K-State Research and Extension

Upcoming K-State Research and Extension Events

Released: April 27, 2016

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension is offering these events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as more localized events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office.

Family and Youth Events

* April 28 – Women Investment Education Program – Wichita – http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* April 28 – Internet Safety for Parents – Wichita – 316-660-0100 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* April 29 – Aging with Attitude Regional Expo – Pittsburg – http://www.southeast.k-state.edu/aging-expo/index.html

* April 30 - Family Board Game Mega Event, “Bonding Thru Board Games” – Wichita – Sign up to volunteer

* May 5 – Active Aging Expo – Paola – http://www.agingexpo.k-state.edu

* May 5 – Women Investment Education Program – Wichita – http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* May 5 – Internet Safety for Parents – Wichita – 316-660-0100 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* May 7 – Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight – Manhattan - https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Manhattan/WalkKansas5K

* May 12 – Women Investment Education Program – Wichita – http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* May 19 – Women Investment Education Program – Wichita – http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

Horticulture Events

* May 7 – Herb Day – Wichita – 316-660-0138 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* May 14 – Insects, Diseases and Weed Management – Lawrence - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html or batesm@ksu.edu

* May 17 – My Tomatoes are Planted, Now What? – Wichita – 316-660-0100 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* May 23 – Small Farm Equipment and Irrigation – Kansas City, Ks. - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* June 7 – Weeds, Water & the Weather – Wichita – 316-660-0100 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* June 7-8 – Tractor Safety/Hazardous Occupations Safety Training in Ag – Wamego – 785-457-3319 or http://www.pottawatomie.ksu.edu  

* June 18 – First Steps in Farm Business Planning – Kansas City, Mo. - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* June 27 – Brassicas and Other Fall Crops – Lawrence - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* July 11 – Advanced Financing – Farm Startup – Olathe -http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* July 12 – Scouting & Controlling Garden Pests & Diseases – Wichita – 316-660-0100 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* July 23 – Small Fruit Workshop – Kansas City, Mo. - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* July 30 – K-State Research and Extension Horticulture Center Field Day – Olathe – http://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/horticulture-field-day.html or 913-715-7000

* Aug. 1 – Growing a Fall Salad Garden – Wichita – 316-660-0100 or http://sedgwick.ksu.edu

* Aug. 15 – Growing Growers - Olathe Horticulture Research-Extension Center Field Day - Olathe - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* Aug. 29 – Innovations in Marketing – Lawrence - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html or batesm@ksu.edu

* Sept. 10 – Livestock Options – Kansas City, Mo. - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* Sept. 24 – Greenhouse Crop Options – Olathe - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

* Oct. 17 – Equipment Maintenance – Kansas City, Kansas - http://www.growinggrowers.org/workshops.html

Agriculture Events

* April 30 – Barbecue 101 Workshop – Iola – http://www.asi.k-state.edu/barbecue101workshop.html

* May 5 – Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day – Mound Valley - 620-421-4826 or llomas@ksu.edu

* May 6 – Urban Wildlife Control Program – Parsons – 620-331-2690 or jlsigle@ksu.edu

* May 11 – Anaplasmosis in Kansas cow herds – Salina -785-392-2147 or anruiz@ksu.edu 

* May 13 – Cover Crop Field Day at K-State HB Ranch – near Hays- 785-625-3425 or milissa@ksu.edu

* May 21 – Barbecue 101 Workshop – Holton – http://www.asi.k-state.edu/barbecue101workshop.html

* May 26 – Spring Field Day – Garden City – 620-276-8286 or http://www.southwest.k-state.edu

* June 3-4 – Ag Women of the Heartland 2016 – Garden City – 620-272-3670 or kbarth25@ksu.edu

* June 4 – Barbecue 101 Workshop – Washington – http://www.asi.k-state.edu/barbecue101workshop.html

* June 6-8 – Livestock Judging Camp – Manhattan – 785-532-1917 or cmullinix@ksu.edu – Information

* June 7 – Youth Horse Judging Camp (Beginners) – Manhattan – http://www.asi.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1141

* June 7-8 – Tractor safety/Hazardous Occupations Safety Training in Ag – Wamego – 785-457-3319 or http://www.pottawatomie.ksu.edu  

* June 8-9 – Youth Horse Judging Camp (Advanced) – Manhattan – http://www.asi.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1141

* June 8-11 – K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy – Manhattan – http://www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu 

* June 10-12 – Livestock Judging Camp – Manhattan – 785-532-1917 or cmullinix@ksu.edu – Information

* June 14-17 –Beef Improvement Federation Convention – Manhattan – http://beefimprovement.org/convention/general-information

* June 17-19 – Livestock Judging Camp – Manhattan – 785-532-1917 or cmullinix@ksu.edu – Information

* June 25 – Barbecue 101 Workshop – Wichita – http://www.asi.k-state.edu/barbecue101workshop.html                           

* June 29-July 2 – K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy – Manhattan – http://www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu

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K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K-State campus in Manhattan.

For more information:
Mary Lou Peter, mlpeter@ksu.edu
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Contributing writers:
Mary Lou Peter – mlpeter@ksu.edu
Katie Allen - katielynn@ksu.edu