Events

Retain With Intention - Building a Better Missouri Cow Herd

Tue, May 5 2026, 7:30am - Wed, May 6 2026, 12pmIn-personColumbiaMO

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, 1.5-day program will provide Missouri producers with practical tools to evaluate genetics, nutrition, fertility, and performance data when selecting and…

On-the-Job Training Workshop: Skills for Workplace Trainers

Tue, May 5 2026, 8am - 12pmIn-personClintonMO

Why This Training Matters

Did you know that:

Yet, many supervisors, trainers, and peer mentors receive little to no guidance on how to train others effectively. This workshop bridges that gap—equipping your team with new skills,…

The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™

Tue, May 5 2026, 8:30am - 12:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

The Great Game of Business® – Minigames™MiniGames™ What to Expect:

MiniGames™ are a fun and effective way to gamify performance, drive results, and boost employee engagement. By turning business challenges into focused, short-term games, teams build business literacy, strengthen collaboration, and generate measurable outcomes — all while…

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

Tue, May 5 2026, 9 - 10:30amVirtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26617

Adobe Express

Tue, May 5 2026, 10 - 11amVirtual

Tech Tuesday

For May's Tech Tuesday, we'll learn more about Adobe Express video editing and animations. We'll also cover how to create an event image for PEARS and the website using the MU Extension template in Express. 

This event will be followed on May 18 by an Adobe Express 101 session for Staff Recognition Week. The later…

Business Growth Workshop Day - Sikeston

Tue, May 5 2026, 10am - 2:30pmIn-personSikestonMO

Join for one, two, or all three business workshops focused on how to grow your business. 

Each session will explore different approaches to growing your business. 

No cost to attend.

Bring your…

Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention - Warrenton

Tue, May 5 2026, 10am - Tue, Jun 30 2026, 11amIn-personWarrentonMO

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…

Workshop on Tomato Production in Home Garden - Osage County

Tue, May 5 2026, 10am - 12pmIn-personLinnMO

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…

Passion to Profit: Psychology-Driven Offer Creation & Sustainable Business Foundations

Tue, May 5 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Many entrepreneurs struggle to turn their skills and passions into revenue. This session introduces a psychology-backed framework for aligning strengths, market demand, and transformation into a clear, profitable offer.

Learning Objectives:

RaFF's Spring 2026 Farm Income Outlook for Missouri Webinar

Tue, May 5 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Report authors will break down what lies ahead for the state’s agricultural economy. We’ll discuss projected changes in net farm income, key crop and livestock trends, rising production costs, and the growing role of government payments. Gain timely insights to support planning, risk management, and decision-making for the 2026 and 2027 seasons…

Protecting Your Personal Information Online - Shannon County

Tue, May 5 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pmIn-personEminenceMO

In partnership with AARP's Senior Planet program, this course explores creating safe passwords, recognizing spam and phishing attempts, secure online shopping, and safe use of social media.    

There is no cost to participate.  

LOCATION:  Eminence Senior Center, 108 Grey Jones Dr., Eminence, MO

DATE:…

Growing Tomatoes From seed to Harvest

Tue, May 5 2026, 6:30 - 8pmIn-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.

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.

Each 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

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 @ Joyce Raye Patterson, May-June 2026

Wed, May 6 2026, 12:30pm - Mon, Jun 29 2026, 11amIn-personSaint JosephMO

Description: 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.Instructor Contact InformationRachel…

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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Dining with Diabetes-Hickory County-May 2026

Wed, May 6 2026, 6pm - Wed, May 27 2026, 8pmIn-personHermitageMO

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 and tasting of a diabetes-friendly meal.   

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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. 

Each 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…

Livestock Genetics Unlocked

Thu, May 7 2026, 6 - 7:30pmIn-personFultonMO

Livestock Genetics Unlocked is an interactive youth event that introduces participants to the basics of livestock genetics and how traits are passed from one generation to the next in cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.

A highlight of the program is the Genetic Lock Box Challenge, where youth solve genetically focused puzzles to discover the…

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:

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.

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. 

Description:…

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:

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:

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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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.