Events

Firefighter Friendly Thermal Imaging (CP27188)

Sat, Oct 24 2026, 8am - 12pmIn-personPenceKS

Thermal imaging can be a misunderstood discipline. It is of immense value in functional mitigation, but is accompanied by inherent dangers. These dangers are most often associated with misinterpreting the display and deficient appreciation for the camera’s intrinsic limitations. This class evaluates the benefits afforded to the common…

Extension Garden Steward: Watkins Woolen Mill State Park

Sat, Oct 24 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pmIn-personLawsonMO

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…

Extension Master Gardener Chapter Event: Fall Farm Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Colonial Farms

Sat, Oct 24 2026, 11am - 3pmIn-personBlue SpringsMO

Experience the magic of autumn at Colonial Farms! Join us at the Fall Farm Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 24th from 11am-3pm. This event offers a delightful escape for families and friends. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the season with an array of exciting activities and attractions, including: picking pumpkins,…

MU Extension Fall Tax Schools 2026 - Columbia

Mon, Oct 26 2026, 8am - Tue, Oct 27 2026, 4:40pmIn-personColumbiaMO

The schools are designed to cover practical topics encountered by tax preparers. These schools will be using the 2026 National Income Tax Workbook from the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation. The schools will cover:

Day 1

REACH October 2026 Employer and Century Farm Site Visit - Ozark Fisheries

Mon, Oct 26 2026, 9am - 12pmIn-personStoutlandMO

Throughout the 2026–2027 school year, the Resilient Economies and Community Health (REACH) Community Collaborative is connecting students, community partners, and key stakeholders with local employers through monthly employer site visits.

These hands-on experiences offer an inside look at the businesses, industries, careers, and…

Worth County - Resident & Alumni Fall Forum with Maximize Northwest Missouri

Mon, Oct 26 2026, 6 - 8pmIn-personGrant CityMO

What is helping Worth County grow? What challenges may be holding it back? And what can residents, leaders and community partners do together to strengthen the county’s future?

Worth County residents and community partners are invited to explore those questions during a county-wide fall Forum on Monday, October 26, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.,…

Managing Team Attitudes & Expectations

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

Value & Objectives

All organizations need effective teamwork and collaboration in order to create positive results. People throughout organizations are expected to generate the best possible outcomes, and to do so, they must work effectively with their immediate teams, as well as with members of extended teams. The best teams work…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Elections, Candidate Filings, and Candidate Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27138)

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

In this course, participants will learn about the election process for ambulance and fire protection districts, including the calling for elections,available ballot subjects, payment of election cost, prohibitions on such districts during elections, different types of elections, and key election milestone dates.Participants will also learn the…

Garlic Growing Workshop - Mt. Grove

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 12 - 1:30pmIn-personMountain GroveMO

This workshop will cover the basics of growing garlic including planting, harvesting, storing, soil preparation, and different types.

Participants will also take part in hands-on garlic planting while learning about proper planting techniques.

Light snacks will be provided.

Free to attend, but registration is required.

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WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - October 27, 2026

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 12 - 2:30pmVirtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

Advanced QuickBooks Online Training (In-Person) | Osage Beach

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 6 - 9pmIn-personOsage BeachMO

QuickBooks Online is one of the most popular accounting software programs for small business owners.

Are you considering using QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your business? Or do you already use it but feel you're not maximizing its potential? What’s the difference between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online?

Season’s Sellings: Holiday Sales Planning for Farm & Food Businesses

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 6pm - Wed, Jan 20 2027, 7:45pmVirtual

The holiday season can be a significant sales opportunity—are you ready to sell with confidence? Consumers are actively seeking local, unique gifts and ingredients during the holidays, and they prioritize supporting small businesses. Taking time to strategize, set goals, and create a plan can help your business extend your sales window and…

Certified Advanced Fire and Ambulance District Training: Elections, Candidate Filings, and Candidate Personal Financial Disclosure (CP27139)

Tue, Oct 27 2026, 7 - 8pmVirtual

In this course, participants will learn about the election process for ambulance and fire protection districts, including the calling for elections,available ballot subjects, payment of election cost, prohibitions on such districts during elections, different types of elections, and key election milestone dates.Participants will also learn the…

