Events

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 9 - 10:30amVirtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26616

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Glasgow Spring 2026

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 10:15am - Thu, Jun 4 2026, 11:15amIn-personGlasgowMO

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.

Ag Resources Webinar

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 12pm - Thu, Apr 16 2026, 1pmVirtual

Ag Resources Webinar

It can be hard for farmers to know what agencies to turn to for help and what programs may be available to help them reach their goals. To help with this, University of Missouri Extension’s Livestock Specialist Elizabeth Picking and Agronomy Field Specialist Haley Schwantz are hosting an Ag Resources Webinar. Farmers…

Workshop on Raised Bed Gardening - Phelps County

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 1 - 3pmIn-personSaint JamesMO

This education program provides information to gardeners on different aspects of raised bed gardening. Some of the topics discussed will be reasons for raised bed gardening and their advantages. The participants also learn about different tips for locating the raised bed, different types of raised beds. The design of raised beds and using good…

Tomato grafting workshop

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 1:30 - 3:30pmIn-personOsceolaMO

Workshop on grafting tomatoes and fruit trees with hands on tomato for participant experience the techniques.

To register call Debbie McSperitt at 417-646-2419

MU Extension, St. Clair County

Content Creation with AI

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 3 - 6pmIn-personKansas CityMO

AI is transforming how we brainstorm, write, and design—but using it well takes strategy. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Descript to streamline your creative process without losing your authentic voice.

Led by Maliha Khan, Founder & CEO of Khanect the Dots LLC and Khancepts…

First Responders Listening Session - Warren County Alcohol/Drug Reduction Support Coalition

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 4 - 5pmIn-personWarrentonMO

Join us for a conversation around substance use in your community.

The Warren County Alcohol/Drug Reduction Support Coalition wants to hear from you and get your perspective on the issues, barriers, or other experiences you've had in our community when it comes to substance use disorders.

Thursday, April 9 from 4-5pm at Warrenton…

Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) Childcare Clock Hours

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 5:30pm - Thu, May 7 2026, 7pmVirtual

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…

Show-Me Quality Assurance (SMQA)--Maryville

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personMaryvilleMO

4-Hers with food animal projects will have the opportunity to complete the Show-Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) certification requirement as part of those projects at this in-person training, Thursday, April 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Nodaway County Administration Center, 403 N Market St, Maryville. There is no cost to attend, but registrations are needed…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core - CP26281

Fri, Apr 10 2026, 8am - Sun, Apr 12 2026, 5pmIn-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…

Apple Grafting Workshop (St. Peters)

Fri, Apr 10 2026, 12:30 - 3pmIn-personSaint PetersMO

Learn how to graft your own fruit trees in this fun and engaging hands-on workshop offered by MU Extension. 

Grafting is done to provide good roots to a tasty fruit by combining a hardy rootstock with a desirable scion. 

Every apple sold is from a grafted tree, and you can learn this technique yourself to grow the apple…

Listening Session - Warren County Alcohol/Drug Reduction Support Coalition

Fri, Apr 10 2026, 4 - 5pmIn-personTruesdaleMO

Join us for a conversation around substance use in your community.

The Warren County Alcohol/Drug Reduction Support Coalition wants to hear from you and get your perspective on the issues, barriers, or other experiences you've had in our community when it comes to substance use disorders.

Friday, April 10 from 4-5pm at Creekside…

Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26267

Fri, Apr 10 2026, 6pm - Sun, Apr 19 2026, 5pmIn-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

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-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…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26333

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personVichyMO

Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder.  What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do…

Extension Garden Steward: Colonial Gardens

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-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…

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

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-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.

Utilizing Drones in Missouri Agriculture Workshop

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 9am - 5pmIn-personViennaMO

Join MU Extension specialists for a full-day workshop combining expert discussion and hands-on training on using drones in agriculture. This program will explore the latest drone technologies and what remote pilots need to know to operate them effectively. This workshop is sponsored by Vesper Energy.

What to Expect:

Women & Money; Building Stability After Change

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personSaint PetersMO

Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is partnering with MU Extension in St. Charles County to offer a financial literacy workshop designed to help women build confidence and stability in their financial lives. This session is especially for women who are newly widowed, recently divorced, stepping into independence for the first time, or beginning…

Clinton County Ag Entrepreneur Day

Sat, Apr 11 2026, 9:30am - 3pmIn-personPlattsburgMO

Join MU Extension Agriculture Field Specialists and the Clinton County Extension Council for Ag Entrepreneur Day, a learning and networking opportunity for small farmers and new landowners. The event will be held at the Community Courtyard in Plattsburg, Missouri, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Registration and…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper - CP26297

Mon, Apr 13 2026, 8am - Fri, Apr 17 2026, 5pmIn-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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1-Warren Health Department Spring

Mon, Apr 13 2026, 9am - Wed, Jun 10 2026, 10amIn-personWarrentonMO

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-Warren Senior Center Spring

Mon, Apr 13 2026, 9am - Wed, Jun 17 2026, 10amIn-personWarrentonMO

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.

