K-State Research and Extension Douglas County
Enriching Douglas County residents with research-based information, resources, and opportunities.
Welcome
K-State Research and 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. Not a Douglas County, KS resident? See your County's extension office, here K-State Research and Extension - Statewide Locations.
Today's Highlights
Register today for one of our programs. Click below to learn more.
If you love to learn about gardening and are looking for ways to give back to your community, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer classes are for you! Training begins September 4th, 2025, and runs through December 4th, 2025, on Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm. Locations include virtual classrooms via Zoom and small group, in-person activities. Participants will be notified of the final locations prior to classes.
Extension Master Food Volunteers are dedicated to serving vulnerable populations by supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. This is done through sharing research-based nutrition education and food preparation skills, while working collaboratively with local partners to improve access to healthy, affordable food.
We are Extension
We are excited to announce that we officially have a podcast! We are Extension is a Douglas County, KS extension podcast that dives into the ins and out of your local extension office through seasonal and research-based information. Each week we highlight a different program area, its resources and other research-based information. Listen in as we inform, share, and spark conversation on We Are Extension!
Ongoing Resources