Events

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Howell County

Mon, May 11 2026, 8:30am - Wed, Jul 15 2026, 8:30amIn-personWest PlainsMO

Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Fayette Spring 2026

Mon, May 11 2026, 10am - Wed, Jul 1 2026, 11amIn-personFayetteMO

Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls.

2026 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Howell County

Mon, May 11 2026, 11:30am - Wed, Jul 22 2026, 11:30amIn-personWest PlainsMO

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 shown benefits,…

Early Child Care Supports MO Businesses Series- Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace

Mon, May 11 2026, 12 - 1:30pmVirtual

Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care system. MU Extension will feature 3 opportunities to learn more about how child care supports Missouri's economy and how individuals can take action in their communities. 

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Focus on Kids: Osage County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/11/26

Mon, May 11 2026, 4 - 6:30pmIn-personLinnMO

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…

Chicken Processing Skills Series

Mon, May 11 2026, 5pm - Tue, May 19 2026, 8pmIn-personPinevilleMO

Join us for the Chicken Processing Skills Series, a two-part, hands-on set of classes in Pineville, MO. The first class covers home chicken processing basics (foundational steps, equipment, and food-safety practices for processing chicken for home use). The second class, Chicken Cut-Up & Product-Making, focuses on kitchen-based skills to…

Workshop (Rescheduled) on Tomato Production in Home Garden - Cole County

Mon, May 11 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pmIn-personJefferson CityMO

The tomato is America’s most popular home garden crop. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, low in calories, and an excellent source of lycopene, the pigment that makes tomatoes red and has been linked to the prevention of many forms of cancer. In this program, speaker will talk on suitable environment, soil preparation, seedling…

Early Child Care Supports MO Businesses- Understanding Collective Early Child Care Work in Your Community

Mon, May 11 2026, 6:30 - 8pmVirtual

 Child care is the workforce of the workforce. If we want to keep the economy thriving, we must ensure that the community has a thriving child care system. MU Extension will feature 3 opportunities to learn more about how child care supports Missouri's economy and how individuals can take action in their communities. 

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Energy Management for Entrepreneurs

Tue, May 12 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

This session introduces the four-domain energy framework for sustainable performance. Participants learn how to optimize energy rather than simply manage time.

Learning Objectives:

Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership - May Community Roundtable

Tue, May 12 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

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) - 5/12/26

Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 3:30pmIn-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…

Recovery Friendly Workplace Orientation - May 12, 2026

Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 2pmVirtual

Missouri businesses are facing challenges recruiting and retaining workers. At the same time, Missouri also continues to experience high incidents of people of working age who are facing addiction and substance use issues, and ultimately leads to fewer people participating in Missouri’s workforce. We are offering a monthly orientation to…

Tunnel to Table Field Day: Buckeye Acres Produce Farm - Johnson County

Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 3:30pmIn-personWarrensburgMO

Cost: $10

Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and increased crop yields. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize production, so…

Winning Federal Research Grants

Tue, May 12 2026, 1 - 2:30pmVirtual

Winning Federal Research Grants: SBIR/STTR Workshop is an introductory seminar designed for technology-based businesses seeking research and development funding through federal programs. This session provides an overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how they support…

Public Relations Basics: Reach Your Audience through Multiple Avenues

Tue, May 12 2026, 2 - 3pmHybridSaint LouisMO

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Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/12/26

Tue, May 12 2026, 5:30 - 8pmIn-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…

Poultry Processing Workshop - Christian County 5.12.26

Tue, May 12 2026, 6 - 7:30pmIn-personOzarkMO

Learn how to process live meat birds from start to finish. This workshop will provide hands-on learning covering the entire process. Each attendee will process a live bird and learn the food safety concerns  when processing your own birds.

High-Performance Supervision

Wed, May 13 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

High-Performance Supervision

Exceptional supervisors inspire and guide their teams by mastering motivation, problem-solving, delegation, and priority management. In this practical seminar, you’ll explore two foundational workplace systems and acquire proven, results-oriented skills essential for thriving in a supervisory role.