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

Mon, Apr 13 2026, 9am - Thu, Apr 16 2026, 4pmIn-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…

Virtual Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 - M/W 9:30-10:30 AM

Mon, Apr 13 2026, 9:30am - Mon, Jun 22 2026, 10:30amVirtual

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

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 8:30am - 12:30pmIn-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,…

MTI – Leadership Impact Under Pressure – 2026-04-14

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personColumbiaMO

Leadership Impact Under Pressure

Data-driven insight for real-world leadership

Pressure reveals leadership. This session focuses on how leaders regulate emotion, make decisions, and influence others when the stakes are high. Participants complete the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) 2.0 Leadership Assessment to gain data-…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2-Warren Health Dept Spring

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 9am - Fri, Jun 12 2026, 10amIn-personWarrentonMO

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.

Farm Financials Made Easy - Annie's Project

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 10am - 12pmIn-personClintonMO

Farm Financials Made Easy - Annie's Project

Do you wish you understood your Schedule F and balance sheet better? 

Do you want to feel confident in knowledge of your farm's financial performance? 

Join us for an informal, engaging two-hour in-person event focusing on components of the Schedule F, basics of balance…

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Caruthersville Series 1 2026

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 10am - Thu, Jun 4 2026, 11amIn-personCaruthersvilleMO

Caruthersville Oaks Nutrition Center 

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

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

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

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 12 - 2pmIn-personIrontonMO

Ready to grow your gardening skills?
Whether you are 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.

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - April Community Roundtable

Tue, Apr 14 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:

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Princeton 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 12:30pm - Thu, Jun 11 2026, 1:30pmIn-personPrincetonMO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1

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,…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - April 14, 2026

Tue, Apr 14 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…

Start Your First Digital Marketing Campaign (for non-marketers)(Incubator Growth Intitiative)

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 1 - 3:15pmHybridChesterfieldMO

Digital marketing doesn't have to be confusing or time-consuming. In this practical workshop, you will learn to define a clear 90-day goal, identify your ideal customer, and sketch a simple "See-Learn-Act" digital campaign you'll be able to use immediately. No prior marketing experience is required--just bring your business knowledge and be…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Princeton 4:00-5:00 pm

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 4pm - Thu, Jun 11 2026, 5pmIn-personPrincetonMO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1

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,…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Princeton 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 5:30pm - Thu, Jun 11 2026, 6:30pmIn-personPrincetonMO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 2

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.

Cost:…

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

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 6 - 9pmIn-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

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 6 - 9pmIn-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?

Farm Financials Made Easy - Annie's Project (Evening Program)

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personClintonMO

Farm Financials Made Easy - Annie's Project

Do you wish you understood your Schedule F and balance sheet better? 

Do you want to feel confident in knowledge of your farm's financial performance? 

Join us for an informal, engaging two-hour in-person event focusing on components of the Schedule F, basics of balance…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Sales Taxes, Fees, and Bonded Indebtedness - CP26294

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 7 - 8pmVirtual

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…

High Tunnel Field Days - Spring 2026 - 5 Locations

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 12am - Tue, May 19 2026, 12amIn-personColumbiaMO

Registration is required for these events, see links below to register for a specific location.

Join MU Extension and local farmers for 5 on-farm workshops where we dive into best management practices for high tunnel production. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season…

In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 8am - Thu, Apr 16 2026, 5pmIn-personBallwinMO

The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 8 hours of classroom completion of ICAT (Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics), and 4 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a…

Introduction to Industry 4.0: Digital Transformation, Automation & Artificial Intelligence

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 8:30am - 12pmIn-personColumbiaMO

April 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM | Mizzou Engineering

An interactive, half-day workshop for Missouri manufacturers exploring what Industry 4.0 really is, why it matters, and how to begin the journey with clarity and confidence.

This workshop is facilitated jointly by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Mizzou…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 9 - 10amVirtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633

Composting

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personKansas CityMO

Presentation on composting at the Kansas City North Community Center.  North Kansas City Community Center is Located at 3930 NE Antioch Rd., Kansas City, MO 64117 

For more Information contact Dr. Todd Higgins at trhiggins@missouri.edu

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory - April 15, 2026

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 12 - 1:30pmVirtual

Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory (COMET) is a community training that recognizes rural values of neighbor helping neighbor, and communities being their own best resource, especially when concerned about another's emotional and mental well-being. During the training, participants learn a natural way to talk with a friend, a neighbor…

Focus on Kids: Gasconade County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 4/15

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 4 - 6:30pmIn-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…

Tunnel to Table Field Day: Early Bird Farms - Warren County

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 4:30 - 7pmIn-personWright CityMO

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 reduction of certain fungal pathogens. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize…