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Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Marion/Shelby
March 5, 2026In-personPalmyraMO
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…
2026 Master Naturalist Core Training - Perry
March 5, 2026 - June 27, 2026In-personPerryMO
The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service.
Participants receive natural resource-based training from natural resource experts on topics including:
History of…
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Master Naturalist 2026 Core Training for Boone County and Mid-Missouri
March 5, 2026 - May 14, 2026HybridColumbiaMO
The Master Naturalist Core Training Course is for new volunteers to become certified Missouri Master Naturalists. The course is a combination of lecture and field trips, a minimum of 40-hours of instruction must be completed to achieve certification. The training is designed to expose students to a wide variety of natural resource…
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Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Election Declaration and Board Reorganization - CP26293
March 5, 2026Virtual
In this course, participants will learn about the post-election process for ambulance and fire protection districts, including the declaring the results of elections and reorganization of the Boards of Directors of such districts. Participants will also learn the timing and order of events after…
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Intro to Early Child Care Data (March 2026)
March 6, 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 - CP26259
March 6, 2026 - March 15, 2026In-personLowndesMO
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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Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26260
March 8, 2026 - March 15, 2026In-personKennettMO
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…
Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26309
March 9, 2026In-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…
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Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - March Community Roundtable
March 10, 2026Virtual
Virtual Community Roundtable Series
When: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)
Join us for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Virtual Community Roundtable! These monthly gatherings provide an opportunity to:
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Focus on Kids: Lincoln County Parent Education Program (45th Circuit) - 3/10/26
March 10, 2026In-personTroyMO
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 Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…
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Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 3/10/26
March 10, 2026In-personUnionMO
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 Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…
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Horsemen's Webinar Series - How to Take Better Photos of Your Horse: Easy Conformation Basics
March 11, 2026Virtual
Chloe Collins is a western lifestyle, equine, livestock, and rodeo photographer and videographer. Her business, Rockin' CC Media is based in Strafford, Missouri. She will speak on taking good photos of your horse for marketing or personal use.
Where: VirtualCost: FREEContact Elizabeth Picking at the Howell County Extension office at…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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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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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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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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Basic Grain Engulfment Rescue - CR26135
March 14, 2026In-personMeadvilleMO
This class is designed to introduce participants to the hazards and issues associated with grain entrapment/engulfment emergencies and basic techniques to safely conduct initial rescue operations. The classroom portion of the training includes the types of grain handling…
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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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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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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 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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Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26160
March 16, 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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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…
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,…