This seminar…

WITS Workout- Aging Best Senior Center- Jefferson City- 5-13-26

Wed, May 13 2026, 10:30am - Fri, May 29 2026, 11:30amIn-personJefferson CityMO

If you are an older adult, WITS Workout can help you keep your brain healthy through fun activities and spending time with others who want to do the same. It can improve your memory, attention and thinking skills. In the program, you will solve puzzles, discuss different topics and learn ways to take care of your brain. WITS Workout combines…

MTI – De-Escalating Tension on Teams – 2026-05-13

Wed, May 13 2026, 1 - 2pmVirtual

De-Escalating Tension on Teams

Live Virtual Session  I  60 minutes

Tension spreads quickly in teams. This focused session provides practical strategies for intervening early and reducing conflict before it escalates.

Participants will:

Dining with Diabetes - Hermann - May

Wed, May 13 2026, 4:30pm - Wed, Jun 3 2026, 6:30pmIn-personHermannMO

Dining with Diabetes is a four-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes-related complications. Each session offers detailed instruction, group activities, and a live cooking demonstration of a diabetes-friendly meal.   

Dining with…

The Effective Leader

Thu, May 14 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

The Effective Leader

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. There is an impressive body of knowledge regarding leadership, and the skills needed to be an…

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - virtual May-June 2026

Thu, May 14 2026, 1pm - Thu, Jun 18 2026, 3:30pmVirtual

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions programs are six week, highly interactive group programs to help people with chronic disease(s) and caregivers of people with chronic disease(s) gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. Participants make weekly action…

Women in Dairy | Millsap Farms

Thu, May 14 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

This month's meeting is hosted by Millsap Farms 

Located on the Northside of Springfield (6593 Emu Ln, Springfield, MO 65803) Millsap Farms is adding value to the produce they generate on their urban farm with Thursday night "Pizza Nights". 

Women in Dairy will attend May 14th to observe how they add value to one of…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Zoom - Rusty Lee - May 15th

Fri, May 15 2026, 9am - 12pmVirtual

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…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Buchanan County

Fri, May 15 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personEastonMO

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 - CP26337

Fri, May 15 2026, 6pm - Sun, May 17 2026, 12pmIn-personGreenfieldMO

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…

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP26327

Sat, May 16 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO

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…

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP26265

Sat, May 16 2026, 8am - Sun, May 17 2026, 5pmIn-personLincolnMO

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…

Gasoline Tank Truck Specialist - CH26118

Sat, May 16 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personKennettMO

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…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) -5/16/26

Sat, May 16 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-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…

Extension Master Gardeners: Lakeside Nature Center: Celebrating Urban Birds (Kansas City)

Sat, May 16 2026, 10am - 2pmIn-personKansas CityMO

Join the Extension Master Gardeners Children's program at Lakeside Nature Center to celebrate urban birds! We will table at this event to learn more about what urban birds eat. Master Gardeners will be available to assist you with your gardening questions regarding improving habitats for backyard and neighborhood wildlife. Each child will make…

4-H Day with the Cardinals 2026

Sat, May 16 2026, 11am - 6:30pmIn-personSaint LouisMO

4-H Day with the CardinalsMay 16, 2026
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

You are invited to join us for the 23rd Annual 4-H Day with the Cardinals. The Cardinals will be taking on the Kansas City Royals at a 1:15 p.m. game. Don't miss out! We have a limited number of tickets, and they go quickly!

Extension Master Gardeners: Spring on the Farm at Watkins Woolen Mill (Kansas City)

Sat, May 16 2026, 1 - 4pmIn-personLawsonMO

Join the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site for the Spring on the Farm event. This event features historically-accurate 1870's era crafts, dresses, and demonstrations. The Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) will be on-site at the beautiful kitchen garden, a garden planted and maintained…

Non-Tenure Track Promotion Support ISE

Mon, May 18 2026, 11 - 11:55amVirtual

MU Extension Faculty will learn about the NTT process, hear from those who have gone up for promotion and reviewed packets, and have opportunity for specific coaching about their packet.  Including:

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Online-May

Mon, May 18 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Description: Gain confidence in understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome and how to manage it in daily life. Join this informative session to learn what Alpha-Gal Syndrome is, common symptoms, how screening works, and practical prevention strategies. You’ll also discover helpful tips for grocery shopping and reading labels so you can avoid hidden…

