Structural Fire Fighting Techniques - CP26284
Fri, Apr 17 2026, 6pm - Sat, Apr 18 2026, 5pmIn-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…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26304
Sat, Apr 18 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personWarsawMO
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Ambulance Association and the Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts have developed…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26270
Sat, Apr 18 2026, 8am - Sun, Apr 19 2026, 5pmIn-personLeadwoodMO
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…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26317
Sat, Apr 18 2026, 8am - Sun, Apr 19 2026, 5pmIn-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…
Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR26154
Sat, Apr 18 2026, 8am - Sun, Apr 19 2026, 5pmIn-personOwensvilleMO
Today vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped victim from a vehicle accident. Emphasis is on proper use of powered and manual rescue tools and air bags, coordination with EMS personnel,…
Extension Master Gardener: Earth Day -- A Native Wildlife Event
Sat, Apr 18 2026, 10am - 2pmIn-personKansas CityMO
Join the Extension Master Gardeners’ Children’s Program at Lakeside Nature Center for a hands-on Earth Day activity. Kids can decorate a container, learn why native plants are essential for healthy ecosystems, and take home their own native plant to support biodiversity and local wildlife. It’s a simple, meaningful way for families to explore…
Wisconsin Humane Officer: 24 Hours Continuing Education - Animal Cruelty Investigations Training
Mon, Apr 20 2026, 7:30am - Wed, Apr 22 2026, 5pmVirtual
Register online with a credit card or download printable Registration Form to pay with check
Who should attend?
Any Wisconsin Humane Officers needing investigationAny Law…
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Pumper - CP26282
Mon, Apr 20 2026, 8am - Fri, Apr 24 2026, 5pmIn-personWillardMO
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…
Assessing Resources for Early Child Care Support
Mon, Apr 20 2026, 12:30 - 2pmVirtual
Description:
Before a community decides to reinvent the wheel, it is important for them to explore the existing programs and resources. This means searching locally, statewide and in communities across the country. Learn some key places to get started and how to find best practices as you begin to think about projects to improve the…
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-Based Businesses
Tue, Apr 21 2026, 8:30am - 12:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Service-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 of a service-based company that demonstrates how to read…
Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact
Tue, Apr 21 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Mastering Business Communication: Writing with Clarity & Impact
Modern workplaces demand strong communication skills at every level. Whether you’re on the front lines or in executive leadership, you need to master various digital tools, bridge generational gaps, and share information with speed and precision. Clear communication prevents…
Mt Vernon Regional Hay School
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 9am - 4:15pmIn-personMount VernonMO
Topics will include Forage Quality; Forages for Hay Production; Beef Cattle Nutrition; Hay Fertility Management; Understanding and Using Hay Tests; Pest Management; Managing the Cost of Hay; Hay and Round Bale Silage Harvest Systems; Hay Storage Management and Feeding Hay Efficiently. For more information, call the Lawrence County…
Building Strong Families Franklin County In-Person April/May
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 11am - Wed, May 27 2026, 11amIn-personUnionMO
This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.
6-Session Series
Session 1 - Wednesday, April 22
Session 2 - Wednesday, April 29
Session 3 - Wednesday, May 6
Session 4 - Wednesday, May 13
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Brain and the Disease of Addiction - April 22, 2026
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) is a major public health concern in the United States. Nearly 43 million Americans 12 years of age or older are affected by this treatable, chronic medical disease. Approximately 23 million are in recovery and another 20 million are in active addiction. Participants will learn about the disease of addiction by…
Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - April
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Kate Hoare, an award-winning dairy farmer from Southeast Cornwall who runs Trenance Farm and has pioneered a highly sustainable, off-grid model using a bio methane-capturing slurry lagoon.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Linn County April 2026
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 1 - 4pmIn-personLinneusMO
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…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - April 22, 2026
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 1 - 3:30pmVirtual
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 Earth Day event (Kansas City)
Wed, Apr 22 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pmIn-personLee's SummitMO
Celebrate Earth Day with Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at the Green Street Event Center on April 22nd. The EMGs will make seed bombs using native seeds and offer a demonstration on planting natives in containers. We will have children's pollinator activities with pollinator plants and wildlife coloring pages. The library…
Active Shooter Response - The Basics - CP26233
Fri, Apr 24 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personSunrise BeachMO
This course is designed to enhance knowledge and practical skill application in aggressive trauma care management of casualties in mass casualty and active shooter events in a multi-disciplinary approach. The focus for this course is as a refresher to the above course or to departments who…
Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP26335
Fri, Apr 24 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personNorth Kansas CityMO
Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire Education Fund.
