Jul 31, 2018

Americans’ spending on back-to-school items for kids in grades K-12 and college students is projected to reach $82.8 billion this year, down from last year’s estimated spending of $83.6 billion. According to new survey results published by the National Retail Federation, families plan to spend the most on clothing,...

Jul 24, 2018

Johnson County 4-H was awarded one of five community-based grants through Science Matters, a national program created by Bayer and National 4-H, to foster an interest in science. Johnson County Extension director Tara Markley and 4-H volunteer Nancy Bergdall discuss how this grant helped 15 local teenagers identify...

Jul 17, 2018

A lack of options can make securing child care in rural areas difficult. K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles is working on a joint project in rural Kansas and Nebraska to identify barriers and solutions to improve child care in rural communities. He discusses what they’ve...

Jul 9, 2018

As a parent, you want your child to understand and respect that other people have thoughts and feelings. It makes for healthier children who develop into happier adults. Bradford Wiles, an assistant professor and Extension specialist at Kansas State University, says it’s a much easier existence for children if...

Jul 3, 2018

Consumers have a number of reasons for shopping at farmers markets. However, being able to purchase produce that’s fresh from the garden typically tops the list. Despite its freshness, food safety practices should remain the same as for produce purchased at the grocery store. K-State Research and Extension food...