Events

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…

Gasoline Tank Truck Specialist - CH26122

March 9, 2026In-personSt. CharlesMO

This course prepares the student to deal with gasoline tank truck emergencies by providing both lecture and hands-on activities specifically oriented to dealing with one of the most common hazmat incidents encountered by emergency responders today. Students will learn…

Virtual New Council Member Orientation - March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026Virtual

Grab your lunch and join us online for a one-hour new council member orientation through Zoom.  Learn about the history of Extension, your job duties and expectations as new council members, and how our team partners with you to serve our communities.  

Selling at the Farmers Market 2026

March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026Virtual

Producers selling local foods at the farmers market can learn about marketing strategies, state regulations, value added products, food safety and more in this five-part online series. This lunch-and-learn webinar is presented by University of Missouri Extension. Missouri NCR SARE is a sponsor. 

Participants will hear from farmers,…

Howell County Priority Session

March 9, 2026In-personWest PlainsMO

Extension’s Priority Sessions are designed to bring people together to talk about what matters most to the local economy and quality of life. These sessions create a welcoming space for business owners, community leaders, elected officials, and partners to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities related to topics like…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training- Ste. Gen County

March 9, 2026In-personSainte GenevieveMO

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…

Butler County New Council Member Orientation - March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026HybridPoplar BluffMO

Join us for a one-hour new council member orientation.  Learn about the history of Extension, your job duties and expectations as new council members, and how our team partners with you to serve our communities.  

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:

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Online - March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026Virtual

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…

Reading & Understanding Financial Statements

March 10, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Your financial statements hold important information about your business—but they only help if you know how to read them. This class is designed to make financial reports easier to understand and less intimidating.

In Reading & Understanding Financial Statements, you’ll learn how to read an income statement and balance sheet and…

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…

Estate Planning: What's the Worst That Could Happen? (Dunklin County - March 2026)

March 10, 2026In-personKennettMO

Date:  Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Time:  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location:  Dunklin County Public Library, 209 N. Main Street, Kennett, MO 

Cost:  Free

Registration:  Please pre-register, but walk-ins are also welcome.

Course Description:  In this course, participants will see a…

Creating a Community's Early Child Care Report Card (March 10, 2026)

March 10, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Data can be used to tell a community’s early child care story. Learn about different data sources and how they can be combined to create a one-page report for your community. This report card can be used to have conversations with elected officials, business owners and other stakeholders in the community. By the end of…

Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

March 11, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Building Leadership Excellence: A LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Based Workshop

Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential through hands-on discovery and creative thinking? This innovative 4-hour workshop uses the proven LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology to help leaders at all levels gain deeper insights into their leadership style, strengths, and…

Beyond Assumptions: Understanding Caregiving Experiences Through a Policy Systems Environment Lens

March 11, 2026Virtual

This ISE will begin with a discussion about the differences between the assumptions often made about caregiving experiences and the reality of varied caregiving situations for U.S. families. Then, we will review how this incongruence is reflected in Policy, Systems, and Environment (PSE), which often creates more barriers to accessing support…

Focus On Kids Cass County March 2026

March 11, 2026In-personHarrisonvilleMO

The FOK program is a co-parenting education program that fulfills as state mandate for divorcing or separating parents of minor children. The class provides research-based information to support children adjusting to parental separation and encourage positive co-parental communication.

Stone County Priority Session

March 11, 2026In-personGalenaMO

Extension’s Priority Sessions are designed to bring people together to talk about what matters most to the local economy and quality of life. These sessions create a welcoming space for business owners, community leaders, elected officials, and partners to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities related to topics like…

MO APEX - Decoding GovCon Compliance: Essential Regulations Explained - Hybrid

March 11, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO

Decoding GovCon Compliance:  Essential Regulations Explained - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library

Registration Link:  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211228

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…

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. 

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…

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…

Virtual New Council Member Orientation - March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026Virtual

Grab your lunch and join us online for a one-hour new council member orientation through Zoom.  Learn about the history of Extension, your job duties and expectations as new council members, and how our team partners with you to serve our communities.  

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…