Events

Using Sexed Semen in Your Cowherd Webinar

October 9, 2025Virtual

Sexed semen is a valuable tool for producers wanting more control over herd management and replacement heifer numbers, but it takes the right approach to see good results. In this webinar, MU Extension Dairy Specialist Chloe Collins will break down how sexed semen works, what to expect compared…

Northwest Missouri Workforce Summit: Leveraging Extension for Workforce Development

October 9, 2025In-personMaryvilleMO

Join us for an engaging Workforce Training Summit, a must-attend event for area employers!   

Attending employers will have the opportunity to: 

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - Online

October 10, 2025Virtual

The MU Extension’s Private Pesticide Applicator Training teaches farmers and other pesticide users how to handle and apply pesticides safely and effectively. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of Agriculture require this training to…

Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes

October 10, 2025 - November 21, 2025Virtual

The Diabetes Self-Management Program is an online, six-week group program for people with type 2 diabetes and is designed to help participants manage their diabetes symptoms such as tiredness, pain, and emotional issues by helping them learn skills to better manage their diabetes day to day.…

Women Owning Woodlands Fall Field Trip

October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025In-personSalemMO

Join the Missouri Chapter of Women Owning Woodlands for a fun, educational weekend in the Ozarks! 

We start the weekend on Friday with a tour of the L-A-D Foundation's Pioneer Forest, the largest privately owned and managed forest in…

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26222

October 11, 2025In-personWarrentonMO

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…

Tree Identification Workshop

October 11, 2025In-personPoint LookoutMO

Tree Identification Class – Oct 11th FORSYTH, Mo. 

– Have you ever wondered what types of trees grow in your woods or landscape? 

As fall approaches and leaves begin to…

Chronic Disease Self-Management

October 13, 2025 - November 24, 2025In-personWarsawMO

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a six week, highly interactive group program to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. 

Annie's Project: Urban Agriculture Risk Management for Women, Femme and Nonbinary Growers

October 13, 2025 - November 10, 2025Virtual

MU Extension and Annie’s Project are offering a series of online classes and farm walk-abouts in the St. Louis metro area aimed at growers who identify as women, trans, femme. 

This program is also open to all Missourians. …

Field to Freezer - Taney County

October 13, 2025In-personForsythMO

Field to Freezer – Deer Summer Sausage and Antler Scoring Class – Oct. 13th Forsyth, Mo. 

– The Taney County University of Missouri Extension in Taney County is a program on how to make summer sausage with a deer harvest. 

Creating an Effective Capability Statement for Government Contracts

October 14, 2025Virtual

This course is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs understand the critical role of a Capability Statement in securing government contracts. Participants will learn the key elements needed to create a compelling and professional Capability Statement that effectively communicates…

Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs

October 14, 2025Virtual

Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs? 

You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad.…

Trade Tuesday: Go Global with SBA Export Programs

October 14, 2025Virtual

Having trouble securing capital to meet your small business exporting needs? 

You can use the SBA’s international trade finance programs to cover short-term or long-term costs which are necessary to sell goods or services abroad. Loan…

Native Grass Seed Production Workshop

October 14, 2025In-personMount VernonMO

Does the regularity of summer drought have you considering alternative forage options to complement our cool-season grass pastures? 

Tired of pulling a drill over the same ground every year to establish emergency summer annual forages…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit)

October 14, 2025In-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…

Advanced QuickBooks Online - Laclede County

October 14, 2025In-personLebanonMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting programs for small business owners.  

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing…

Pipeline Awareness & Education Program: HSEEP Program - CP25184

October 14, 2025In-personTroyMO

This workshop and facilitated tabletop exercise lasts approximately two hours. It is intended to increase the overall preparedness of both pipeline companies and local governments, assist in validating their existing emergency plans, and present the opportunity to…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26208

October 15, 2025In-personRaytownMO

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…

Basic Grain Engulfment Rescue - CR26114

October 15, 2025In-personCape GirardauMO

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…

The Effective Leader

October 15, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

Increasingly, organizations are realizing the need for leadership at all levels. Because people want to be led, not managed, managers need to develop as leaders in addition to being highly competent in functional management areas. 

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Pipeline Awareness & Education Program: HSEEP Program - CP25185

October 15, 2025In-personFarmingtonMO

This workshop and facilitated tabletop exercise lasts approximately two hours. It is intended to increase the overall preparedness of both pipeline companies and local governments, assist in validating their existing emergency plans, and present the opportunity to…

Missouri EATs Fall Community Forum - Nodaway County

October 15, 2025In-personMaryvilleMO

Join us as we continue to connect and commit to strengthening Nodaway County’s food system through the Missouri EATs program.   

Introduction to QuickBooks Online - LOZ

October 15, 2025In-personOsage BeachMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular cloud-based accounting programs for small business owners.  

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing…

The Great Game of Business® – Basic Financial Literacy for Product-Based Businesses

October 16, 2025In-personSpringfieldMO

At this training event, you will learn the fundamentals of the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.  

Participants will engage in a hands-on, scenario-based learning experience for a product-based business…

Small Business Certifications for Federal, State & Local Government Contracts

October 16, 2025Virtual

Training Topics:

This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business…