Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 - Joyce Raye Patterson Center

August 28, 2024 - October 18, 2024In-personSt JosephMO

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) aims to provide inactive middle-aged and older adults with access to a safe, structured and effective exercise program capable of building muscle and increasing bone density, thus decreasing frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls. SSSH helps participants…

Home Food Preservation 101: Canning with Mid-Continent Public Library Green Hills Branch

August 28, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

During this two-hour program, participants will learn the safe and proper steps of canning. Individuals will experience a live demonstration and have opportunities to ask questions. They will also get hands-on experience filling jars and measuring headspace. 

Healthy Living Presentation for TOPS (Private Event)

August 29, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

This healthy living presentation in a private event for a local TOPS Group. If you are interested in nutrition and health program offerings, or scheduling your own event for a group, please contact Melissa Cotton at cottonmr@missouri.edu or 816-892-0553.

ELEVATIONLAB™ TECH VENTURE

August 29, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

This session includes classes on 9 consecutive Thursdays. Attendance at all 9 sessions is HIGHLY recommended.

You’re on the cusp of developing a cutting-edge technology or science-based business while Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community…

Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School

August 30, 2024In-personLinneusMO

Please join us for the Beginners Grass-fed Beef Production and Marketing School. Representatives from MU extension, the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council, and producers will present on topics throughout the workshop. Participants will gain a better understanding of marketing, including…

Early-Stage Business Boot Camp - Sikeston - 2-day program

August 30, 2024 - September 6, 2024In-personSikestonMO

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.

Home Food Preservation - St. Charles County - Summer 2024

August 31, 2024In-personSt. PetersMO

Whether you are new to home food preservation, or you just need a refresher on something you’ve been doing for years, these food preservation workshops can help you preserve food safely and efficiently.  This workshop will focus on boiling water, steam canning, pressure cannine processes…

Rope Rescue: Awareness/Operations - CR25110

September 2, 2024 - October 3, 2024In-personTrentonMO

Rope Rescue: Awareness/Operations is designed for individuals who are new to technical rescue or are preparing to sit for the State of Missouri Awareness/Operations certification exam. Students will discuss, develop and apply basic proficiencies in technical search and rescue. This course is tailored for individuals who, as part of their…

Regional Economic Development Summit for Barry, Dade, and Lawrence Counties

September 3, 2024In-personMt VernonMO

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Health Information for Men (HIM)

September 3, 2024 - September 24, 2024Virtual

Health Information for Men (HIM) encourages men to make more effective health choices and routine use of health services  which can improve personal health, reduce medical expenses, reduce loss of income and  enhance their entire family’s health and well-being.

Missouri Master Naturalist-Chert Glades Chapter CORE TRAINING

September 3, 2024 - November 19, 2024In-personJoplinMO

Educational program Improving understanding of natural resource ecology and management, and enhances existing natural resource education. Provides framework for conducting volunteer educational programs towards management of natural resources.  

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training

September 4, 2024Virtual

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…

Focus on Kids: Henry County Parent Education (Circuit 27)

September 4, 2024In-personClintonMO

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…

Government Contracting 101

September 4, 2024Virtual

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.

Mizzou Leadership Network Luncheon - Sept. 4

September 4, 2024In-personSpringfieldMO

The Greene County MU Extension Council provides this free lunch event. Each quarterly meeting features a guest speaker who is also a graduate of or employee with the University of Missouri.

The leadership network is open to all Mizzou…

Boost your Brain and Memory

September 4, 2024 - October 9, 2024In-personRepublicMO

Our aim is to help participants implement new habits to maintain cognitive health while also practicing new skills for better memory performance.

Cost: Free

Contact: Amber Allen,…

MU Hundley-Whaley Extension and Education Center - Farm, Field & Family Day

September 4, 2024In-personAlbanyMO

47th annual field day 4pm-8pm

Topics and Activities:

Dinner…

Atchison County Council September Meeting

September 4, 2024In-personRock PortMO

Monthly Atchison County Extension Council meeting to conduct business and plan programming efforts in the county.   

Meetings are open to the public.   

Take Control of Your Life with Mindfulness at Mid-Continent Public Library

September 4, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

Mindfulness is the habit of living in the moment and appreciating what you are presently doing instead of thinking of the past or worrying about the future. This presentation offers simple strategies to increase your mindfulness and why this is beneficial to your health.

Women in Agriculture

September 5, 2024HybridEwingMO

Women from across northeast Missouri and Illinois participate in a one-day workshop focusing on agriculture for farm and home. Participants learn a variety of topics from wildlife habitat improvement, grain and livestock production and marketing, personal health and wellness, and the latest in…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 3 -- Sept. 5 - Oct 31, 2024

September 5, 2024 - October 31, 2024Virtual

The evidence-based Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program is designed to increase independent living older adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 3 is a follow-up to Level 2 and for those who want to challenge themselves a bit…

Hummingbird Festival

September 5, 2024In-personIndependenceMO

Have you ever looked out your window at a hummingbird and wondered about what they need, where they go, how they would feel perched on your finger? Come to the Hummingbird Festival at George Owens Nature Park in Independence, MO and find the answer to these questions. During this three-day…

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

September 5, 2024In-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…

Warm Season Grass Pasture Walk

September 5, 2024In-personAltonMO

University of Missouri Extension in Oregon County is offering an opportunity to tour fields of Spar Bluestem and Caucasian Bluestem at Cox Cattle Company.  

Casey and Dana Cox of Cox Cattle Company will share about their…

Tomato Festival

September 5, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

Join us for the MU Tomato Festival at Jefferson Farm and Garden!  This exciting event, hosted by MU Extension and the Central Missouri Regional Extension & Education Center, celebrates the beloved tomato in all of its flavorful glory.