Events

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Warren

December 18, 2025In-personWarrentonMO

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…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Mobile Water Supply - CP26274

December 21, 2025 - December 22, 2025In-personFair GroveMO

This course is designed for individuals who have completed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core and who are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Mobile Water Supply certification exam. In this class, students will discuss duties and responsibilities of the driver/…

Ethics and Professionalism

December 22, 2025Virtual

Building Integrity for Every Decision: Online-ZOOM

In Ethics and Professionalism, principles that should guide personal conduct are reviewed.  The application of moral principles, such as principles of fairness, honesty, and…

Henry County Extension Council Officer Meeting

December 30, 2025In-personClintonMO

Henry County Extension Council Officer Meeting

Cost: Free

Contact: Verlinda Talley, TalleyV@missouri.edu, 660…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) 1/3/26

January 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…

New Year's Winter Tree Identification Hike

January 3, 2026In-personHigh RidgeMO

Celebrate 2026 by joining specialists from MU Extension for a New Year’s hike! Learn how to identify trees in the wintertime using clues like twigs, buds, and bark. 

There will be multiple hike locations across Missouri happening on Saturday, January 3rd at 10 am. Please select the hike you wish to attend when registering:

Law Enforcement Training Academy - Spring 2026

January 5, 2026 - April 24, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

At the Law Enforcement Training Institute, we offer a Class A-certified 600-hour basic training academy. You will receive training that exceeds Missouri's minimum requirements for peace officer certification. In 16 weeks you will attend a progressive and fast-paced…

Violent Encounter Survival Training (V.E.S.T.) Firefighter and EMS Edition, Level I (CP26272)

January 5, 2026In-personHazelwoodMO

This course is designed to address the violent encounters commonly faced by first responders, including fire and EMS personnel. Participants will learn vital verbal de-escalation skills, effective scene safety protocols, and hands-on techniques to ensure both patient and personnel safety. The…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 MU Campus Monday/Wednesday 11:30AM

January 5, 2026 - February 25, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Description: 

Take your strength training further with SSSH Level 3! Move at a slightly quicker pace. Progress to more complex strength training exercises that build muscle power and coordination. Continue to enhance your strength, agility and ability to complete everyday activities.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Audrain

January 5, 2026In-personMexicoMO

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Virtual January 1-2pm

January 6, 2026 - March 3, 2026Virtual

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Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention - Spokane

January 7, 2026 - March 13, 2026In-personSpokaneMO

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.  

Published medical studies have…

2026 MU Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training

January 8, 2026 - February 26, 2026Hybrid

This program is for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial and Public Pesticide Applicator Recertification and for Licensed Pesticide Technician Retraining. 

This program provides recertification for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial,…

Great Plains Growers Conference

January 8, 2026 - January 10, 2026In-personSaint JosephMO

The Great Plains Growers Conference (GPGC) is THE HUB for commercial fruit and vegetable producers, specialty crops and hobbyists across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and other Midwestern states.
 
There’s no better place to connect with growers and experts from your region than the Great Plains Growers Conference.…

Dining with Diabetes Online January 8th - 29th, 2026

January 8, 2026 - January 29, 2026Virtual

Dining with Diabetes is an online 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…

Street Smart Command - CP26251

January 8, 2026In-personBuffaloMO

Taking command at a scene is the easy part, but having a command presence and being able to control the fireground is something very different.  We find too many times that incident commanders get too focused on accountability boards, flow charts, organizational…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cape Girardeau County

January 9, 2026In-personJacksonMO

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…

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Techniques for Emergency Responders (CP26230)

January 10, 2026In-personFarmingtonMO

Description: The University of Missouri Extension’s Fire & Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI) is charged with the responsibility of providing comprehensive continuing professional education and training to Missouri’s fire service, emergency responders, and allied personnel. Always mindful of its mission, MU FRTI has a direct impact on the…

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26253

January 10, 2026In-personNixaMO

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…

Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Online: ZOOM - January

January 12, 2026 - January 16, 2026In-personOnline: ZOOM

Online: ZOOM

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.…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 - Virtual January - March

January 12, 2026 - March 9, 2026Virtual

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Ste. Genevieve County 1-12-26

January 12, 2026In-personSainte GenevieveMO

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1-Osceola Winter

January 12, 2026 - March 9, 2026In-personOsceolaMO

Description: 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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 - Virtual Jan

January 12, 2026 - March 9, 2026Virtual

Description: 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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1-Clinton Methodist Church-Henry County

January 13, 2026 - March 5, 2026In-personClintonMO

Class Description: 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…