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Reynolds-May

Mon, May 18 2026, 12 - 1pmIn-personEllingtonMO

Description: Gain confidence in understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome and how to manage it in daily life. Join this informative session to learn what Alpha-Gal Syndrome is, common symptoms, how screening works, and practical prevention strategies. You’ll also discover helpful tips for grocery shopping and reading labels so you can avoid hidden…

Tunnel to Table Field Day: Meyer Farms - Pike County

Mon, May 18 2026, 4:30 - 7pmIn-personLouisianaMO

Cost: $10

Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and reduction of certain foliar diseases. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution - CP26345

Mon, May 18 2026, 6pm - Tue, May 19 2026, 10pmIn-personGrandinMO

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…

Calf Backgrounding Program

Tue, May 19 2026, 9am - Tue, Jun 30 2026, 2pmIn-personMount VernonMO

Wanting to learn more about how to make money with preconditioning or backgrounding calves?  Well this is the program for you!  This program will be useful for both beginning and experienced cattlemen.

This program will take place at the Eldon Cole Center on the Southwest Research, Extension, and Education Center located at…

Garden 'n Grow _Gentry County

Tue, May 19 2026, 9am - Thu, Jul 23 2026, 10:30amIn-personAlbanyMO

Guided by adult volunteers, development of the whole child is emphasized as well as team building as each youth gardens with a partner. Adult leaders use cooperative teaching skills to educate youths about seeds, transplants, garden planning and design, site preparation, soils, plant growth and development, costs of production, garden pests,…

SBIR Bootcamp

Tue, May 19 2026, 9am - 4pmVirtual

SBIR Bootcamp is a focused, two-day training designed for entrepreneurs and innovators with technologies that have strong commercial potential and align with federal research priorities. This program supports participants who are interested in applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)…

Trademark Basics

Tue, May 19 2026, 3 - 4:30pmVirtual

Join this interactive webinar to learn practical Trademark Basics tailored for entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. USPTO experts will go over key topics regarding Trademark Basics and show how it can support product development and business strategy, and highlight when and how to act to preserve and monetize your innovations. The session…

Dry-Cured Bacon Workshop - Taney County 5.19.26

Tue, May 19 2026, 6 - 7pmIn-personForsythMO

Learn how to dry cure a fresh pork belly to make bacon. This process was used to preserve meat prior to refrigeration and results in a great tasting bacon.

MTI – Leading Through Uncertainty – 2026-05-20

Wed, May 20 2026, 8:30 - 11:30amIn-personColumbiaMO

Leading Through Uncertainty

Creating stability during change

Change is constant — but strong leadership provides direction even when outcomes aren’t fully defined. In this interactive session, participants explore how uncertainty affects team morale, communication, and performance. Leaders will learn practical strategies to reduce…

Leading Above the Noise

Wed, May 20 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Leading Above the Noise

As reported by the website, tech21century.com: “Through mobile phones, online entertainment services, the Internet, electronic mail, television, radio, newspapers, books, social media etc. people receive every day about 105,000 words or 23 words per second in half a day (12 hours) (during awake hours). According to……

LWD_Reimagining Your Workforce St. Louis

Wed, May 20 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-personSaint LouisMO

Reimagining Your Workforce Conference brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community partners to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing today’s workforce challenges. Participants will gain actionable tools, hear real-world examples, and engage in cross-sector conversations focused on expanding…

MO APEX - Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual

Wed, May 20 2026, 9 - 10amVirtual

Creating an Effective Capability Statement - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26633

History of Corn

Wed, May 20 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personKansas CityMO

Corn is the most widely grown crop in the world.  Have you ever wondered where corn originated and how it became the most important crop grown in the US?  Come learn about the fascinating history of corn and why it is the most important crop in the United States and in many cultures around the world.

For more…

McDonald County Priority Session-Health and Well-being

Wed, May 20 2026, 10:30am - 12pmIn-personPinevilleMO

This session will focus on collecting insights related to issues such as access to care, nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease prevention, with an emphasis on understanding current efforts, gaps, and variations across counties. Through guided discussion and structured input, participants will share perspectives on existing programming,…