K-State Extension Douglas County front of office in the spring

K-State Extension Douglas County

Enriching Douglas County residents with research-based information, resources, and opportunities.

Welcome

K-State Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county.

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The Extension Master Food Volunteer Program gives volunteers the opportunity to use their interest in food, nutrition, and community service to make a difference in their community.

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Upcoming Events

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Veteran's Day

November 11, 2026

Our office will be closed in observation of Veteran's Day

CHIP Year 2 Celebration

November 12, 2026

Lawrence Douglas County Public Health will be hosting the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Year 2 Celebration on Thursday, November 12th from 6-7:30pm at the Carnegie Building, 200 W 9th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044!
This event is a celebration of what's accomplished together in 2026 and a chance to hear directly from the facilitators working on each focus area: access to health services, anti-poverty, behavioral health, birth outcomes, food security, and A Place for Everyone Housing Plan.
Whether you've been involved from the beginning or are just curious about community health efforts, your presence matters!
Please RSVP at bit.ly/CHIPyear2 to let us know you're coming. Light refreshments will be provided.
Learn more about the 2024-2029 CHIP: ldchealth.org/chip

Office Closure - Staff Work Day

November 17, 2026

Our office will be closed as we join other Extension Units for an all staff work day.
We will resume regular business hours Wednesday, Nov 18

Bobwhite Quail Management Workshop

November 19, 2026

5:30-6:30pm in the Dreher Family 4-H Building

Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
will be holding a FREE Bobwhite Quail Management workshop! Landowners can learn what habitat quail need on a property to survive and thrive.
Please register by Nov 17 by contacting Tim Urban at 913-422-1314 ext. 15 or at tim.urban@ks.gov