Events

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/…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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) | 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?

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?

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…

Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) Childcare Clock Hours

April 9, 2026 - May 7, 2026Virtual

Information needed: Name, Email, Childcare center, MOPD ID, 

When: Thursday, April 9,16,23,30 May 7

Where: Virtual 

Time: 5:30PM-7PM

What is PALS?

PALS is a series of learning sessions focused on physical activity. PALS sessions examine eight best practices areas for physical activity and address the…

Growing Tomatoes From seed to Harvest

April 9, 2026In-personMarble HillMO

Join us to learn about growing tomatoes from seed to harvest. We will cover variety selection, planting, care and pest management of tomatoes.

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core - CP26281

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026In-personRocky ComfortMO

This course is designed for individuals who are new to the position of driver/operator, anticipate future promotion to that position or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri driver/operator certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and…

Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26267

April 10, 2026 - April 19, 2026In-personGordonvilleMO

This introductory course for new fire service personnel acquaints participants with the basics of fireground duties. Discussions address fire service history, organization, fireground safety, and fire behavior. We will discuss and demonstrate basic hose practices, ground…

Fire Fighter I and II Live Fire Skills - CT26100

April 11, 2026In-personCape GirardeauMO

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…

Forest Farming in the Ozarks Workshop at Land of the Osages Research Farm

April 11, 2026In-personGravois MillsMO

A half-day educational event for Ozark forest landowners and foresters featuring presentations, demonstrations, and a guided forest walk focused on forest farming, including working with a forester on botanical forest management plans, market opportunities, coalition involvement, and harvest regulations and recommendations.

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper - CP26297

April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026In-personBrooklingMO

his course is designed for individuals who are new to operating a pumper, anticipate future promotion to that position or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri driver/operator pumper certification exam. In this class, students will build on the knowledge and…

Supervision Boot Camp: Frontline Series (4-Day program)

April 13, 2026 - April 16, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Supervision Boot Camp: Frontline Series (4-Day program)

Supervisors today face a world of tremendous change and challenge. This program is designed for new and experienced supervisors and managers who want to keep their knowledge and skill consistent with, or a step ahead, of the demands of the work place. The Boot Camp has been designed to…

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

April 14, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.

Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business that demonstrates how to read,…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - April Community Roundtable

April 14, 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:

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Sales Taxes, Fees, and Bonded Indebtedness - CP26289

April 14, 2026Virtual

In this course, participants will learn about ways to raise revenue for ambulance and fire protection districts other than property taxes and charitable donations and fundraisers. Participants will learn about sales and local use taxes, property tax rollbacks from sales tax collections, service…

Gardening Basics- Iron County

April 14, 2026In-personIrontonMO

Ready to grow your gardening skills?
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to dig deeper, this class covers the essentials to set you up for success. Topics include site selection, soil basics, plant selection, and routine care. The session provides clear, practical guidance to help your garden thrive all season long.

Contact:…

Advanced QuickBooks Online Training (In-Person) | Osage Beach

April 14, 2026In-personOsage BeachMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular accounting software 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?

Advanced QuickBooks Online Training (In-Person) | Sedalia

April 14, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular accounting software 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?