Events

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

April 1, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Transforming Conflict into Positive Outcomes

Does conflict sometimes interfere with the day-to-day operations of your organization? Actually, conflict is a natural and even beneficial fact of life in the business environment. However, when not managed well it can result in low morale, decreased productivity, high stress levels, and the loss of…

Dining with Diabetes Chesterfield Family YMCA

April 1, 2026 - April 22, 2026In-personSaint LouisMO

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…

Table Gardening and Bucket Gardening

April 1, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

No space to make a garden?  Come learn how to garden using buckets, 55 gallon drums and potting soil.  You can take home a bucket to get your garden started - No Foolin'!

Cost:  $5 (supplies fee)

Location:  Kansas City North Community Center

Directions:  See website - https://www.visitkc.com/listings/…

Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?

April 2, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Are You a Better Leader than a Pirate Captain?

Leadership is a delicate balance of results and relationships. A recent Gallop poll found only 30% of employees say they are engaged and inspired at work. Perks, pay raises and promotions alone don’t do the job. What does create high job satisfaction is culture, teamwork and leadership. In this one…

Exterior Live Fire Skills - CP26134

April 4, 2026In-personSavannahMO

This class utilizes classroom, demonstration, and hands-on skills training that enables students to safely and effectively attack common exterior fire situations. Topics include size-up, hose stream management, car fires, dumpster fires, gas cylinder and flammable liquid…

Tomato Growers Bootcamp - Springfield

April 6, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Gardening time will be here before we know it!  Join us for the 2026 Tomato Growers Bootcamp to learn about all aspects of growing tomatoes.

Monday, April 6 from 6-8 pm at the Springfield Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. 

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. 

Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

April 7, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Building a Valuable Business: 8 Strategies to Maximize Company Value

Are you working long hours but feel like your business can’t run without you? Do you wonder what your business would be worth if you decided to sell? Is your company stuck at a plateau and unable to break through to the next level of growth?

If you answered yes to these…

Introduction to QuickBooks Online (In-Person Training)

April 7, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting 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?

Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

April 8, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Discover & Lead with Your Strengths

Every day employees are spending more and more time working in team and group situations. But few of them have ever received any training in how to succeed in these situations. Many employees are even threatened by the process.

During this program, you will learn and practice the fundamentals of…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Core - CP26281

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026In-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…

Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26267

April 10, 2026 - April 19, 2026In-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

April 11, 2026In-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…

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper - CP26297

April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026In-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…

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

April 13, 2026 - April 16, 2026In-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…

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

April 14, 2026In-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,…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - April Community Roundtable

April 14, 2026Virtual

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:

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

April 14, 2026Virtual

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

April 14, 2026In-personIrontonMO

Ready to grow your gardening skills?
Whether you’re 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.

Contact:…

Master Registration Template - MU Extension - Test - Statewide (Copied)

April 14, 2026In-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?

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

April 14, 2026Virtual

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…

Composting

April 15, 2026In-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

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

April 15, 2026In-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…

Jumpstart

April 17, 2026 - May 15, 2026In-personSedaliaMO

5-Week Business Foundation Program

You’ve got the idea, but now you need the blueprint to bring it to life. Join us for an intensive 5-week program designed to help you build a solid foundation for your business success. We’ll cover everything you need to launch with confidence and build a clear, actionable roadmap for your business success.…

Structural Fire Fighting Techniques - CP26284

April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026In-personBuffaloMO

This course will explain, demonstrate, and provide hands-on skills training in fire ground operations necessary in interior structural fire attack. Topics include ICS, size-up, search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry and hose stream management. This course will be taught in a lecture/practical format, including “live” fire training…

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26317

April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026In-personHighlandvilleMO

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…