Events

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

September 16, 2025 - November 13, 2025In-personSikestonMO

Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program to build the strength you need to stay active and healthy as you age.  In our hour-long classes, held twice a week for eight weeks, you'll experience a workout that includes a warm-up, easy-to-follow strength…

Early Stage Business Boot Camp – Laclede County - 4 Sessions

September 16, 2025 - October 7, 2025In-personLebanonMO

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp helps entrepreneurs look at all aspects of their business, explore the feasibility of a new business venture, and learn how to develop a viable business model.  

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 - Online

September 16, 2025 - November 6, 2025Virtual

Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program to build the strength you need to stay active and healthy as you age.  In our hour-long classes, held twice a week for eight weeks, you'll experience a workout that includes a warm-up, easy-to-follow strength exercises, and a cool-down. Led…

Grazing School - Reynolds County

September 17, 2025 - September 19, 2025In-personEllingtonMO

Missouri Grazing Schools is a major program effort by the University of Missouri Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to educate livestock farmers and ranchers across Missouri on how to increase profitability with no negative environmental impact on the land. The focus is…

100 Miles, 100 Days - Cole County Community Walk

September 20, 2025In-personJefferson CityMO

Join us for the Cole County at the Capitol Community One- Mile Walk, hosted by University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension as part of the statewide 100 Miles, 100 Days initiative. The walk will be held just before the end of the 100 Miles, 100 Days initiative…

Taking Action To Address Substance Use and Communities Training

September 22, 2025 - September 23, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Join us for this research-based program that provides a theoretical framework for Extension professionals and community partners to create a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to addressing substance use. 

The waning…

Chicken Processing Workshop

September 26, 2025In-personSt LouisMO

This program is for small and new beginner farmers.  

Learn the basics of chicken processing at this hands-on workshop. 

Topics covered will include: 

Gasoline Tank Truck Specialist - CH26102

September 27, 2025In-personHartvilleMO

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…

Home Food Preservation: Pickling

September 28, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Are you interested in learning to preserve food at home? This class teaches you to use water bath and steam canning home food preservation techniques and recipes that make safe, high-quality pickled products for personal use.   

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Missouri Grazing Schools

September 30, 2025 - October 2, 2025In-personLinneusMO

Missouri Grazing Schools is a major program effort by the University of Missouri Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to educate livestock farmers and ranchers across Missouri on how to increase profitability with no negative environmental impact on the land. 

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3

October 21, 2025 - December 11, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Build on the progress you've made in Level 2 with our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 3 program! This class incorporates moving weight at a slightly faster pace to further enhance your strength, balance, and mobility, helping…

Fall Cattle Artificial Insemination School

October 21, 2025 - October 23, 2025In-personMount VernonMO

These schools combine classroom learning about cow anatomy and physiology, estrous synchronization, proper semen handling and tank care, cowherd nutrition and health for a successful breeding season. These classes will have a lot of hands on practice handling semen, dissecting reproductive…

Air Monitoring Techniques for Initial Company Operations - CH26107

February 28, 2026In-personCleverMO

This course is intended to teach emergency responders how to perform initial site characterization and air monitoring tasks on emergency scenes. This is a common task for fire department engine companies and other first arriving resources when responding to carbon monoxide alarms and other…

Structural Fire Fighting Techniques - CP26141

May 29, 2026 - May 30, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO

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…

Veterans Startup Ventures

September 24, 2025 - November 19, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Are you a veteran looking to launch your own business? The Veteran Startup Ventures program is designed specifically to support veterans in starting and growing their businesses. This hands-on course will walk you through every step of the entrepreneurial process—from developing a business plan…

Responding to Chlorine Emergencies - CH26106

September 20, 2025In-personEldonMO

This course prepares the student to deal with chlorine emergencies by providing both lecture and hands-on activities specifically oriented to chlorine. Through the course, students will gain an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of chlorine; health and…

Law Enforcement Training Academy - Fall 2025

August 4, 2025 - December 11, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

At the Law Enforcement Training Institute, we offer a Class A-certified 600-hour basic training academy. You will receive almost 700 hours of training that exceeds Missouri's At the Law Enforcement Training Institute, we offer a Class A-certified 600-hour basic training…

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26222

October 11, 2025In-personWarrentonMO

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…

Extension Garden Steward: Parkville YMCA

October 18, 2025In-personParkvilleMO

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 support…

Powerful Tools Caregiver: Virtual Lunch & Learn

November 6, 2025 - December 18, 2025Virtual

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series helps caregivers take better care of themselves while providing for a friend or relative. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to provide…

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26121

November 7, 2025 - November 9, 2025In-personMarionvilleMO

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…

Managing Team Attitudes & Expectations

December 2, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Value & Objectives

All organizations need effective teamwork and collaboration in order to create positive results. People throughout organizations are expected to generate the best possible outcomes, and to do so, they must work…