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Rural Living in Douglas County

Resource Fair 2025

You Are Invited

"Rural" doesn't have to mean "rough"! Join us for our Rural Living in Douglas County Resource fair! Break free of the uncertainty and confusion when it comes to Zoning & Codes, wells, ponds, prairie establishment, forest management and more! The event is free and open to the public and is funded by the Douglas County Natural and Cultural Grant Program. Save the date and follow us on Facebook to learn about updates as we get closer to this awesome resource fair!

About the Fair

  • Date: April 12, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds
  • Door Prizes: gift certificates for plants, baskets of native seed, discounts on services, pond water test kit, fishing bundle, branded stuff (check back later for updates)
  • Food trucks: JB's Taco Truck

Featured Speakers

We have exciting topics lined up for community members to benefit from.

Dr. Joe Gerken, K-State - Fisheries and Aquaculture, will speak on pond management

EJ Jamison, Northeast KS District Forester, will speak on forest stand management

Luke Berning (KS Forest Service) and Joe Piezuch (Eastern KS Prescribed Burn Assoc.) will speak on prescribed burning

Tonya Voigt, Dg Co Zoning and Codes, will speak on planning, zoning, and code enforcement

Jason Tanking, Jason Tanking Construction, will speak on issues surrounding building a home in the country

Participating Vendors

Vendors from all over our community are attending to inform you what resources you have at your disposal.

Botanical Belongings
Circle Y Trucking
Custom Forestry Applications
Custom Tree Care, Inc.
Jason Tanking Construction
Feyh Farm Seed
King Brothers Construction
Native Lands Restoration Collaborative
Quailman Enterprises
Shamrock Tree Service, Inc.
Thompson Land Clearing, LLC
Tractor Supply
Vinland Valley Nursery
Yutsy barn builders

Dg Co Conservation District
Dg Co Public Works
Dg Co Zoning and Codes
Dg Co Heritage Conservation Council/Open Space Program
KDHE Environmental Protection Program, Bureau of Field Services
KDHE NE District Office
KDHE Water Well Program
KDWP - Habitat First
KS Biological Survey
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Pheasants Forever

East Kansas Prescribed Burn Association
Just Food
Kansas Forest Service
Kansas Forestry Association
Kansas Land Trust
Kansas Rural Center
K-State Extension - Aquatic resources
K-State Extension - Douglas County
K-State Extension - Douglas County Master Gardeners
Lawrence-Dg Co Health Dept. - Environmental Health (septic/wells)
Upper Wakarusa WRAPS

 

Questions?

We are excited to offer you this opportunity! If you have any questions, please contact our Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent, Sharon Ashworth at sashworth@ksu.edu.

Follow our Facebook to be the first to learn about updates on this exciting resource fair here, K-State Research and Douglas County Facebook Page.