Excelling as an Administrative Professional
Wed, May 6 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Excelling as an Administrative Professional
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…
Business Growth Workshop Day - Perryville
Wed, May 6 2026, 10am - 2:30pmIn-personPerryvilleMO
Join for one, two, or all three business workshops focused on how to grow your business.
10am - Strategic Growth11:30am - Creating Your Brand Experience1pm - Funding for Business GrowthEach session will explore different approaches to growing your business.
No cost to attend.
Bring your own lunch.
Register https://…
Vegetable Garden Preparation
Wed, May 6 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Get Ready for the 2026 Vegetable Gardening Season with a class to help you prepare. Come to the Kansas City North Community Center to learn how to get your garden soil, garden tools, and yourself ready for the 2026 gardening season.
For more Information contact Dr. Todd Higgins at trhiggins@missouri.edu
So You Want to Start a Side Hustle – SBDC Training
Wed, May 6 2026, 4 - 5pmIn-personKirksvilleMO
So You Want to Start a Side Hustle – SBDC Training
Presenter: Bryce Cardwell
Ready to turn your skills, ideas, or passions into additional income? This one-hour training will provide practical strategies to help future business owners prepare to launch efficiently, minimize risk, and build momentum for long-term success.
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Through the Lock - CP26278
Thu, May 7 2026, 8am - 12pmIn-personLee's SummitMO
Through the lock forcible entry is one of the most overlooked and under-utilized forcible entry techniques. This technique is often thought to be too slow or too complex for many fireground applications. That is simply not true. This class is designed to teach the student a less…
Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius
Thu, May 7 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Unlocking Team Potential: The 6 Types of Working Genius
Do your team members struggle with burnout and frustration at work? Are meetings inefficient and unproductive? Do you wonder why some employees thrive in certain roles while others seem constantly drained?
Business owners, managers, and team leads today face the challenge of…
Business Growth Workshop Day - Poplar Bluff
Thu, May 7 2026, 10am - 2:30pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO
Join for one, two, or all three business workshops focused on how to grow your business.
10am - Strategic Growth 11:30am - Creating Your Brand Experience 1pm - Funding for Business GrowthEach session will explore different approaches to growing your business.
No cost to attend.
Bring your own lunch.
…
Extension Master Gardener Course - Morgan County Core Training
Thu, May 7 2026, 6pm - Sat, Jun 6 2026, 4:30pmIn-personVersaillesMO
The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow”. The Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticulture training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26323
Fri, May 8 2026, 8am - Sat, May 9 2026, 5pmIn-personPilot KnobMO
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…
Introduction to Grant Writing
Fri, May 8 2026, 9am - 4:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Introduction to Grant Writing
As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.
You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - May 8, 2026
Fri, May 8 2026, 9:30am - 12pmVirtual
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 7th, 2026 8PM
Cost: $75
Contact: Haley Schwantz
Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu
Training Date: May 8, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Description:
MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) provides the required education for individuals seeking Private Applicator or “…
Eating for Brain Health: Spices and more....
Fri, May 8 2026, 10 - 11amIn-personPoplar BluffMO
Dr. Kelley Brent will provide information on brain development, spices, and foods that help improve nutrition and health.
Central Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Sale
Fri, May 8 2026, 6:30 - 9pmIn-personViennaMO
Join us on May 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM at South Central Regional Stockyards in Vienna for a special heifer sale featuring 10 consignors offering high-quality, show-me-select heifers. This is a great opportunity for producers to evaluate and invest in proven genetics to move their herd forward. Online bidding will be available through DV Auction,…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26334
Sat, May 9 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personSt. PetersMO
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…
Women Owning Woodlands Spring Tree Identification Hike
Sat, May 9 2026, 10am - 12pmIn-personPark HillsMO
Join the Missouri Chapter of Women Owning Woodlands on a springtime tree identification hike! We discuss the importance of our native tree species and how we can use clues like bark, flowers, twigs, and leaves to identify them.
We will be hiking the Lakeview Trail at St. Joe State Park in Park Hills, MO. This loop trail is 1.3…
Composting 101_Nodaway County
Sat, May 9 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personMaryvilleMO
Have you been wanting to learn how to compost your yard and kitchen waste? Maybe you have started a compost pile, but it is not working correctly. Participants attending this free program will learn:
making and using compost in their gardensthe benefits of compostsources of composting materialsmethods of composingissues during compost making…
In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
Mon, May 11 2026, 8am - Tue, May 12 2026, 5pmIn-personIndependenceMO
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.…
Early Child Care Supports MO Businesses Series- Early Child Care Supports Thriving Businesses
Mon, May 11 2026, 8:30 - 10amVirtual
Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care system. MU Extension will feature 3 opportunities to learn more about how child care supports Missouri's economy and how individuals can take action in their communities.
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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Howell County
Mon, May 11 2026, 8:30am - Wed, Jul 15 2026, 8:30amIn-personWest PlainsMO
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 Fayette Spring 2026
Mon, May 11 2026, 10am - Wed, Jul 1 2026, 11amIn-personFayetteMO
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.
Cost:…
2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Howell County
Mon, May 11 2026, 11:30am - Wed, Jul 22 2026, 11:30amIn-personWest PlainsMO
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 shown benefits,…
Early Child Care Supports MO Businesses Series- Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace
Mon, May 11 2026, 12 - 1:30pmVirtual
Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care system. MU Extension will feature 3 opportunities to learn more about how child care supports Missouri's economy and how individuals can take action in their communities.
