February 10, 2026In-personCassville
First Christian Church - 905 Old Exeter Rd., Cassville, MO
February 10, 2026 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Sponsored Meal begins at 6pm
Welcome & Introduction of Platinum Sponsors
Reagan Bluel, Univ. of Missouri Extension—Field Specialist in Dairy, Cassville
Veterinarian Panel: Current Local Health Trends
Dr. Mike Bloss—…
February 22, 2026Virtual
Join us as we kick off the International Year of the Woman Farmer with an inspiring keynote from Carey Portell, nationally recognized speaker and best-selling author. Carey’s powerful story of resilience—shaped by her twelve-year recovery as a survivor of a drunk driving accident—challenges audiences to break through limitations and embrace…
February 27, 2026In-personSpringfield
Heifer development, cattle health and taxes are important to cattle producers. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University (MSU) to provide the SW MO Beef Cattle Conference, which will educate cattle producers on a variety of current topics in the cattle industry.
The conference will be on February 27 at the…
March 7, 2026In-personFulton
This one-day, hands-on workshop will cover both the classroom and field aspects of drone use in agriculture. Participants will learn about different types of drones, FAA regulatory requirements, remote pilot certifications, and practical business applications for aerial imaging, spraying, and spreading. Afternoon field exercises will allow…
March 25, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Dr. Salma Sultana, a Bangladeshi veterinarian recognized for creating innovative veterinary training and outreach programs that empower thousands of small-scale farmers.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning sessions…
April 22, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Kate Hoare, an award-winning dairy farmer from Southeast Cornwall who runs Trenance Farm and has pioneered a highly sustainable, off-grid model using a bio methane-capturing slurry lagoon.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
May 27, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Judith de Vor, a 5th-generation Netherlands dairy farmer and steward of a regenerative, sustainability-focused farm that also hosts visitors through its educational programs and farm shop.
This year-long series of monthly virtual learning…
June 24, 2026Virtual
Join us as we continue the International Year of the Woman Farmer with keynote speaker Dr. Louise Bulmer, A Senior Lecturer in Animal & Veterinary Sciences at Scotland’s Rural College specializing in equine nutrition and the gut-brain axis; how diet affects microbiota and behavior.
This year-long series of monthly…