the least…
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26307
Sat, Apr 25 2026, 8am - Sun, Apr 26 2026, 5pmIn-personRich HillMO
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…
What's Under the Hide? Youth Livestock Carcass Ultrasound Clinic
Sat, Apr 25 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personJefferson CityMO
Join us for a hands-on learning experience where youth will discover what lies beneath the hide using livestock ultrasound technology. Participants will learn how ultrasound is used to evaluate carcass traits such as muscle, fat, and marbling while the animal is still alive. This clinic will help youth understand how carcass data relates to…
Composting 101_Atchison and Holt Counties
Sat, Apr 25 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personRock PortMO
Have you been wanting to learn how to compost your yard and kitchen waste? Maybe you have started a compost pile, but it is not working correctly. Participants attending this free program will learn:
making and using compost in their gardensthe benefits of compostsources of composting materialsmethods of composingissues during compost making…
The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26319
Mon, Apr 27 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personRiversideMO
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…
Understanding Collective Early Child Care Work in Your Community
Mon, Apr 27 2026, 12:30 - 2pmVirtual
Description:
From the Community Leaders groups to the Child Care Collaborative Networks to the Kids Win Missouri coalitions to the Missouri Community Action Networks, Missouri’s early child care landscape is filled with existing coalitions. Learn how to get involved in collective work already happening in your region or how to start…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ Admiral Coontz Recreation Center April - June 2026 1-2 pm
Mon, Apr 27 2026, 1pm - Mon, Jun 1 2026, 2pmIn-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:…
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ Admiral Coontz Recreation Center April - June 2026 2-3 pm
Mon, Apr 27 2026, 2pm - Mon, Jun 1 2026, 3pmIn-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:…
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (April)
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 8:30am - 2:30pmVirtual
Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Youth Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all. Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and…
Personal Branding: Identity-Based Branding for Entrepreneurs
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual
This live Zoom session introduces identity-based branding rooted in psychological trust principles. Participants will clarify their positioning and strengthen their credibility through practical, psychology-backed strategies.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the difference between branding and identityIdentify why generic messaging…
Tunnel to Table Field Day: EarthDance Organic Farm School - St. Louis County
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 12 - 3pmIn-personFergusonMO
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. Growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize…
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - April 28, 2026
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 12 - 2:30pmVirtual
WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…
Childcare Program: Sowing and Growing Hope in Early Childhood (Afternoon)
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 1 - 3pmVirtual
The theme of this program is Hope. This session will focus on learning the science behind hope, creating a culture of hope in the classroom, and how to create a foundation of hope in early childhood.
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact:
Amber Allen
Email: Amallen@missouri.edu
Phone: (417) 881-…
Missouri EATs! Local Producer Session & Farm-to-Table Dinner (Barry, Dade, & Lawrence Counties)
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 5:30 - 7pmIn-personCassvilleMO
This exclusive session is designed for specialty crop farmers and direct-to-consumer meat producers who aspire to connect with chefs, farm-to-school programs, hospital sourcing, and curated produce box partnerships. During this gathering, we will explore innovative avenues for market expansion, including farm stops, farm-to-school initiatives…
Pasture Management Workshop - Gasconade County
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personOwensvilleMO
Join University of Missouri Extension for a practical workshop covering key aspects of pasture management, including fertility, weed control, grazing strategies, and forage toxicity. This session is designed for livestock producers, landowners, and anyone looking to improve the productivity and health of their pastures.
Date: April 28
…
Childcare Program: Sowing and Growing Hope in Early Childhood (Evening)
Tue, Apr 28 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pmVirtual
The theme of this program is Hope. This session will focus on learning the science behind hope, creating a culture of hope in the classroom, and how to create a foundation of hope in early childhood.
