Jun 23, 2025
More people are investing time, energy and resources into expanding local food systems and supporting local food system growth. The Kansas Local Food Summit, July 29th and 30th in Salina, provides an opportunity to learn about bolstering local food systems through workshops, tours and presentations. Kansas State Local...
Jun 16, 2025
Neighborhood parks are more than a place for kids to play. They provide kids and adults a place to make new friends, appreciate nature and be physically active. A K-State Research and Extension family and child development agent in the Wildcat District is involved with a project to renovate two Kiwanis pocket parks in...
Jun 9, 2025
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program offered by K-State Research and Extension is designed to improve health and quality of life for older adults. The hour-long sessions meet twice each week and over the course of eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength and balance. Northeast area family and...
Jun 2, 2025
When summer boredom sets in and kids start getting restless, it’s time to find something new for them to do or try. K-State Research and Extension has a series of publications, Suddenly in Charge, that family and consumer sciences agents created as a resource to help parents and caregivers. The series includes 11...
May 26, 2025
You’ve probably heard the phrase ’you are what you eat’ and according to K-State Research and Extension nutrition and wellness specialist Priscilla Brenes (bren-us) says there i’s a connection between diet and mental health. She also says there are specific nutrients that relate to mental well-being. Brenes...