Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26132

September 2, 2025 - September 27, 2025In-personNew HavenMO

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

September 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025In-personVersaillesMO

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…

Government Contracting 101

September 3, 2025Virtual

In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.…

Wits Workout

September 3, 2025 - October 8, 2025In-personLebanonMO

Did you know that staying socially connected and mentally sharp can do wonders for your brain health?   

Join our Wits Workout group, where fun meets function! Engage in lively puzzles and interactive games, and discover simple,…

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

September 3, 2025 - October 8, 2025In-personBethanyMO

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.…

Missouri Master Naturalist Course in Kirksville

September 3, 2025 - November 12, 2025In-personKirksvilleMO

The Missouri Master Naturalist program is a community-based natural resource education and volunteer service program for adults, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and University of Missouri Extension. Its purpose is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide…

Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP26174

September 4, 2025 - September 11, 2025In-personEoliaMO

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…

Utilizing Drones in Missouri Agriculture

September 4, 2025In-personPortagevilleMO

Join MU Extension specialists for a full day of discussion and hands-on training over using drones in Missouri agriculture! Through the duration of the program, we will cover the various kinds of drones currently being used in agricultural settings and what is required of remote pilots to…

Focus on Kids: Phelps County Parent Education Program (25th Circuit)

September 4, 2025In-personRollaMO

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…

Focus on Kids- Platte County Parent Education (6th Circuit)

September 4, 2025In-personPlatte CityMO

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…

Tomato Festival Returns to Jefferson Farm on September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

Celebrate Central Missouri’s favorite fruit with family fun, education, and fresh flavor!  

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Jefferson Farm Extension and Education Center and the Central Missouri Research, Extension, and Education Center (REEC…

Workshop on Making and Using Compost in the Garden

September 4, 2025In-personWaynesvilleMO

This workshop provides education to the gardeners and horticultural crop producers about compost and composting processes. Participants will learn about benefits of compost in the soil, source of composting materials, good materials, and materials to avoid during composting. The speaker will…

2025 Extension Master Gardener Training - Clay and Platte Counties

September 4, 2025 - October 16, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

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…

Master Gardener Training - Laclede County

September 4, 2025 - November 13, 2025In-personLebanonMO

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…

Making the Grab - Residential Serach - CP26120

September 5, 2025In-personEllisvilleMO

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…

MU Extension Showcase

September 5, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

An opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of MU Extension’s statewide impact—up close and hands-on. 

This showcase event at Jefferson Farm & Gardens will feature engaging, family-friendly experiences from our four…

Strength in Numbers

September 5, 2025 - June 1, 2026Virtual

Strength in Numbers: Empowering Group Leaders to Inspire Healthier Communities  Are you a group leader, program manager, wellness coordinator, or club facilitator in need of reliable, engaging health content for your members?  Strength in Numbers is a free, ready-to-use program…

Handling LP Gas Emergencies - CH26111

September 6, 2025In-personHannibalMO

LP gas is a potential hazard present in most communities and a complete understanding of its hazards is necessary to safely and efficiently handle such an incident. This class will present an overview of LP gas properties and characteristics, as well as provide the…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26148

September 6, 2025In-personCleverMO

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…

Blooming Blue Springs Fall Plant and Yard Sale

September 6, 2025In-personBlue SpringsMO

The Blue Springs Historical Society Museum Fall Plant Sale and Yard Sale is a fundraiser for their gardens. Master Gardeners will dig and divide plants in the garden for sale and will recruit other Extension Master Gardeners to donate plants from their gardens for donation. For questions, please contact Joanie Shover at jshover50@aol.com or call…

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2025 Graduation

September 6, 2025In-personSt. LouisMO

Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2025 Graduation & Policy Showcase  

Join us in celebrating the 2025 graduating class of Neighborhood Leadership Fellows (NLF) as they complete a transformative 9-month journey dedicated to…

Food Preservation: Water Bath and Pressure Canning

September 6, 2025In-personLebanonMO

Learn how to can, using the latest research-based guidelines to give consumers the tools they need to safely succeed when preserving food at home.

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Home Food Preservation: Canning Salsas

September 7, 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 products for personal use.   

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In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement

September 8, 2025 - September 9, 2025In-personColumbiaMO

The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 7 hours of classroom completion of ICAT, updates/review of constitutional/statutory law, and 5 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a focus on…

GROWTH360

September 8, 2025In-personKansas CityMO

With a 360° perspective, businesses can avoid blind spots and make smarter decisions. This workshop introduces the GrowthWheel® Framework with participants taking home tools, Decision Sheets and 30-60-90 Day Plans.  

How can…