July  21, 2026 

Elevating Extension

Part III: JCEP - Extension Administration Team Meeting Follow-up Reports

Jay Harris, chair of the Joint Council of Extension Professionals, and Gregg Hadley, assistant vice president and K-State Extension director, follow up with a report from their joint annual meeting. Today's article focuses on Elevating Extension, Rock Springs Ranch, and the organization's recent presentation to the State Finance Council. Read the full story

 

Sign Up For the Kansas State Fair Booth

We are still seeking sign-ups for this year’s Kansas State Fair booth September 11-20. Please consider signing up if you have not done so already. Gift cards redeemable in the K-State Extension bookstore are available to those who volunteer to help.

Tuition Assistance for University Employees and Dependent/Spouse Grant Programs

Tuition Assistance is available for K-State full-time benefits-eligible employees and their spouse/dependents for classes taken through Kansas State University.

From Our Tables to Our Future - Quarterly Local Food Town Hall 

Join the Community Food Systems team for our quarterly local food town hall on July 29 at 11 a.m. on Zoom. A strong and resilient local food system requires partnership and collaboration between many different people and entities.

 

Lessons Learned by a (Relatively) New Extension Agent

Thomas County extension agent Helen Geifer gives a light-hearted look at what she’s learned in her first two years on the job -- from publications, programs, and people. One of the most important things she says she’s learned is not to take frustrating encounters too seriously. Sometimes, you’ve just got to have a good laugh!

 

 

Data and Drones Help Farmers Squeeze More From Every Acre

K-State's Deepak Joshi says farmers are leaving summer harvest with something just as valuable as the grain in their trucks: Data that can drive smarter decisions for years to come.

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Shout Out: AJ Tarpoff

This week, the Shout Out is from Shad Marston, McPherson County agriculture and natural resources agent, and is sent for AJ Tarpoff, K-State Extension veterinarian.

 
Graphic indicating that Kansas ranks No. 27 in America's Health Rankings

Community Health Corner

America’s Health Ranking Kansas Summary Report for 2025 lists Kansas as number 27 of the 50 states in overall health of its residents. K-State Extension is working with others to improve everyone’s health and Kansas’ ranking.

This week, learn about the recent outbreak of Cyclospora (intestinal disease) in Kansas; the prevalence of the Lone Star tick; and disaster aid.

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