August  18, 2026 

The staff in K-State Extension’s Ford County office discuss the value of collaboration throughout the system and treating each other like family as keys to successful extension programs.

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Extension agent performance reviews are now open in PEARS. Before you begin, be sure to review the updated instructions and checklists, as several changes have been made this year to support the transition to K-State's new performance management system.

Kansas State University's College of Business Administration is now accepting applications for the fall 2026 Accelerator program, a premier outreach initiative designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage innovative startups in Kansas.

K-State Extension is hiring for two key positions, and employees can help spread the word by sharing these opportunities with qualified candidates in their networks.

Please join us in congratulating Dona Ratliff on her new role as Extension Event and Program Manager in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources, effective September 27. Dona’s last day with the State 4-H Office will be September 26, following the Kansas State Fair.

Five generations of Clarence Alpers family have gone through the Jolly Workers 4-H Club in Hudson, Kansas. They have been involved for 89 of Kansas 4-H's 120 years, which will be celebrated during this year's Kansas State Fair.

This week, the Shout Out is from Jill Martinson, Chisholm Trail Extension District 4-H Youth Development agent, and is sent for Rickey Roberts, Chisholm Trail Extension District director.

Kansas State University will host the Urban Food Systems Symposium, celebrating this event's 10th anniversary in Kansas City.  Join us September 14-17 to learn about everything from advanced growing methods to community development projects to food policy initiatives. Space still available; sign up today.