymakers, educators, researchers, and technology innovators to explore the rapidly evolving role of telehealth and digital health in healthcare delivery. The summit aims to advance ethical and effective connected care across…
Native Seed Collection Workshop: Nodaway County
November 19, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO
Join us for a native seed collection workshop where we will be collecting seed by hand and learning how to identify plants by seed-head, how to collect seed from different families, and meet other locals with similar interest in your community! Seed collected from each site will remain onsite to ensure local ecotype recruitment of new plants.…
History of Tomato Canneries in Webster County
November 19, 2026In-personMarshfieldMO
The tomato canning industry was an interesting and important part of Webster County history.
Attendees will learn about this history and how it impacted the economy and daily lives of those involved.
Production practices will also be discussed and their effect on how tomatoes are grown and processed today.
Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Jackson
November 20, 2026In-personJacksonMO
As agricultural lenders prepare for the upcoming loan renewal season, staying informed on the latest economic trends and local market conditions is essential. MU Extension invites all lenders, regardless of tenure and experience, to a timely seminar designed to equip lenders with the insights and tools needed to support sound lending decisions…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - November 20th, 2026
November 20, 2026Virtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 20th, 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: November 20th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
…
Fire Fighter I and II Live Fire Skills (CT27101)
November 21, 2026In-personCassvilleMO
In order to meet certification requirements for NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, students must perform live fire skills in the presence of an approved evaluator. MU FRTI provides this opportunity through the use of mobile burn props that meet the requirements defined in 1001 and through the Missouri Division of…
Fire Don't Care (CP27103)
November 21, 2026In-personWest PlainsMO
The fires we fight are an equal opportunity creator of chaos and will kill and/or injure any firefighter without discretion or discrimination. The fire doesn’t care. After investigating hundreds of firefighter fatalities in the United States, NIOSH (National Institute of Safety and Health) has determined the top five issues surrounding these…
Extension Garden Steward: Lake Lodge at Swope Park
November 21, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
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…
Extension Master Gardeners: Lakeside Nature Center: Earth Keepers Day (Kansas City)
November 21, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater KC at Lakeside Nature Center for Earth Keepers day! The Master Gardeners will be teaching a lesson on "Leave the Leaves!" Each child can participate in digging in the leaves to find worms and insects in their natural habitat.
Learn more at: Lakeside Nature Center Earth Keepers Day…
Understanding Your Soil Needs - Gasconade County
November 23, 2026In-personOwensvilleMO
Understanding Your Soil Needs
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive crops, pastures, gardens, and landscapes. But how well do you understand what your soil needs?
Join MU Extension for a free, two-hour practical workshop designed to help farmers, gardeners, and landowners better understand their soil and make informed decisions…
Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Mexico
November 24, 2026In-personMexicoMO
As agricultural lenders prepare for the upcoming loan renewal season, staying informed on the latest economic trends and local market conditions is essential. MU Extension invites all lenders, regardless of tenure and experience, to a timely seminar designed to equip lenders with the insights and tools needed to support sound lending decisions…
Understanding Your Soil Needs - Miller County
November 30, 2026In-personTuscumbiaMO
Understanding Your Soil Needs
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive crops, pastures, gardens, and landscapes. But how well do you understand what your soil needs?
Join MU Extension for a free, two-hour practical workshop designed to help farmers, gardeners, and landowners better understand their soil and make informed decisions…
Next Level Leadership
December 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026In-personSedaliaMO
As your business grows, so do the challenges of leading people. Next Level Leadership is designed for experienced leaders who want to strengthen emotional intelligence, improve communication, build high-performing teams, and confidently lead through change. This interactive course provides practical strategies to help business owners and…
Practical Economic Insights for Missouri Agriculture in 2027- Bolivar
December 2, 2026In-personBolivarMO
As agricultural lenders prepare for the upcoming loan renewal season, staying informed on the latest economic trends and local market conditions is essential. MU Extension invites all lenders, regardless of tenure and experience, to a timely seminar designed to equip lenders with the insights and tools needed to support sound lending decisions…
The Effective Leader
December 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
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 effective leader. The…
2026 Illinois Composting Workshop, by MU, UIUC, and IL Pork Producers Association
December 2, 2026In-personBaylisIL
The 2026 Illinois Composting Workshop, hosted by the University of Missouri, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and the Illinois Pork Producers Association, will take place at the Orr Research Center (Pike County), in Baylis, IL. The workshop will provide stakeholders with an excellent opportunity to learn about effective livestock…
MU Extension Fall Tax Schools 2026 - Online
December 3, 2026 - December 4, 2026Virtual
The schools are designed to cover practical topics encountered by tax preparers. These schools will be using the 2026 National Income Tax Workbook from the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation. The schools will cover:
Day 1
Gift Taxes & RulingsIndividual Tax Issues - Part 1Individual Tax Issues - Part 2Retirement Tax…
No Exceptions Leadership - Leadership for the Real World Fire Officer (CP27114)
December 3, 2026In-personBattlefieldMO
In the fire service we frequently discuss and encourage our members to continually train on and practice the basic, fundamental skills of our craft. We espouse the critical nature of mastering the most used skills for our success, the safety of victims and the safety of our members. Whether it’s moving a hose line, pumping a truck or forcing…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
December 3, 2026 - December 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific results and need a framework to help accomplish an…
2026 Missouri Health Symposium and Rural Health Research
December 3, 2026 - December 4, 2026HybridKirksvilleMO
Transforming and Inspiring Rural Health for All
Join us December 3–4, 2026, at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, or online for two events focused on rural health research, resources, and community impact.
