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Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26160
March 11, 2026 - May 2, 2026In-personMaryvilleMO
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…
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Early Child Care Supports Thriving Businesses (March 11, 2026)
March 11, 2026Virtual
Description:
Learn about early child care’s impact on businesses. Without early child care, employers struggle to retain and recruit employees. Every year, Missouri loses $1.35 billion in economic opportunity and $280 million in tax revenue. Additionally, the affordability and availability of early child care in a community limits a…
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Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Pettis County
March 12, 2026In-personSedaliaMO
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…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Scotland/Knox
March 12, 2026In-personRutledgeMO
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…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Moniteau County California HS Vo-Ag
March 12, 2026In-personCaliforniaMO
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…
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Tomato Growers Bootcamp - Marshfield
March 12, 2026In-personMarshfieldMO
Gardening time will be here before we know it! Join us for the 2026 Tomato Growers Bootcamp to learn about all aspects of growing tomatoes.
Thursday, March 12 from 6-8 pm at the Webster County Extension office (800 S. Marshall St., Marshfield)
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
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Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes -- March 13th - April 24th
March 13, 2026 - April 24, 2026Virtual
Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is an evidence-based 6-week class for individuals living with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers designed to help you better manage your diabetes by learning important self-management skills and techniques. Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they…
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Intro to Early Child Care Data (March 2026)
March 13, 2026Virtual
Description:
Learn about the various early chlid care data sources in Missouri that exist. These sources will help communities quantify the early child care challenges that exist in their region. Data can also help spark conversations with other stakeholders in the community and measure impact of projects over time. At the end of…
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Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26300
March 13, 2026 - March 28, 2026In-personWaverlyMO
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…
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Extension Garden Steward: Grace Church
March 14, 2026In-personIndependenceMO
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…
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Fire Don't Care - CP26244
March 15, 2026In-personWellingtonMO
The fires we fight are an equal opportunity creator of chaos and will kill and/or injure any firefighter without discretion or discrimination. The fire doesn’t care. After investigating hundreds of firefighter fatalities in the United States, NIOSH (National Institute of Safety and Health) has…
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Small Machinery Extrication Basic - CR26129
March 15, 2026In-personBarnhartMO
This 8 hour Advanced course is a continuation of the Basic course. This course has a short classroom presentation followed by an all day hands on scenario. Students will rotate from station to station dealing with various scenarios and utilizing the tools and techniques learned in the Basic portion of the class. Students will find this more…
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Small Machinery Extrication Advanced - CR26130
March 16, 2026In-personBarnhartMO
This 8 hour Advanced course is a continuation of the Basic course. This course has a short classroom presentation followed by an all day hands on scenario. Students will rotate from station to station dealing with various scenarios and utilizing the tools and techniques learned in the Basic portion of the class. Students will find this more…
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2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Jefferson County
March 17, 2026In-personHillsboroMO
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…
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Greene County Private Pesticide Applicator Training
March 18, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO
This in-person course provides the Restricted Use Pesticide required training and certification for the Private Applicator's Category 20 – General Agricultural Pest Control license for agricultural producers who are 18 years and older. This training also applies to the Provisional Private Applicator's license for those 16 to 17 years of age and…
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Soil Sampling
March 18, 2026In-personKansas CityMO
This program will instruct homeowners on the proper methods to take soil samples to learn about the fertility of their lawns and garden soils. Also discussed will be why soil sampling is recommended and how it can save homeowners money over time, while improving their gardening success rates.
For directions to the event location,…
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26224
March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026In-personLibertyMO
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…
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Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Lafayette County
March 19, 2026In-personHigginsvilleMO
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…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Lewis/Clark
March 19, 2026In-personCantonMO
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…
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Madison County
March 19, 2026In-personFredericktownMO
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…
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Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26121
March 20, 2026In-personBlue SpringsMO
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…
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Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace (March 2026)
March 20, 2026Virtual
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Learn about the various policies that employers can adopt to create more family friendly work places. These policies have the ability to support recruitment and retainment issues experienced by employers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize different policies that employers can…Image
Farm Machinery Rescue - CR26136
March 20, 2026 - March 21, 2026In-personBuffaloMO
Hours: 12 | Prerequisites: Yes | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: Yes | CEU: Yes
This course starts with a quick review of Vehicle Rescue: Technician, specifically the types of…
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Confined Space Rescue: Awareness - CR26128
March 21, 2026In-personWarrensburgMO
Hours: 8 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: None | CEU: Yes
This course is designed to give participants working knowledge of the OSHA standard to facilitate…
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Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents - CH26123
March 21, 2026In-personFayetterMO
Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production,…