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

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.

We have a new look and are eager to show you around! We changed a few things but everything is still here. Please see our brief video tour below of our new website layout.

News and Events

Have you visited our News and Events pages? With our update, we provided News and Events pages for every Program Area and we'd love for you to explore them!

Planting spring Oats and Turnips in the Fall for Forage
KSFGC stands for the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council. It is an organization that values the "vital role that forages and grasslands play in both the Kansas economy and landscape." Through partnerships, this organization provides forage education and programs. Today's highlight shares information about planting spring oats and turnips in the fall for forage!

 

you are invited to the launch of the community health improvement plan thursday october 17 6:00 - 7:30 pm , 200 Main Street Lawrence KS 66044

An interactive community education event. Come join our community partners for an interactive look at the 2024-29 Douglas County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)! Learn how to get involved with the plan and how to help Douglas County continue to be healthy. Food will be provided!

Register Here 
job posting for the SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Position- Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. Criminal background check is required. Includes a link to the job. Full time, Lawrence, KS $16.50 to 20.50 dollars an hour. image of person''s arms preparing a salad in fron of a laptop

SNAP-Ed is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families who are eligible to receive food assistance. Nutrition educators use evidence-based strategies to empower clients to achieve healthy lives and reduce health disparities.

More Information Here 

 

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