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Focus on Kids: Osage County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/11/26
Mon, May 11 2026, 4 - 6:30pmIn-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…
Chicken Processing Skills Series
Mon, May 11 2026, 5pm - Tue, May 19 2026, 8pmIn-personPinevilleMO
Join us for the Chicken Processing Skills Series, a two-part, hands-on set of classes in Pineville, MO. The first class covers home chicken processing basics (foundational steps, equipment, and food-safety practices for processing chicken for home use). The second class, Chicken Cut-Up & Product-Making, focuses on kitchen-based skills to…
Workshop (Rescheduled) on Tomato Production in Home Garden - Cole County
Mon, May 11 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personJefferson CityMO
The tomato is America’s most popular home garden crop. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, low in calories, and an excellent source of lycopene, the pigment that makes tomatoes red and has been linked to the prevention of many forms of cancer. In this program, speaker will talk on suitable environment, soil preparation, seedling…
Early Child Care Supports MO Businesses- Understanding Collective Early Child Care Work in Your Community
Mon, May 11 2026, 6:30 - 8pmVirtual
Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care system. MU Extension will feature 3 opportunities to learn more about how child care supports Missouri's economy and how individuals can take action in their communities.
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Energy Management for Entrepreneurs
Tue, May 12 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
This session introduces the four-domain energy framework for sustainable performance. Participants learn how to optimize energy rather than simply manage time.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the difference between time management and energy managementLearn the 4 Domains of Energy: physical, emotional, mental, and purposeRecognize…
Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - May Community Roundtable
Tue, May 12 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
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:
Explore innovative solutions to improve…
Focus on Kids: Lincoln County Parent Education Program (45th Circuit) - 5/12/26
Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 3:30pmIn-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…
Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - May 12, 2026
Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 2pmVirtual
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…
Tunnel to Table Field Day: Buckeye Acres Produce Farm - Johnson County
Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 3:30pmIn-personWarrensburgMO
Cost: $10
Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and increased crop yields. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize production, so…
Winning Federal Research Grants
Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 2:30pmVirtual
Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop is an introductory seminar designed for technology-based businesses seeking research and development funding through federal programs. This session provides an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how they support…
Public Relations Basics: Reach Your Audience through Multiple Avenues
Tue, May 12 2026, 2 - 3pmHybridSaint LouisMO
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Whether your company is new or well-established, you have a story to tell! There are multiple ways to share that story and market your company to the right audience and potential clients. This presentation will provide a beginner’s guide to getting the word out about your company through media relations and social media channels…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/12/26
Tue, May 12 2026, 5:30 - 8pmIn-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…
Poultry Processing Workshop - Christian County 5.12.26
Tue, May 12 2026, 6 - 7:30pmIn-personOzarkMO
Learn how to process live meat birds from start to finish. This workshop will provide hands-on learning covering the entire process. Each attendee will process a live bird and learn the food safety concerns when processing your own birds.
High-Performance Supervision
Wed, May 13 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
High-Performance Supervision
Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.
This seminar…
WITS Workout- Aging Best Senior Center- Jefferson City- 5-13-26
Wed, May 13 2026, 10:30am - Fri, May 29 2026, 11:30amIn-personJefferson CityMO
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…
MTI – De-Escalating Tension on Teams – 2026-05-13
Wed, May 13 2026, 1 - 2pmVirtual
De-Escalating Tension on Teams
Live Virtual Session I 60 minutes
Tension spreads quickly in teams. This focused session provides practical strategies for intervening early and reducing conflict before it escalates.
Participants will:
Identify early signs of rising tension.Select appropriate intervention…
Dining with Diabetes - Hermann - May
Wed, May 13 2026, 4:30pm - Wed, Jun 3 2026, 6:30pmIn-personHermannMO
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…
The Effective Leader
Thu, May 14 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
The Effective Leader
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…
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - virtual May-June 2026
Thu, May 14 2026, 1pm - Thu, Jun 18 2026, 3:30pmVirtual
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…
Women in Dairy | Millsap Farms
Thu, May 14 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
This month's meeting is hosted by Millsap Farms
Located on the Northside of Springfield (6593 Emu Ln, Springfield, MO 65803) Millsap Farms is adding value to the produce they generate on their urban farm with Thursday night "Pizza Nights".
Women in Dairy will attend May 14th to observe how they add value to one of…
Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - May 15th
Fri, May 15 2026, 9am - 12pmVirtual
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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Buchanan County
Fri, May 15 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personEastonMO
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…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26337
Fri, May 15 2026, 6pm - Sun, May 17 2026, 12pmIn-personGreenfieldMO
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26327
Sat, May 16 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO
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…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26265
Sat, May 16 2026, 8am - Sun, May 17 2026, 5pmIn-personLincolnMO
The learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing emergency vehicle drivers develop safe and competent driving skills. This course incorporates the major elements of a comprehensive…
Gasoline Tank Truck Specialist - CH26118
Sat, May 16 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personKennettMO
This course prepares the student to deal with gasoline tank truck emergencies by providing both lecture and hands-on activities specifically oriented to dealing with one of the most common hazmat incidents encountered by emergency responders today. Students will learn…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/16/26
Sat, May 16 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-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 Master Gardeners: Lakeside Nature Center: Celebrating Urban Birds (Kansas City)
Sat, May 16 2026, 10am - 2pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners Children's program at Lakeside Nature Center to celebrate urban birds! We will table at this event to learn more about what urban birds eat. Master Gardeners will be available to assist you with your gardening questions regarding improving habitats for backyard and neighborhood wildlife. Each child will make…