Events

Understanding Your Community's Early Child Care Story (January 2026)

January 31, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Child care is an issue in many communities across the United States. However, communities are also unique. With this uniqueness comes unique challenges. Learn how to use data, conversations and observations to better understand your community’s child care landscape.  At the end of this course, participants will be…

Christmas Card signing event for Soldiers Serving Overseas January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:30 - 4:30 pm to write messages in Christmas cards. H.E.R.O.E.S. Care will ship them to soldiers serving overseas in care packages to be delivered during Christmas 2026.

We will have cards available for you to sign and write messages. Donations of blank cards are welcome!

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…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Dade County

February 2, 2026In-personLockwoodMO

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…

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Series 1 2026 Gideon Community Center

February 2, 2026 - March 25, 2026In-personGideonMO

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Series 1 2026 at the Gideon Community Center starting February 2, 2026 at 9:00am-10:00am. The tentative dates run February 2, 4,9,11,16,18,23,262,4,9,11,16,18,23,25. Any dates that are missed will be made up on another date or time. Gideon Community Center is located at 100 N Main Street, Gideon, MO 63848. The…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3 (Virtual) - February-March 2026, Mon/Wed

February 2, 2026 - April 8, 2026Virtual

Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Build on the progress you've made in Level 2 with our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 3 program! This class incorporates moving weight at a slightly faster pace to further enhance your strength, balance, and mobility, helping you stay active, independent, and healthy as you age.  

In our…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - Poplar Bluff Library

February 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026In-personPoplar BluffMO

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…

2.2.2026_Supervisory_Certificate_Series_Virtual

February 2, 2026 - March 5, 2026Virtual

Today’s supervisors face more complexity than ever—hybrid work environments, heightened employee expectations, AI disruption, and increasing pressure to do more with fewer resources. Technical skill alone is no longer enough. Effective supervision requires emotional intelligence, coaching capability, decision confidence, and the ability to lead…

Understanding Policies that Support Families in the Workplace (February 2026)

February 2, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Learn about the various policies that employers can adopt to create more family friendly work places. These policies have the ability to support recruitment and retainment issues experienced by employers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Stay Strong Stay Healthy Level 1 Virtual February 2026

February 2, 2026 - March 25, 2026Virtual

This is class is virtual. We will meet on our Zoom meetings and will publish a link once it is processed. This class is to build strength, balance, and flexibility, allowing the participants to have confidence to live independently as the wish. We work to make sure the participants decrease their risk of falls that may result in series injury…

2026 MU Extension Crop Conference - Southeast Missouri

February 3, 2026In-personSikestonMO

University of Missouri Extension is hosting the 2026 MU Crop Conference at the Miner Convention Center in Sikeston/Miner, MO next to the Drury Inn on East Malone Street. Representatives from MO Corn Growers and MO Soybean will be presenting policy updates. MU Extension State IPM Specialists will discuss research in weed, insect, and disease…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Worth County with Ag Update Following

February 3, 2026In-personGrant CityMO

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) - Morgan County Seed

February 3, 2026In-personBarnettMO

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 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Online

February 3, 2026 - March 26, 2026Virtual

This class is offered online starting Tuesday Feb 3rd at 1 pm, and offered every Tuesday Thursday for 16 sessions online. 

Dining with Diabetes Online February 3-February 24

February 3, 2026 - February 24, 2026Virtual

Dining with Diabetes is an online 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…

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…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy @ Admiral Coontz Recreation Center February - March 2026

February 3, 2026 - March 26, 2026In-personHannibalMO

Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy 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.Cost:…

Physical Activity Learning Sessions (PALS) Childcare Clock Hours

February 3, 2026 - March 3, 2026Virtual

Information needed: Name, Email, Childcare center, MOPD ID, 

When: Tuesdays, February 3,10,17,24 March 3

Where: Virtual 

Time: 4:30PM-6PM

What is PALS?

PALS is a series of learning sessions focused on physical activity. PALS sessions examine eight best practices areas for physical activity and address the…

Feedlot School - Columbia MO

February 4, 2026 - February 5, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Two day cattle backgrouding and finishing workshop.  First day focuses on backgrounding weaned calves and the second day focuses on finishing cattle on farm.  We will cover economics, risk management, nutrition and health management and tour a local small scale confinement feeding operation. Sign up for one or both days depending on…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Atchison County with Ag Update Following

February 4, 2026In-personRock PortMO

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…

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

February 4, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26613

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) - Morgan County

February 4, 2026In-personVersaillesMO

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…