Pearls of Production Conference
February 28, 2026In-personColumbiaMO
Pearls of Production Conference
Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Beef Research and Teaching Farm, Columbia, MO
Cost: Adults – $20 | Children (ages 5–12) – $5
Event Description:
Join us for the annual Pearls of Production Conference, designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on…
Extension Garden Steward: Truman Habitat for Humanity
February 28, 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…
Making the Grab - Residential Serach - CP26271
March 2, 2026In-personMoberlyMO
Almost 3,000 civilians die every year in fires. That is still a staggering statistic and one we must do all we can to change. Fires in homes are burning faster than ever before, leaving less time for occupants to safely escape. This fact is the reason we must master the residential search! This…
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Hickory County
March 3, 2026In-personHermitageMO
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…
Introduction to the Fire Service - CP26280
March 3, 2026 - April 4, 2026In-personBuffaloMO
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…
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…
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…
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:
Explore innovative solutions to improve…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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue: Awareness - CR26134
March 21, 2026In-personPilot KnobMO
Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 12–40 | Host requirements: None | CEU: Yes
This classroom-based course is designed to provide participants with the necessary beforehand knowledge…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -3/21/26
March 21, 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…
In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement
March 23, 2026 - March 24, 2026In-personLake Saint LouisMO
The 12 hour in-person portion of this training will include 8 hours of classroom completion of ICAT, and 4 hours of scenario/role playing. ICAT is a training program that gives police officers tools for defusing critical incidents with a focus on those that do not involve suspects with guns.…
Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -3/26/26
March 26, 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…
Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR26138
March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026In-personLincolnMO
Today vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped victim from a vehicle accident. Emphasis is on proper use of powered and manual rescue tools and air bags, coordination with EMS personnel,…
