Events

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Randolph County 2026

January 28, 2026In-personMoberlyMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…

Missouri Woodland Mentor Series

January 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026Virtual

The Missouri Woodland Mentor program, launched by MU Extension in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, invites landowners to serve as mentors for fellow property owners who are exploring forest management practices for the first time.

The Mentor Series has something for every landowner. Consider being a mentor or…

2026 TIARA — Training in Implementation: Actionable Research Approaches

January 29, 2026 - January 28, 2027HybridKansas CityMO

Translating evidence into practice is a complex process that often spans several years or decades. Recognizing the need to urgently act in the quickly evolving healthcare landscape, TIARA provides physicians, nurses, pharmacists, students/trainees, researchers, and other healthcare professionals…

Multi-Family Fire Tactics: Garden and Stand-Alone Apartment Buildings - CP26250

January 29, 2026In-personBattlefieldMO

We all have buildings in our jurisdictions that are considered multi-family occupancies. These structures create multiple challenges for us when they burn. The focus of this class is the garden or stand-alone apartment buildings four stories or less. The class will cover important factors for firefighters and officers to consider when responding…

2026 Christian County Private Pesticide Applicator Training

January 29, 2026In-personOzarkMO

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Howell County -2026

January 29, 2026In-personWest PlainsMO

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…

Courage To Be Safe So Everyone Goes Home (CP26235)

January 29, 2026In-personBuffaloMO

Developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Team, this class is intended to influence the participants toward changing the attitude that firefighter deaths are a normal and acceptable outcome. The program promotes the courage to do the right thing in order to protect firefighters from…

Speed Puzzle Contest - Extension Education Foundation in St. Charles County 01.31.2026

January 31, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

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Live Fire Instructor - CP26242

February 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026In-personBransonMO

This course addresses NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, Chapters 4, 6-9, 2012 edition competencies for the fire service instructor. This course focuses on safely preparing for live burns, using gas-fired and non-gas-fired permanent structural props, and working with exterior live fire props. Students will cover incident reports…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) and Ag Update - Harrison County 2026

February 3, 2026In-personBethanyMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…

2026 Barry County Private Pesticide Applicator Training

February 3, 2026In-personCassvilleMO

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Macon County 2026

February 4, 2026In-personMaconMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - St Charles

February 4, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

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 - Cole Camp

February 4, 2026 - May 20, 2026In-personCole CampMO

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Ozark/Douglas County -2026

February 5, 2026 - January 1, 2027In-personSquiresMO

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) and Ag Update - Carroll County 2026

February 5, 2026In-personCarrolltonMO

MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) educates individuals seeking a Private Applicator or ‘Provisional’ Private Applicator Category 20-General Agricultural Pest Control (CORE) certification through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP) for purposes of producing any…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - St. Francois County

February 5, 2026In-personFarmingtonMO

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…

February Building Strong Families

February 5, 2026 - March 12, 2026Virtual

This program helps parents build on their existing strengths by developing communication and stress management skills and implementing positive parenting strategies.

6-Session Series Via Zoom all sessions are from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Session 1 Family Strengths 2/5/26

Session 2 Communication 2/12/26

Session 3 Stress Less, Live…

2026 Stone County Livestock & Forage Conference

February 5, 2026In-personCraneMO

Stone County Commission Report

 Theileria orientalis ikeda - An Emerging Cattle Disease in Missouri - Dr. Craig Payne, Extension State Veterinarian, Columbia

 Rebuilding the Herd – Should I buy or raise replacements? - Jennifer Lutes, Field Specialist in Ag Business, Pineville

 Tips on Forage Establishment - Tim…

Winter Fire School 2026

February 6, 2026 - February 8, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Winter Fire School Winter Fire School has been the premier annual fire service event and consistently hosts the largest gathering of emergency professionals in Missouri. Through in-depth workshops and courses, it addresses issues and challenges that are critical to all emergency services professionals. Tuition $265.00 Webcast $70 for single user…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Newton County

February 6, 2026In-personNeoshoMO

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…

Woodland Management Workshop Day

February 7, 2026In-personBowling GreenMO

Join us for the Pike County Woodland Workshop Day on February 7th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Bowling Green High School (700 W Adams St, Bowling Green, MO 63334). This classroom-style workshop brings together speakers from multiple conservation and natural resource organizations to cover key woodland management topics including prescribed…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Jasper County

February 9, 2026In-personCarthageMO

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…

Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention- Callaway Senior Center 2-9-26

February 9, 2026 - April 1, 2026In-personFultonMO

The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere. 

The degree of exertion can be easily adjusted, making this program suitable for adults of all levels and abilities.  

Published medical studies have…

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - February Community Roundtable

February 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: