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Bucket Calf Project by Jade Greene
May 5, 2023The bucket calf project has become increasingly popular over the years as it is a perfect introduction for young 4Hers into the livestock show world. Kansas...
Grub Control in Lawns by Ron Honig
April 28, 2023White Grub Control in Lawns Dead spots in an otherwise healthy lawn may be a sign of root damage caused by white grub feeding. In late summer or fall, homeowners...
Recalls….Again by Nancy Honig
April 28, 2023Recalls…..Again I recently participated in a training for food judges for county fairs. Our state food safety specialist Karen Blakeslee talked in depth about...
Walking by Kristin Penner
April 21, 2023Did you know that just simply walking 30 minutes a day can lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes? Most of us take for granted that...
K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy by Jade Greene
March 31, 2023Summers are a time for attending camps, creating new memories, and exploring new possibilities. According to Kansas State Research and Extension News Services,...
How Long Can Garden Seed Be Kept? By Ron Honig
March 24, 2023How Long Can Garden Seed Be Kept? If you have garden seed left over from last year, or even previous years, you may wish to hang on to it to use this season....
The Nut That Changed the World By Nancy Honig
March 17, 2023The Nut That Changed the World The peanut plant probably originated in Peru or Brazil in South America and slowing migrating north. It wasn’t until the early...
Communications by Judy Parsons
March 2, 2023Communication is defined as the act of transferring information from one person or group to another. It’s been estimated that the average person spends 50...
Eat to Beat Illness
Dec. 29, 2022Families gathering for the holidays and crowds gathering inside tend to spread illness this time of year. Choosing foods to keep your immune system strong this...
Sharing Your Heritage
Dec. 21, 2022Passing on personal possessions is a process that occurs for almost every person in every kind of family. After the loss of my own mother there was a great...