Events

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 9:30AM

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Description: 

Take your strength training further with SSSH Level 3! Move at a slightly quicker pace. Progress to more complex strength training exercises that build muscle power and coordination. Continue to enhance your strength, agility and ability to complete everyday activities.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 - Virtual January-March

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 2026Virtual

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 2 MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 11:30AM

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Description: 

Take your strength training to the next level with SSSH Level 2! Build on the progress you achieved in Level 1 to help you stay active and strong. Continue to build muscle and boost bone density. Gain confidence in everyday movements, including transitioning safely to and from the floor.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 5:30PM

January 20, 2026 - March 12, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

Description: 

Take your strength training further with SSSH Level 3! Move at a slightly quicker pace. Progress to more complex strength training exercises that build muscle power and coordination. Continue to enhance your strength, agility and ability to complete everyday activities.

Tunnel to Table: MU Extension’s Guide to Growing Specialty Crops in Tunnels for High Yields & Low Risks

January 20, 2026 - April 14, 2026Virtual

Registration deadline: January 20th, 12pm (noon)

Location: virtual on Zoom 

Time: Tuesdays January 20th-April 14th, 6:30-8:00pm

Join University of Missouri Extension and partner institutions for a practical 12-session webinar series on growing specialty crops in high, low, and caterpillar tunnels. Learn directly from…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1-Warren Senior Center

January 21, 2026 - March 18, 2026In-personWarrentonMO

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- Level 1-Osage Library- 1-21-26

January 21, 2026 - March 13, 2026In-personLinnMO

Led by trained instructors, our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program focuses on functional movements that support your everyday life. In hour-long classes held twice a week for eight weeks, you'll experience a workout that includes a warm-up, easy-to-follow strength exercises and a cool-down. With a focus on safety and gradual progression,…

Christmas Card signing event for Soldiers Serving Overseas January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 - January 31, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Join us on Saturday, January 21, 2026, 1:30 - 3:30 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!

Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention - Osage Library- 1-21-26

January 21, 2026 - March 13, 2026In-personLinnMO

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…

NLA Movie Nights - 2026

January 22, 2026 - March 26, 2026Virtual

Join us for a special virtual screening of a selection of community development films and discussion!  

Whether you are a Neighborhood Leadership Academy alumni or new to the concept of community development, we welcome you to participate in this thought-provoking series as we work our way into a new year!  

4th Thursdays…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cape Girardeau County

January 23, 2026In-personJacksonMO

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) - Texas County

January 23, 2026In-personHoustonMO

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…

Extension Garden Steward: UMKC SPARK

January 24, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

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…

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January 25, 2026Virtual

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Level 2: Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigator - Ocala, FL

January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026In-personOcalaFL

Founded in 1990, the National Animal Cruelty Investigations School was the first of its kind, offering a combination of specialized veterinary and law enforcement training. Students from a range of backgrounds — including federal, state and local animal cruelty officers…

2026 Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - McDonald County

January 26, 2026In-personPinevilleMO

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…

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) VIRTUAL, January - March 2026

January 26, 2026 - March 2, 2026Virtual

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series helps caregivers take better care of themselves while providing for a friend or relative. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Participants are given a copy of the Powerful Tools…

100th Annual Audrain Soils & Crops Conference

January 26, 2026In-personMexicoMO

There is no charge for this event.

The conference focuses on a variety of soils and crops related topics.  The planned concurrent sessions include: weed management update, updates on drones, soybean management strategies, USDA update, soybean disease update, land concerns with wildlife, One Big Beautiful Bill - tax policy. In…

101st Lawrence County Ag Conference

January 26, 2026In-personMount VernonMO

Please join us for a night of discussion to support your fescue-based livestock business, updates from local organizations and elected officials, as well as a free steak sandwich dinner provided by the Southwest Cattleman's Association

Reports from:

- Lawrence County Commission

- UM Southwest Research Station

- Mount…

In Person Portion: De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement

January 27, 2026 - January 28, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

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.…

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

January 27, 2026 - January 27, 2027In-personOregonMO

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) - Randolph County 2026

January 28, 2026In-personMoberlyMO

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…

Focus On Kids Cass County

January 28, 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.

Extension Master Gardener Course - Boone County

January 28, 2026 - April 15, 2026In-personColumbiaMO

The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Perry County

January 28, 2026In-personPerryvilleMO

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…