February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026In-personLinneus
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…
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…
February 28, 2026In-personColumbia
Pearls of Production Conference
Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Beef Research and Teaching Farm, Columbia, MO
Cost: Adults – $20 | Children (ages 5–12) – $5
Event Description:
Join us for the annual Pearls of Production Conference, designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and networking…
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…