Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The Tuesday Letter is a weekly email to approximately 2,500 faculty and staff of K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture, providing recipients with timely announcements and updates.
From KSRE Administration
KSRE Partners with K-State 105 and Others to Become a National Leader in Community Health Workers in Extension
Extension's community health workers (CHWs) are front line, trusted professionals who are improving access to health care for rural residents, agricultural producers, and the workforce.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Elaine Johannes | January 7, 2025
Shout Out: Lori Wuellner, Chiquita Miller, and Jo McLeland, Wyandotte County
This week the Shout Out is from Erin Martinez, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, College of Health and Human Sciences; and is sent for Lori Wuellner, Chiquita Miller, and Jo McLeland, Wyandotte County.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 7, 2025
Local Units Response to National Mourning Day
Announcement to local units on handling the upcoming Mourning Day for former President Carter.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Chris Onstad | January 7, 2025
Statewide Listening Sessions Look for Input on College of Agriculture Dean, KSRE Director Search
Provost Jesse Perez Mendez will host several listening sessions seeking feedback as K-State begins its search for the next College of Agriculture dean and director of KSRE.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of the Provost | January 7, 2025
KSRE Extension Professionals Participating in 2025 NELD
Jennifer Carr, Kaitlyn Peine and Will Morris will participate in the 2025 North Central Extension Leadership Development Program.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 7, 2025
Deadline Approaching to Apply for Hunger Free Kansas Mini-grants
K-State Research and Extension local units are encouraged to apply for Hunger Free Kansas mini-grants by January 15, 2025. Projects are expected to drive meaningful change in food security and anti-hunger initiatives and range from $5,000 to $20,000.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Clara Misenhelter | January 7, 2025
Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events
Join us for Remote Work Wednesday: Remote Work – Our Company’s Experience
On this week's Remote Work Wednesday, talent advisor Lynda Jamison of Great Bend will share the AdamsBrown CPA firm’s experience of working effectively with a remote workforce
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ron Wilson | January 7, 2025
Kansas 4-H Horse Panorama - Registration Open
Registration is open for 4-H Horse Panorama.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelsey Nordyke | January 7, 2025
Kansas Natural Resources Conference
Kansas natural resource professionals gather in Manhattan February 6-7, 2025
Read full announcement | Submitted by Carol Baldwin | January 7, 2025
News
2025 Board Member Orientation
New Extension board members are invited to a statewide orientation via Zoom on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:30 pm. This brief session will introduce members to their roles and responsibilities while connecting them with peers across Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Carla Nemecek, Aliesa Good, and Amy Sollock | January 7, 2025
Beef Cattle Information from the Experts
Want practical beef cattle health, nutrition and economics information shared by a team of experts from Kansas State University delivered right to an email account? Sign up now to receive the Beef Cattle Institute’s weekly e-newsletter.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lisa Moser | January 7, 2025
Health and Wellness
The Community Health Corner
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's Grand Challenge for Health.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Stephanie Gutierrez | January 7, 2025
Extension Professional Trainings
NACDEP 2026 National Conference – Wichita: Call for Volunteers
Kansas is hosting the 2026 NACDEP Annual Conference in Wichita and we're looking for those interested in serving on planning committees.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jan Steen | January 7, 2025
Agri-Cluster Resilience and Expansion Facilitator Training
The Local Food TDT is offering another round of the Agri-Cluster Resilience and Expansion (ACRE) Facilitator Training in spring 2025 for those that are interested in participating.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rebecca McMahon | January 7, 2025
The Grand Challenge for Health Initiative
Last call to join the fifth cohort for the Grand Challenge for Health starting January 21, 2025.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Elaine Johannes | January 7, 2025
2025 4-H Program Rally
Registration for the Kansas 4-H Program Rally, January 22-24, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas is due by Friday, January 10! Come learn new things, share your ideas, and get inspired to Prepare Today, THRIVE Tomorrow.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | January 7, 2025
2025 Agent Food Preservation Training Info
Join us for Food Preservation Training, June 3-5, 2025, in Salina. Designed for agents, SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, and 4-H leaders, this 3-day professional development is $125/person. Details on registration and hotels coming soon. Not open to the public.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lisa Newman | January 7, 2025
Program Updates
Small Livestock EID Tag Order Deadline Approaching
The deadline to order Kansas 4-H EID tags for small livestock (swine, sheep, meat goats) is quickly approaching next week on January 15. Completed and signed order forms, as well as payment, must be received by the deadline for the order to be accepted.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | January 7, 2025
New Hires/Exits
Extension Agent Personnel Changes
Two personnel changes occurred in December.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | January 7, 2025
Welcome Back, McKenzie Zimmermann
We are excited to have McKenzie Zimmermann joining the State 4-H Office again as our 4-H Online, Data, and Evaluation Program Coordinator. She will begin on January 5.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | January 7, 2025
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 7, 2025
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 7, 2025