Mar 03, 2026 

Elevating Extension

February Reflections

K-State Extension agriculture and natural resources agent Shad Marston pauses to remind extension colleagues that our work across the state in February has built momentum for the year to serve families, youth and producers.

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Accommodation Requests for 4-H Camp at Rock Springs Ranch

Rock Springs Ranch will directly handle accommodation requests for 4-H Camp.

Nominate a Fire Department to Receive Grain Bin Safety Training and Equipment

K-State employees are encouraged to submit a nomination for local fire departments to receive a grain bin rescue tube and hands-on training.

NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event is March 21

4-H and FFA members across the state are invited to participate in what promises to be an outstanding judging day, NW 4-H Super Saturday, which will be held at Fort Hays State University in Hays on March 21. You can judge as an individual or as a team of three or four.

 

KAE4-HA Spring Development Conference Information and Registration

KAE4-HA invites all professionals working with 4-H Youth Development programs to attend the KAE4-HA spring meeting and Youth Development Conference, titled Nourish to Flourish – Growing 4-H Professionals, April 7 – 9 in Wichita.

 

Registration is now open for Walk Kansas

Registration opened March 1 for the 2026 Walk Kansas program, an eight-week initiative offered by K-State Extension designed to help participants build healthier habits through physical activity, nutrition and overall wellness.  

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Sharolyn Flaming Jackson

This week’s Shout Out is from Amanda Lindahl, Chisholm Trail family and consumer sciences agent, for Sharolyn Flaming Jackson, family and consumer sciences specialist.

 

Extension Publications Update

This week’s updates include a new 4-H publication about the robotics project and an updated dairy cattle project publication.

2026 Food Preservation Training for Agents

Register now to attend the K-State Extension agent food preservation training, April 28-30 in Abilene.

Extension Agent Personnel Changes

A number of personnel changes occurred in February.

 

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. Let’s all pull together to raise that ranking! K-State Extension is working with others to improve everyone’s health.

 

From urban, metro, suburban, rural and frontier locations, Extension works in partnership with communities to deliver meaningful, timely relevant programs and initiatives for health and well-being. The following resources help us improve well-being and achieve national Healthy People 2030 objectives.

 

This week's resources include important guidance regarding early childhood housing, managing diabetes, and coping with chemo.

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