K-State Research and Extension News

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, the coordinator of Operation: Military Kids, K-State's Ann Domsch, talks about a couple of special camps for military family youth coming up this summer.

6/16/2013 7:00:00 PM

Upcoming K-State Research and Extension Events

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.
6/12/2013 8:00:00 AM

4-H International Youth Exchange Programs Play Audio

Barbara Stone talks about the international youth exchange programs that Kansas 4-H is facilitating this summer.

6/9/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State 4-H specialist Pam van Horn... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H feature, K-State 4-H specialist Pam van Horn looks back at the Emerald Circle 4-H awards banquet held last week, recognizing 4-Hers as state project winners and scholarship recipients.

6/2/2013 7:00:00 PM

Kids’ Summer Jobs Offer Opportunities for Parents, Too

A summer job can provide opportunities for youth – and their parents.
5/29/2013 8:00:00 AM

Local 4-H Hero, Wins Regional, National Volunteer Award

Twelve-year-old Auburn 4-H club member, Tamara McConnell, has a hero. Her hero isn’t Superman or Captain America, and she doesn’t have super strength or laser vision. Her hero, Lisa Pfannenstiel-Garrison, of Auburn, Kan., has the superpower of mentorship. (Lisa Pfannenstiel-Garrison, left; and Barbara Stone, Department Head and Assistant Director, 4-H, right).

5/28/2013 8:00:00 AM

86-year-old 4-H Leader Named Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

There have been many changes in 4-H during the last 60 years, but one thing is the same; Mildred Waldren is volunteering her time to help Greeley County 4-H’ers. Stories of Waldren’s mentoring are being told by past Greeley County 4-H members as they become parents and grandparents to another generation of 4-H’ers. Even at the age of 86, her values, character and attitude make her an influential role model for youth, their parents and other volunteers.
5/28/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas 4-H to Award Scholarships to 57 Students

The Kansas 4-H Foundation has selected 57 students to share in $45,700 in scholarships, rewarding them for their dedication and leadership as Kansas 4-H members.
5/28/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns

K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.
5/20/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State 4-H events coordinator Sarah Keatley... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, K-State 4-H events coordinator Sarah Keatley advises 4-Hers that it's not too early to check out the project entry requirements for the 2013 Kansas State Fair.

5/19/2013 7:00:00 PM

Kansas 4-H Geology Volunteer Honored

Sarah Murphy has served as the countywide geology leader for Harvey, Marion and McPherson counties for 37 years. She has a passion for geology and enjoys helping others find the passion within them.
5/14/2013 8:00:00 AM

Dynamic Duo of Kansas 4-H Geology Project Honored

Will and Pat Gilliland, of Topeka, Kan., are the dynamic duo of the 4-H geology project at both the local and state level.
5/14/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kansas 4-H Announces State Project Winners

Several hard working 4-H members have been named 2013 State 4-H Project winners by the Kansas 4-H Youth Development Program.
5/14/2013 8:00:00 AM

Patience Creates a Technological Leader in Kansas 4-H

Patience helps Russell Feldhausen answer what seems like never-ending questions from Kansas 4-H staff. In his kind and gentle manner, he is able to help with any problem they may have.
5/14/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack encourages 4-H adult project leaders to start planning out summer project activities right away.

5/12/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State 4-H specialist Jim Adams... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Jim Adams has the details on the 2013 Kansas 4-H Geology Field Trip coming up in early June in Ellis County.

5/5/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State 4-H specialist Deryl Waldren... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H feature, K-State 4-H specialist Deryl Waldren talks about the series of local 4-H day camps coming up this spring and summer in the northwest part of the state.

4/28/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State 4-H specialist Rod Buchele... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Rod Buchele looks ahead to a special photography opportunity for 4-Hers -"Shutterbugs in the Garden" - coming up in Wichita May 4th.

4/21/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw previews the 2013 Kansas 4-H Campference taking place in June, with spots for participating filling up rapidly.

4/14/2013 7:00:00 PM

Ann Domsch, Operation: Military Kids... Play Audio

For this week's 4-H feature, the coordinator of Operation: Military Kids for Kansas 4-H, Ann Domsch, looks ahead to "Purple Up" day next Monday, as a show of support for military families.

4/7/2013 7:00:00 PM

K-State 4-H specialist Rod Buchele... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, K-State 4-H specialist Rod Buchele announces that registrations are being taking for the 2013 4-H Photo Adventure Camp coming up in June.

3/31/2013 7:00:00 PM

Ann Domsch, Operation: Military Kids... Play Audio

For this week's Kansas 4-H segment, the coordinator of the Operation: Military Kids program, Ann Domsch, looks at what 4-H members and groups can do in support of local military families during April, which is the Month of the Military Child.

3/24/2013 7:00:00 PM