Events

Creating a Community's Early Child Care Report Card (February 2026)

February 28, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Data can be used to tell a community’s early child care story. Learn about different data sources and how they can be combined to create a one-page report for your community. This report card can be used to have conversations with elected officials, business owners and other stakeholders in the community. By the end of…

The Business of Farmers' Markets

March 2, 2026In-personGlenwoodMO

Join MU Extension, producers and vendors for an interactive workshop on March 2nd at the Schuyler County Community Center in Glenwood where participants will learn about the business side of farmers’ markets. Vendors will develop their individual market plan and learn about resources and tools for pricing their product and understanding their…

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…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training

March 2, 2026In-personSaint JosephMO

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) - St. Clair County

March 2, 2026In-personOsceolaMO

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) - Stoddard County

March 2, 2026In-personDexterMO

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…

100th Annual Audrain Soils & Crops Conference (Rescheduled)

March 2, 2026In-personMexicoMO

There is no charge for this event.

Rescheduled due to snow in January. The conference focuses on a variety of soils and crops related topics.  The planned concurrent sessions include: weed management for 2026 and beyond, the latest with drones, soybean management strategies, USDA updates, soybean disease strategies, land concerns…

Elevator Operations - CP26305

March 3, 2026In-personSt. LouisMO

The Elevator Operations is an 8-hour day filled with classroom and hands-on training. This course brings awareness to the rescuer on how to safely handle elevator emergencies. Most elevator incidents are not true “Emergencies” but a mere inconvenience. This course will…

MO APEX - Government Contracting 101 - Virtual

March 3, 2026Virtual

Government Contracting 101 - Virtual Workshop

Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26614

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…

2026 Christian County Livestock & Forage Conference

March 3, 2026In-personOzarkMO

Dinner—Meat Hooks—Clever

Reports - County Commission—Lynn Morris

Southern Missouri Soil Fertility Trends—Practical Insights to Boost Forage Quality and Yield - Josh Dunn, Field Specialist in Agronomy, West Plains

What Producers Need to Know for 2026 - Jake Hefley, Field Specialist in Ag Business, Forsyth

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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…

Creating a Community's Early Child Care Report Card (March 3, 2026)

March 3, 2026Virtual

Description: 

Data can be used to tell a community’s early child care story. Learn about different data sources and how they can be combined to create a one-page report for your community. This report card can be used to have conversations with elected officials, business owners and other stakeholders in the community. By the end of…

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

March 4, 2026In-personSpringfieldMO

Emotional Intelligence: The Ingredient for Effective Leaders

Emotional Intelligence has been identified as the single most important competency for effective leadership. According to Dan Goleman’s ground-breaking book, "Nothing else, including gender, education, geographic area, age, or hours worked came as close to predicting success as…

Seed Starting Workshop

March 4, 2026In-personKansas CityMO

Program designed to help new and experienced gardeners succeed in starting seeds indoors at home.

Cost:  $5.00 (to cover supplies)

Location:   Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Rd.
 Kansas City, MO 64117 

See website for directions:  https://www.visitkc.com/listings/kansas-city-…

Christmas Card signing event for Soldiers Serving Overseas March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026In-personSaint PetersMO

Join us on Wednesday March 4, 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!

MO APEX - Find Your Niche: Does the Government Buy What You Sell? - Hybrid

March 4, 2026HybridSaint LouisMO

Find Your Niche: Does the Government Buy What You Sell? - Hybrid Workshop with St. Louis County Library

Registration Link:  https://slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=211223

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training - Cape Girardeau County

March 5, 2026In-personJacksonMO

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…

Wits Workout

March 5, 2026 - April 16, 2026In-personUnionMO

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…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Election Declaration and Board Reorganization - CP26288

March 5, 2026Virtual

In this course, participants will learn about the post-election process for ambulance and fire protection districts, including the declaring the results of elections and reorganization of the Boards of Directors of such districts. Participants will also learn the timing and order of events after…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Marion/Shelby

March 5, 2026In-personPalmyraMO

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) Category 20 CORE - Online - March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026Virtual

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 Master Naturalist Core Training - Perry

March 5, 2026 - June 27, 2026In-personPerryMO

The Missouri Master Naturalist program mixes science with service, engaging Missourians in stewardship of the state’s natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service. 

Participants receive natural resource-based training from natural resource experts on topics including: 
History of…

Non-Certified Restricted Use Pesticide (NRUP) Applicator Training- St. Louis County

March 5, 2026In-personOverlandMO

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…

Master Naturalist 2026 Core Training for Boone County and Mid-Missouri

March 5, 2026 - May 14, 2026HybridColumbiaMO

The Master Naturalist Core Training Course is for new volunteers to become certified Missouri Master Naturalists. The course is a combination of lecture and field trips, a minimum of 40-hours of instruction must be completed to achieve certification.  The training is designed to expose students to a wide variety of natural resource…