Events

Growing Tomatoes From seed to Harvest

Thu, Apr 9 2026, 6 - 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.

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…

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.

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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:

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…

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…

Healthcare Technology on Tap

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personColumbiaMO

How Everyday Tech Is Changing the Future of Health Care

From smartwatches that track your heart rhythm to sensors that help doctors spot problems early, the technology we use every day is quietly reshaping healthcare. Healthcare Technology on Tap brings together healthcare and technology experts to talk about how wearables, advanced…

Women Owning Woodlands Beginner Chainsaw Safety Workshop

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 6:30pm - Sat, May 2 2026, 4:30pmHybridColumbiaMO

Join Missouri Women Owning Woodlands for a women-focused, hands-on, accessible workshop on health, safety, and well-being around chainsaw usage. Participants will learn about personal protective equipment, field safety, maintenance, and techniques for safe chainsaw operation. This workshop aims to share technical chainsaw materials, prevent…

MOCAN April Quarterly Conference

Thu, Apr 16 2026, 9 - 11amVirtual

Join us for our second conference of the year, featuring a focused look at aging in the workforce and the foundations of caregiving. We’ll hear from experts at the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and the Alzheimer’s Association. Be sure to stay until the end for updates from our work groups—you’ll learn what they’ve been…

Leveraging Community Assets to Lead Early Child Care Change

Thu, Apr 16 2026, 12:30pm - Fri, Apr 17 2026, 2pmVirtual

Description: 

Both individuals and communities are filled with assets or strengths. Uncover both your individual assets and your community’s assets in this session. Begin to think about how those assets can be leveraged to create change in early child care. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Stocker Cattle/Risk Management Workshop-Nevada, MO

Thu, Apr 16 2026, 6:30 - 9pmIn-personNevadaMO

This workshop is a cooperative effort between MU Extension, Vernon County Missouri Cattlemen's Association and FCS Financial. MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist Patrick Davis will educated cattle producers on stocker cattle management. Furthermore, FCS Financial Representative, Jay Sloniker, will discuss risk protection for stocker cattle…

Homegrown for the Creative Economy - Poplar Bluff

Fri, Apr 17 2026, 9am - Sat, Apr 18 2026, 12pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO

University of Missouri Extension is bringing HOMEGROWN Entrepreneurship to Poplar Bluff with a two-day workshop and vendor fair designed to inspire, equip, and connect entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether you are building a creative enterprise, running a small business, or exploring a new idea, HOMEGROWN offers practical tools and connections…

Jumpstart | Osage Beach, MO

Fri, Apr 17 2026, 9am - Fri, May 15 2026, 4pmIn-personOsage BeachMO

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.…

Jumpstart | Sedalia, MO

Fri, Apr 17 2026, 9am - Fri, May 15 2026, 4pmIn-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.…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - April 17th

Fri, Apr 17 2026, 9am - 12pmVirtual

Completing this training makes one eligible for the Noncertified Restricted-Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator license. The license will allow you to legally use or determine the need for the use of any restricted use pesticide while under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, certified noncommercial applicator or certified…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - April 17, 2026

Fri, Apr 17 2026, 9:30am - 12pmVirtual

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…

Extension Master Gardener-Kellybrook Elementary STEAM Night (Kansas City)

Fri, Apr 17 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personLibertyMO

The Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City are joining the Kellybrook Elementary PTA annual STEAM night, where community organizations and businesses related to STEAM join them for an open house at their school. This event is a highlight of the year for many students and attract 500+ people in attendance each year. The Extension…