Thursday, December 3 | Rural Health Research Evening Event
Attend Strength as Medicine: Referrals That…
Extension Garden Steward: Colonial Farms
December 5, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO
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…
Built to Last: Your Farm, Your Legacy - Cape Girardeau County
December 5, 2026In-personJacksonMO
Join us for a free class focused on estate planning and farm succession planning. The morning session will be taught by Randy Stephens, our Ag Business specialist, and will focus on options to help ag producers smoothly transition the family farm to the next generation.
A wonderful catered lunch will be included in this…
Understanding Your Soil Needs - Virtual via Zoom
December 7, 2026Virtual
Understanding Your Soil Needs
Healthy soil is the foundation of productive crops, pastures, gardens, and landscapes. But how well do you understand what your soil needs?
Join MU Extension for a free, two-hour real issue based workshop designed to help farmers, gardeners, and landowners better understand their soil and make informed…
Focus on Kids: Lincoln County Parent Education Program (45th Circuit) - 12/8/26
December 8, 2026In-personTroyMO
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…
Break Even to Breakthrough: Know Your Numbers for Profit
December 8, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO
Sales and revenue alone do not guarantee profitability. We will cover how to identify fixed and variable costs, calculate how much each sale contributes toward covering expenses, and estimate the sales volume needed to break even and reach a profit goal. You'll leave with a clearer view of the numbers that drive sustainable growth--and one…
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - Virtual (December)
December 9, 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…
Excelling as an Administrative Professional
December 9, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
Understand & Grow Your Value as an Administrative Professional.
Administrative professionals often underestimate their impact, despite being incredibly valuable leaders within their organization. With ever-changing technology and organizational climates, expectations are increasing in job responsibilities and job performance for…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Board & Chief: An Effective Leadership Team (CP27142)
December 9, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the expectations and responsibilities for members of the board of directors of ambulance and fire protection districts and the role and responsibilities for the chief administrator. Participants will also learn about the limitations of individual director authority.Participants will also discuss…
Focus on Kids: Gasconade County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 12/9/26
December 9, 2026In-personOwensvilleMO
Conducted in cooperation with Missouri’s circuit courts, the Focus on Kids program satisfies the law that requires parents who are divorcing and creating or modifying a custody order to complete an educational parenting program.
Payment Methods accepted: payable by cash, check or money order made payable to: Gasconade County Extension…
Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Board & Chief: An Effective Leadership Team (CP27143)
December 9, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the expectations and responsibilities for members of the board of directors of ambulance and fire protection districts and the role and responsibilities for the chief administrator. Participants will also learn about the limitations of individual director authority.Participants will also discuss…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 12/10/26
December 10, 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…
5 Dysfunctions of a Team
December 11, 2026In-personSedaliaMO
Even the best businesses struggle when communication breaks down and trust is lacking. Based on Patrick Lencioni's best-selling leadership model, this course helps business owners and team leaders identify the common barriers that prevent teams from reaching their full potential.
Learn practical strategies to:
Improve…Faculty Friday--Growing People, Leaving a Legacy: Becoming the Mentor Others Remember
December 11, 2026Virtual
Most of us hope to leave a lasting legacy in the communities we serve through the programs we deliver, the partnerships we build, and the lives we touch. Yet one of the most meaningful and enduring ways to extend that legacy is by investing in the people who will carry the work forward.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or stepping…
Pearls of Production Grand Finale - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
December 11, 2026 - December 12, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Pearls of Production Conference
Date: December 11-12, 2026
Event Description:
Join us for the annual Pearls of Production Conference, designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities for livestock producers.
Participants may register for Friday only, Saturday only, or both days of the…
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
December 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026In-personSedaliaMO
The habits of successful leaders don't happen by chance; they're built intentionally. Based on Stephen Covey's proven principles, this course helps participants improve productivity, strengthen relationships, make better decisions, and become more effective leaders. Whether you're managing employees, serving customers, or growing your business…
Construction Management Leadership Institute
December 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
The construction industry is growing at a historic pace—and it needs leaders who can keep up. The Construction Management Leadership Institute is a three-day, high-intensity program designed for professionals ready to advance into stronger leadership roles in heavy civil, commercial, or industrial construction.
Developed by the University…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 12/15/26
December 15, 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…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 12/19/26
December 19, 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…
Tactical Decision Making from the Right Seat (CP27112)
January 6, 2027In-personBattlefieldMO
The officer in the right seat will determine from the onset, the success or not of the incident. As the first line goes, so goes the call could not be any truer when considering the decisions make initially by the first due officer. The fate of the call, in many cases, rests on that first due officer and his/her ability to get it…
Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Wichita, KS
January 11, 2027 - January 15, 2027In-personWichitaKS
Founded in 1990, the National Animal Cruelty Investigations School was the first of its kind, offering a combination of specialized veterinary and law enforcement training. Students from a range of backgrounds — including federal, state and local animal cruelty officers…
Braided Funding: Weaving Resources, Partnerships & Purpose for Greater Impact
January 12, 2027Virtual
What if your organization didn’t have to depend on a single grant, donor, or funding source to keep an important program going?
Braided funding is an intentional approach to bringing together multiple funding sources—such as grants, government support, philanthropy, sponsorships, individual giving, earned revenue, and community…
Seed Starting
January 12, 2027In-personGallatinMO
Do you want to start your own seeds at home? Come to the Seed Starting Workshop to learn the best methods for starting seeds at home to produce your own bedding plants to transplant into your garden. You will learn about the timing of sowing seed indoors and how to care for your seedlings to grow them into strong healthy plants for…