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We provide relevant, reliable information related to Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, 4-H and Youth Development, EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) Family Life, Healthy Living, and much more. We assist individuals, businesses, and communities in their efforts to find solutions, develop their knowledge-base, and better themselves as a whole.

We are dedicated to a safe, sustainable, competitive food and fiber system and to strong, healthy communities, families and youth through integrated research, analysis and education.

 

 

POSITION OPENINGS

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION AGENT

Application deadline 03/04/19.

4-H Youth Development Extension Agent position in the Wildcat District, with primary office in Altamont, Kansas. Wildcat District has offices in Girard, Pittsburg, Altamont, Independence, and Fredonia.

See https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/jobs/current_openings/index.html
for application and position announcement. 

K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.

 

INSTRUCTOR (EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM)

This Instructor position will provide leadership in the implementation of research-based nutrition education program to support successful families, and the systems that serve them, in Wildcat District communities.

See http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/506537/instructor-expanded-food-and-nutrition-education-program for responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure.

 

Community Events

Community Boot Camp - March 5-7th, 2019 in Independence KS 
(Only 16 seats available)

How to Start a FAB LAB from Ground Zero - Create the Mindset and Maker Space to Revitalize You Rural Community

For more information and how to register

 

Alzheimer's Community Forum - April 3rd, 2019 in Independence KS 

Learn about alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss. Share your thoughts about how we can help people in your community.

For more information and how to register

  

 

News

Parking Lot Bonanza

Crop Production Agent, James Coover, teaches youth from Girard Middle School about Soil at Parking Lot Bonanza! A few furry friends joined us as well.

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Citizenship In Action

Wildcat District 4-H youth attended Citizenship in Action at the Capitol Building in Topeka. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. Members were able to have a formal banquet dinner with Representative Larry Hibbard and Senator Bruce Givens, sit on the house floor, hand out copies of the bills, and act as official time keepers.

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Rocket Launching with Pittsburg High School

Will Morris, STEM & 4-H Youth Development Agent, had the opportunity to work with Pittsburg High School students to create and launch rockets. Students began by cutting their styrofoam rockets to create the proper slips for fins. They were then able to color the fins, insert, and duct tape to the body to complete the rocket. The students then held them back by a rubber band on a yard stick and launched!
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