
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. Not a Douglas County, KS resident? See your County's extension office, here K-State Extension - Statewide Locations.
Upcoming Events
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LiveWell Spring Action Summit
April 30, 2026
10am - 1pm
This year's Spring Action Summit will continue our Community Health Improvement Plan efforts to build and expand a network to support community resource navigation. Community leaders, healthcare agencies, non-profit organizations, and individuals passionate about improving health in Douglas County are invited to attend.
Our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) work groups identified community health navigation as an intersecting strategy across focus areas. We aspire to leverage shared interest around this strategy to create systems improvements that help people living in DG County.
To learn more and register for this free event, visit https://bit.ly/LW-spring-summit-26
Office Closure
May 1, 2026
Our office will closed as the fairgrounds prepares for the 62nd Annual Lawrence Swap Meet
For more information about the Swap Meet, visit https://lraaca.org/
Priority deadline for Lawrence Food Summit Applications
May 18, 2026
Build connections. Gain expert insights. Grow your food business.
Join us in Lawrence for two days of learning and networking at the Food Business Start-Up Summit! Participants work alongside trusted advisors and peers to tackle challenges like licensing, financing, production, distribution, and growth.
Priority applications close May 18, don’t miss out!
More information about the event and applications can be found on the Kansas Local Foods websiteMemorial Day
May 25, 2026
Our office will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.
We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, May 26.
Native Plant Talk
May 28, 2026
5:30-6:30 in Dreher North
Join us for a talk by Horticulture Agent, Sharon Ashworth, to learn all about the benefits of using natives in your gardening endeavors!