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Events

Multi-Family Fire Tactics: Garden and Stand-Alone Apartment Buildings - CP26250

January 29, 2026In-personBattlefieldMO

We all have buildings in our jurisdictions that are considered multi-family occupancies. These structures create multiple challenges for us when they burn. The focus of this class is the garden or stand-alone apartment buildings four stories or less. The class will cover important factors for firefighters and officers to consider when responding…

2026 Christian County Private Pesticide Applicator Training

January 29, 2026In-personOzarkMO

This in-person course provides the Restricted Use Pesticide required training and certification for the Private Applicator's Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control license for agricultural producers who are 18 years and older. This training also applies to the Provisional Private Applicator's license for those 16 to 17 years of age and…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Howell County -2026

January 29, 2026In-personWest PlainsMO

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cape Girardeau County

January 29, 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…

Courage To Be Safe So Everyone Goes Home (CP26235)

January 29, 2026In-personBuffaloMO

Developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Team, this class is intended to influence the participants toward changing the attitude that firefighter deaths are a normal and acceptable outcome. The program promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect firefighters from…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cape Girardeau County

January 30, 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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Howard County

January 30, 2026In-personFayetteMO

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…

Early Child Care Supports Thriving Communities (January 2026)

January 31, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Learn about early child care’s impact on families and communities. Early child care has the ability to affect three generations—parents, children and children’s children. Early child care allows parents to work, helps connect families to resources and therefore lowers parental stress. Early child care helps children…

Extension Garden Steward: The Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)

January 31, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

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…

Understanding Your Community's Early Child Care Story (January 2026)

January 31, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Child care is an issue in many communities across the United States. However, communities are also unique. With this uniqueness comes unique challenges. Learn how to use data, conversations and observations to better understand your community’s child care landscape.  At the end of this course, participants will be…

Christmas Card signing event for Soldiers Serving Overseas January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:30 - 4:30 pm to write messages in Christmas cards. H.E.R.O.E.S. Care will ship them to soldiers serving overseas in care packages to be delivered during Christmas 2026.

We will have cards available for you to sign and write messages. Donations of blank cards are welcome!

Speed Puzzle Contest - Extension Education Foundation in St. Charles County 01.31.2026

January 31, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

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DescriptionSpeed Puzzle Event - Teams of 1, 2, and 4. For each category, the winning team will be the team with the least amount of puzzle pieces when time is called.You are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcohol beverages.Each team will work the same puzzle design (number of pieces…

Live Fire Instructor - CP26242

February 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026In-personBransonMO

This course addresses NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, Chapters 4, 6-9, 2012 edition competencies for the fire service instructor. This course focuses on safely preparing for live burns, using gas-fired and non-gas-fired permanent structural props, and working with exterior live fire props. Students will cover incident reports…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Dade County

February 2, 2026In-personLockwoodMO

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…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - Poplar Bluff Library

February 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026In-personPoplar BluffMO

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…

2.2.2026_Supervisory_Certificate_Series_Virtual

February 2, 2026 - March 5, 2026Virtual

Today’s supervisors face more complexity than ever—hybrid work environments, heightened employee expectations, AI disruption, and increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources. Technical skill alone is no longer enough. Effective supervision requires emotional intelligence, coaching capability, decision confidence, and the ability to lead…

Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace (February 2026)

February 2, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Learn about the various policies that employers can adopt to create more family friendly work places. These policies have the ability to support recruitment and retainment issues experienced by employers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognize different policies that employers can…

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Online

February 3, 2026 - March 26, 2026Virtual

This class is offered online starting Tuesday Feb 3rd at 1 pm, and offered every Tuesday Thursday for 16 sessions online. 

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) and Ag Update - Harrison County 2026

February 3, 2026In-personBethanyMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…

2026 Barry County Private Pesticide Applicator Training

February 3, 2026In-personCassvilleMO

This in-person course provides the Restricted Use Pesticide required training and certification for the Private Applicator's Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control license for agricultural producers who are 18 years and older. This training also applies to the Provisional Private Applicator's license for those 16 to 17 years of age and…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Morgan County Seed

February 3, 2026In-personBarnettMO

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…

Dining with Diabetes Online February 3-February 24

February 3, 2026 - February 24, 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…

Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) Childcare Clock Hours

February 3, 2026 - March 3, 2026Virtual

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

When: Tuesdays, February 3,10,17,24 March 3

Where: Virtual 

Time: 4:30PM-6PM

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ Admiral Coontz Recreation Center February - March 2026

February 3, 2026 - March 26, 2026In-personHannibalMO

Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy 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:…

Feedlot School - Columbia MO

February 4, 2026 - February 5, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Two day cattle backgrouding and finishing workshop.  First day focuses on backgrounding weaned calves and the second day focuses on finishing cattle on farm.  We will cover economics, risk management, nutrition and health management and tour a local small scale confinement feeding operation. Sign up for one or both days depending on…

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