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06/02/2026

Meet Kylie Ludwig, Family and Community Wellness Agent for Cherokee County K-State Extension. In this video Kylie talks about the researched based hands-on canning program. Learn more at https://www.cherokee.k-state.edu/

Kansas Extension Master Gardeners invite you to discover a variety of gardens that educate, inspire and showcase sustain...
05/28/2026

Kansas Extension Master Gardeners invite you to discover a variety of gardens that educate, inspire and showcase sustainable gardening practices. Whether visiting a public demonstration garden or taking part in a seasonal garden tour, you'll experience the beauty and benefits of gardening up close.

Visit a demonstration garden in your district to take home some research-based gardening techniques!

Plant lovers, design enthusiasts, and anyone seeking fresh outdoor ideas can attend Kansas Extension Master Gardener-sponsored garden tours that are open to the public. Find a garden tour near you!

Sedgwick County: June 5-7, 2026
Saline County (Central Kansas Extension District): June 6, 2026
Barton/Ellis County (Cottonwood Extension District): June 12, 2026
Johnson County: June 12-13, 2026
Lyon County: June 13, 2026
Reno County: June 13, 2026
Riley County: June 20, 2026

Learn more about the June events that Extension Master Gardeners are hosting by visiting https://extension.k-state.edu/master-gardener/explore-locally/gardens.html

05/27/2026
05/26/2026

Meet Jacy Buchholz, Family and Community Wellness Agent for Pawnee County Extension. In this video, Jacy discusses how several community partners are coming together around food access and education in Pawnee County. Learn more at https://www.pawnee.k-state.edu/

Here are some honorable mentions from this year's Walk Kansas Photo Contest! Huge thank you to everyone who participated...
05/22/2026

Here are some honorable mentions from this year's Walk Kansas Photo Contest! Huge thank you to everyone who participated and sent us photos! We hope to see you again in 2027!

Congratulations to Natalie Wood, 2026 Walk Kansas Photo Contest Winner!Thank you to everyone who participated in this ye...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Natalie Wood, 2026 Walk Kansas Photo Contest Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's photo contest and Walk Kansas!

05/19/2026

Meet Katharine Sharp, Doniphan County K-State Extension agent. In this week's county profile, Katharine highlights the county's annual farm safety day. This program hosts local youth to educate them about the risks of everyday farm equipment. For more information, visit https://www.doniphan.k-state.edu/

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