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A destination for rodeo and more

May 15, 2026

Built for rodeo and designed for more, the Bilbrey Family Event Center is creating a new gathering place for K-State and Kansas agriculture.

ExtensionNext-Gen K-StateTop storiesEngagementEconomic development
A man in western gear and fancy fringed cowboy pants rides a bucking horse bareback in a rodeo arena.

The science of spring burning

May 7, 2026

Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.

AgricultureTop storiesSustainabilityExtensionGlobal food security
Two men in yellow firefighting gear walk through a prairie of tall grass and set fire to it.

Project bridging art, nature and community receives Interdisciplinary Research Grant from Chapman Center

May 1, 2026

The Chapman Center for Rural Studies 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Grant recognizes a unique partnership between the arts and sciences through a project titled "Nature Collab: Rural...

ResearchExtensionNext-Gen K-StateArts and SciencesFaculty and staff

Immersive economic development

April 22, 2026

As part of One K-State Research Week, the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference — led by Nancy Daniels, K-State Extension community vitality specialist and conference...

Workforce developmentFaculty and staffEconomic developmentEngagementExtension
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A farm for the future

April 20, 2026

At Flickner Innovation Farm, K-State researchers collaborate to develop practical solutions for Kansas agriculture’s biggest challenges.

ExtensionAgTechTop storiesEngagementSustainability
An adult man and his father stand and present about their farm in front of a corn field.

Supporting rural entrepreneurs across Kansas

April 15, 2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference, an immersive event hosted by K-State and partners that supports rural entrepreneurship across Kansas....

Community health and well-beingExtensionEventsNext-Gen K-StateEconomic development
A wide shot of the rural town of Courtland, Kansas, showing the road in the foreground and a blue sky filled with clouds in the background, with a Courtland business block shown in the middle of the photo.

Energy surge puts pressure on farm budgets

March 31, 2026

K-State economist Gregg Ibendahl details how rising oil prices are expected to drive up fuel and fertilizer costs, adding financial pressure to farm operations.

ResearchExtensionAgricultureTop stories
A red combine is harvesting wheat in a field below a blue sky filled with clouds during golden hour, making the clouds look orange and yellow with light. Behind the combine is another field of green crops with a few trees.

Connecting care where it's needed

March 26, 2026

K-State Extension community health workers are improving access to care across Kansas, helping neighbors overcome barriers and take control of their health.

ExtensionTop storiesEngagementNext-Gen K-StateCommunity health and well-being
A woman in a purple polo holds a conversation with an older woman in front of a retirement home's front desk.

Get your steps in with Walk Kansas

March 13, 2026

Walk Kansas is an eight-week, team-based challenge tracking your physical activity from March 22 to May 16. K-State employees can join at a discounted rate and engage in healthy competition...

ExtensionCampus lifeCommunity health and well-being

People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin

March 9, 2026

As a McPherson County Extension agent focused on family and community wellness, Chuck Laughlin leads programming that helps residents build relevant life skills and meaningful connectio...

ExtensionCommunity health and well-beingEngagementNext-Gen K-StatePeople with Purpose
Chuck Laughlin, wearing a purple K-State Extension apron, offers supplies for a workshop on a baking sheet to participants.
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