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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP25263

March 7, 2025 - March 9, 2025In-personAvaMO

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 - CH25124

March 8, 2025In-personMonettMO

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…

Spring Fling!

March 8, 2025In-personIndependenceMO

Spring is just around the corner. Join the MU Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City for Spring Fling 2025. MGGKC Speaker’s Bureau presentations will provide information about Adaptive Gardening, Natives in Containers, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM.) Extension Master Gardeners…

Level 1: Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator - Online: ZOOM (Merrimac)

March 10, 2025 - March 14, 2025In-personOnline: 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. Students from a range of backgrounds — including federal, state and local animal cruelty officers…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2

March 10, 2025 - May 5, 2025In-personRich HillMO

Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Build on the progress you've made in Level 1 with our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 2 program! This class is designed to enhance your strength, balance, and mobility, helping you stay active, independent, and healthy as you age. In our hour-…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Stoddard County (Dexter)

March 10, 2025In-personDexterMO

The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to demonstrate an understanding of…

Selling at the Farmers Market 2025

March 10, 2025 - March 14, 2025Virtual

Producers selling local foods at the farmers market can learn about marketing strategies, state regulations, value added products, and business planning, in this five-part online series. This lunch-and-learn webinar is presented by University of Missouri Extension.

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MO EATs Community Forum - Nodaway County

March 11, 2025In-personMaryvilleMO

The MO EATs Community Forum, themed "Building Connections for a Sustainable Food Future," will take place on March 11, 2025, at the Ag Learning Center, Northwest Missouri State University. The event will feature a presentation on food equity and access, a panel discussion on collaborative…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Scott County (Sikeston)

March 11, 2025In-personSikestonMO

Navigating Difference for All Extension

March 11, 2025 - April 29, 2025Hybrid

Navigating Difference is an 18-hour cultural competency program for people who want to deepen their knowledge, skills and appreciation for connecting with and across diverse groups of all kind.

This offering is open to all those conducting…

Intro to SBIR/STTR Funding via Zoom

March 11, 2025Virtual

This 90-minute live offering via Zoom is designed to introduce technology startups and university researchers considering a start-up on how they might fund R&D through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants. This is an introduction to the topic that has been developed for start-ups…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)

March 11, 2025In-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…

Elevator Operations - CP25273

March 12, 2025In-personBerkeleyMO

The Elevator Operations is an 8-hour day filled with classroom and hands-on training. This course brings awareness to the rescuer on how to safely handle elevator emergencies. Most elevator incidents are not true “Emergencies” but a mere inconvenience. This course will…

GiANT People-Driven Leadership Series…

March 12, 2025 - April 23, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Multiply Your Leadership Skills 100X This transformational leadership series is designed for individual leaders looking to level-up their skills and performance. Move from good to great as you become a respected leader worth following, not just someone people have to follow. This series…

Food Preservation 101: Freezing

March 12, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

Food Preservation 101: Freezing is a hands-on workshop covering basic food safety and preservation principles and a demonstration of how to properly freeze fruits and vegetables. Participants will prepare peppers to take home and freeze.

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Certifications for Women-Owned Businesses (Hybrid Event)

March 12, 2025HybridBridgetonMO

In this one-hour class, we cover the different certifications available for Women-Owned Businesses, including the SBA's WOSB and Missouri's WBE. We will also discuss the eligibility requirements for each certification, what benefits they provide, and how to apply for them.

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Private Pesticide Applicator Training - St. Francois County

March 12, 2025In-personFarmingtonMO

Painting the Tech Business Model Canvas Workshop Series

March 13, 2025 - April 10, 2025Virtual

This 6 week online offering via Zoom will introduce technology start-ups to the steps necessary for developing a business model canvas for their early concept. This includes a framework that focuses on discovering the customer problems in the space where their potential solution may live. In…

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

March 13, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman's ground-breaking book,"Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting…

Youth Mental Health First Aid (virtual)

March 13, 2025Virtual

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use challenges.

This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to a young…

Future-Proof Your Business: Succession Planning Simplified

March 13, 2025Virtual

If you want your legacy to extend beyond your life, it’s important to consider succession and transition planning for your family business.

This workshop discusses steps to give the next generation the best chance of being successful…

Heifer Development Workshop - Osage County

March 13, 2025In-personLinnMO

Developing replacement heifers is a critical component to the beef business. While development programs may not be identical, there are a number of research-based development strategies proven to improve the success of heifer development. These strategies, along with the economics of developing…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Ste. Genevieve

March 14, 2025In-personSte. GenevieveMO

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Butler County (Poplar Bluff)

March 14, 2025In-personPoplar BluffMO

Barton County Economic Summit 2025

March 14, 2025In-personLamarMO

Learn about programs and services for workforce, community, and economic development that can improve the economic well-being of Barton County citizens. University of Missouri Extension will have staff members from agriculture and environment, business and community, health and human…