MU Extension Fall Tax Schools 2026 - Springfield

Wed, Oct 28 2026, 8am - Thu, Oct 29 2026, 4:40pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

The schools are designed to cover practical topics encountered by tax preparers. These schools will be using the 2026 National Income Tax Workbook from the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation. The schools will cover:

Day 1

Empowering Our Community: Anti-Human Trafficking Conference

Wed, Oct 28 2026, 12pmHybridColumbiaMO

Human trafficking is a significant issue in Missouri. Trafficking networks exploit vulnerabilities in transportation routes, agricultural industries, hospitality sectors, and other labor-intensive fields. Traffickers target individuals who are vulnerable due to factors such as poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues,…

Missouri EATs Virtual Community Roundtables

Wed, Oct 28 2026, 12pm - Wed, Apr 28 2027, 1pmVirtual

Missouri EATs Virtual Community Roundtable Series

When: October 28, 2026, January 27, 2027, and April 28, 2027

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)

Join us for the Missouri EATs Virtual Community Roundtables! These quarterly  gatherings provide an opportunity to:

Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - October

Wed, Oct 28 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Lidia Arend (Brazil), a swine reproduction specialist with Topigs Norsvin, is recognized for her work advancing sow fertility, reproductive management, and herd productivity. Through research and industry collaboration, she helps producers implement strategies that improve reproductive efficiency and overall performance while supporting the…

STL Farm Labor Workshop

Thu, Oct 29 2026, 9am - 3pmIn-personSaint LouisMO

Registration deadline: October 25th, 11:59pm

Location: MU Extension Metro Office (8225 Florissant Rd.)

Time: 10am-3pm

Cost: $0-40 (sliding scale available*)

Are you a flower, fruit, or vegetable producer who needs to hire paid labor? Or a gardener hoping to scale up, and realizing that you will probably need to pay…

Grant Ready: Building Capacity

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 9am - Fri, Nov 6 2026, 4pmIn-personPoplar BluffMO

WHERE:  Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, 3019 Fair Street, Poplar Bluff, MO

WHEN:  

9:00 am - 4:00 pm (lunch at noon) on Friday, October 30th and Friday, November 6th 

COST:  None

This two-part grant workshop series is made possible at no cost to participants by funding from the Delta…

Introduction to Grant Writing

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 9am - 4pmIn-personSpringfieldMO

As a seasoned grant writer or newcomer, you will practice the essentials of writing grant proposals in this interactive and creative workshop.

You will learn everything from how to write, research and locate funding sources to where to find grant writing tips and tutorials that have taken years of expertise to cultivate. This includes…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) - Cape Girardeau County

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 9 - 11amIn-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…

Podcasting to Expand Your Educational Reach

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 9:30 - 10:30amVirtual

Ready to start a podcast but unsure where to begin? Join us for this online ISE.

MU Extension Dairy Specialist and podcaster Reagan Bluel will share lessons learned from producing a globally recognized dairy podcast, along with practical, cost-effective recommendations for launching your own educational podcast. 

Mel Wolverson…

Private Pesticide Applicator Training (PPAT) Category 20 CORE - Zoom - October 30th, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 9:30am - 12pmVirtual

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 30th, 2026 8AM

Registration: Preregistration and online payment are requested. Zoom link and other instructions will be sent via email after registration.

Cost: $75

Contact: Haley Schwantz

Email: heschwantz@missouri.edu

Training Date: October 30th, 2026, 9:30AM - 12:00PM

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Dining with Diabetes Virtual - Fridays, October-November 2026

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 11am - Fri, Nov 20 2026, 1pmVirtual

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will…

Crash Course - Greenhouse Gardening

Fri, Oct 30 2026, 12:30 - 2:30pmIn-personMount VernonMO

Interested in having your own fresh produce year-round? Growing vegetables in a backyard greenhouse is an excellent way to extend the harvest and enjoy fresh produce over the winter months. Join MU Extension Field Specialists to learn tips and tricks for greenhouse gardening success. Three 30-minute sessions will address greenhouse structures,…

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training (CP27201)

Sat, Oct 31 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personMilanMO

This workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed ambulance and fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Association of Fire Protection Districts and Missouri Ambulance Association has developed the curriculum used in this class to assist new board members in understanding…