Government Contracting 101

August 7, 2024Virtual

In this introductory 1.5 hour class to government contracting, we cover how to navigate, research and connect to the government marketplace. Attendees will leave with useful tools and next steps to compete for government contracts on the federal, state or local level.

Dive Into Produce Food Safety with Us! Workshop

August 7, 2024In-personRocky ComfortMO

On-farm produce safety is important to fruit and vegetable growers for a number of different reasons- to meet regulatory, sales venue, or buyer requirements and to ensure that they are selling the safest product possible. On-farm produce safety education may include training on the FDA Food…

Dining with Diabetes - Sylvan Springs

August 7, 2024 - August 28, 2024In-personEurekaMO

Dining with Diabetes is a 4-session course that helps participants build food skills through cooking while learning strategies to better manage, prevent or delay complications related to diabetes.

Class is limited to residents of Sylvan…

Tai Chi for Arthritis - Warren County

August 7, 2024 - September 27, 2024In-personWarrentonMO

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention allows you to express both mind and body, helping you to not only learn a new skill and promote good health, it will help you achieve harmony with yourself and the world around you.  Come move with us!

Extension Master Gardener Training - Kansas City (Jackson and Clay Counties)

August 7, 2024 - December 11, 2024Virtual

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in the KC area. This program’s train-the-trainer mission shares research-based horticulture…

Extension Master Gardener Training - (Livingston County)

August 7, 2024 - December 11, 2024HybridChillicotheMO

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in Livingston County. This program’s train-the-trainer mission is to share research-based…

Extension Master Gardener Training - Northwest Missouri

August 7, 2024 - December 11, 2024HybridMaryvilleMO

Want to learn more about gardening? Do you have a passion for sharing gardening information and making your community a more beautiful place? Join us for the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Training in the northwest Missouri area. This program’s train-the-trainer mission shares research-based…

Food Preservation Basics at Mid-Continent Public Library - Colbern Road

August 7, 2024In-personLees SummitMO

An overview of the three types of home food preservation: canning, freezing, and dehydrating. We will discuss important safety issues and the proper way to preserve these foods for quality and safety. 

Register online at https://www.…

Excelsior Springs Farmer's Market Cooking Demo and Canner Gauge Testing Event

August 7, 2024In-personExcelsior SpringsMO

MU Extension is partnering with the Excelsior Springs Farmer's Market to provide a cooking demonstration and canner dial gauge testing. 

These activities will be offered at no charge to attendees of the farmer's market. 

Atchison County Council August Meeting

August 7, 2024In-personRock PortMO

Monthly Atchison County Extension Council meeting to conduct business and plan programming efforts in the county.   

Meetings are open to the public.   

ScaleUP! Kansas City

August 8, 2024In-personKansas CityMO

This series of classes (17 weeks through Dec 12 with Thanksgiving off) are for those businesses that have the ability to reach $1M in revenue or, if already there, grow to even greater heights.

This is a very selective opportunity for those…

2024 Care of the Older Adult

August 9, 2024 - August 10, 2024HybridColumbiaMO

Description:

Health care providers need the opportunity to gain knowledge in interdisciplinary approaches to clinical management and ethical treatment of older adults. This conference provides a forum to discuss complex care issues common…

Vehicle Rescue: Operations - CR25114

August 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024In-personWebb CityMO

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, vehicle designs, ICS, and safety considerations.…

Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP25152

August 10, 2024In-personDixonMO

One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to…

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

August 10, 2024In-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…

Master Gardener Program

August 12, 2024 - December 2, 2024In-personPlatte CityMO

 This will be an in-person training event that meets weekly from August 12 - December 2, 2024 at the Mid-Continent Library - Platte City Branch, 2702 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte City, MO 64079.  No class will be held on 9/2, 10/21, and 11/11.  

Master Gardener Training Program - Buchanan County (In-Person)

August 12, 2024 - December 2, 2024In-personSt. JosephMO

This is an in-person training program being held evenings at the Buchanan County Extension office.  The training will begin on August 12th and conclude on December 2nd.  There will be 14 class sessions, with no class on 9/2, 10/21, and 11/11.

Food Preservation Basics at Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Parkway Branch

August 12, 2024In-personLees SummitMO

Learn the basics of the three home food preservation methods: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating. 

Register online at https://www.mymcpl.org/

Cost: Free

PCQI (Human Food) Training

August 13, 2024 - August 15, 2024In-personColumbiaMO

As per the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), all registered food manufacturing facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold human food must abide by the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule’s new food safety requirements specified in 21 CFR Part 117. Additionally, each…

NSF SBIR Interactive Workshop

August 13, 2024 - August 14, 2024Virtual

This day and a half workshop is designed to assist technology start-ups and existing businesses in learning how to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to fund their R&D. This hands-on…

2024 Rural Resilience Lecture Series

August 13, 2024Virtual

Community Health Engagement and Outreach is excited to bring to you the 2024 summer Rural Resilience Lecture Series this May, June, and July. The last lecture in the series will focus on building individual and community resilience as a strategy to prevent substance misuse. Guest lecturer Dr.…

Master Gardener Training Program - Excelsior Springs

August 13, 2024 - December 3, 2024In-personExcelsior SpringsMO

This will be an in-person training held at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.  The class sessions will take place from 12:30 - 3:00 pm every Tuesday for 14 Weeks.  Classes will not be held 9/3, 10/22, and 11/12.

Provides in…

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

August 13, 2024In-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…

MissouriBUYS: How to Do Business with the State of Missouri

August 14, 2024Virtual

Are you interested in doing business with the State of Missouri? Did you know that in order to sell to the State of Missouri, your business is required to be registered in the State of Missouri's online vendor portal, MissouriBUYS?

Register…

Focus on Kids- Cass County Parent Education (17th Circuit)

August 14, 2024In-personHarrisonvilleMO

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…