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact:
Amber Allen
Email: Amallen@missouri.edu
Phone: (417) 881-…
GiANT People-Driven Leadership Series
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 8:30am - Wed, May 27 2026, 12:30pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
GiANT People-Driven Leadership SeriesMultiply 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 will equip you with…
Leading, Hiring, and Retaining a Workforce with Divergent Expectations
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 8:30am - 4:30pmIn-personColumbiaMO
Today’s workforce is navigating competing expectations around flexibility, development, performance, and stability, and leaders at every level are feeling the strain. Engagement looks different than it did even a few years ago. Retention feels less predictable. Hiring is harder, and influence no longer comes automatically with a title. …
Managing People, Processes & Projects
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Managing People, Processes & Projects
Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find yourself having to “redo” work not done right the first time?
If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself…
Reimagining Your Workforce St. Charles
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-personSaint PetersMO
Reimagining Your Workforce Conference brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community partners to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing today’s workforce challenges. Participants will gain actionable tools, hear real-world examples, and engage in cross-sector conversations focused on expanding…
Transforming Early Child Care in Your Community Boot Camp (Spring 2026)
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 12pm - Wed, Jun 24 2026, 2pmVirtual
Description:
The Transforming Early Child Care in Your Community Boot Camp will take early child care stakeholders through the Community Change process. The Community Change process involves 5 phases: Assessment, Planning, Acting, Evaluating and Sustaining. We will explore each of these phases in terms of early child care. This…
Dangerous Disease Update: Rabies, Avian Flu, Drug-Resistant Hookworms, Asian Longhorned Ticks, and Echinococcus Tapeworms
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 2 - 5pmVirtual
Online: ZOOM Class
Emerging diseases are constantly changing the landscape of animal and public health. From rabies and avian influenza to drug-resistant hookworms and invasive ticks, several dangerous pathogens are spreading or evolving in ways that impact wildlife, pets, livestock, and sometimes people.
This presentation…
Quality for Keeps - Pressure Canning - Jackson
Wed, Apr 29 2026, 5:30 - 8:30pmIn-personJacksonMO
Description:Discover the confidence of safe home food preservation! Join our three-hour Pressure Canning Workshop in a welcoming, hands-on learning environment. Feel empowered and prepared as you learn step-by-step techniques for safely canning low-acid foods, using equipment correctly, and following tested recipes. Build skills that protect your…
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
Thu, Apr 30 2026, 9am - Fri, May 1 2026, 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO
Successful Project Management (2-Day Program)
Managers are constantly called upon to manage projects or to be part of a project team. The effective management of projects – completion within a deadline and a budget, subject to performance criteria – is the cornerstone for business success. All projects are undertaken to achieve specific results…
Stretching Your Money - Butler County
Thu, Apr 30 2026, 10am - 12pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO
In this course, participants will learn to identify your spending filter system, implement core budgeting strategies, become familiar with the 70/20/10 Rule, learn additional financial management techniques and time management skills, understand credit reports, and learn strategies to prevent fraud.
This course is free to attend,…
Pulaski County Spring Producers Program
Thu, Apr 30 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personRichlandMO
Join University of Missouri Extension for a practical workshop covering key aspects of pasture management, including fertility, weed control, and forage toxicity. This session is designed for livestock producers, landowners, and anyone looking to improve the productivity and health of their pastures.
Date: April 30
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM…
Extension Master Gardener Course in Cape Girardeau County
Thu, Apr 30 2026, 6pm - Thu, Jul 23 2026, 9pmIn-personJacksonMO
The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…
Tomato Growers Bootcamp - Lebanon
Thu, Apr 30 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personLebanonMO
This class will cover all aspects of growing tomatoes starting in spring with cultivar selection and planting, summer considerations such as pruning, watering, and harvesting, and fall garden clean-up.
Courage To Be Safe So Everyone Goes Home (CP26235)
Thu, Apr 9 2026, 6 - 10pmIn-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…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26309
Fri, Apr 24 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personLibertyMO
This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Ambulance Association and the Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts have developed…
Making the Grab - Residential Serach - CP26239
Sat, Apr 18 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personPilot KnobMO
Almost 3,000 civilians die every year in fires. That is still a staggering statistic and one we must do all we can to change. Fires in homes are burning faster than ever before, leaving less time for occupants to safely escape. This fact is the reason we must master the residential search! This…