Harper County K-State Extension

02/09/2026

Radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard, lettuce and other leafy greens can be planted from mid-August to early September, says K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan.

31/08/2026

The eight-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program encourages adults of all ages to meet twice weekly, working through eight exercises that build strength and promote balance.

30/08/2026

K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan says pears are typically ready for harvest now through October, depending on the variety. Strawberry beds should be fertilized in August.

30/08/2026

The practice of composting speeds up the decomposition process of organic materials. K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan outlines how to build compost bins for beginners.

29/08/2026

As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in calves.

28/08/2026

Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartagena, a family life and resource management agent in K-State Extension’s Sedgwick County office, explains how planning for Christmas now will save people from headaches later -- and make the holidays more enjoyable.

27/08/2026

Tucked off the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kansas Highway 281 lies Clarence Alpers' farmstead, where cattle graze and wheat, milo, corn, alfalfa and soybeans grow throughout the year.

The expanse is striking to passers-by, partly because its tract showcases more than one kind of green. Beyond the fertile crops and bright grass pastures, the family's nearly 100-year-old farm is steeped in Kelly green — more familiarly known to the Alpers as 4-H green.

The Alpers family has spent 89 years building a 4-H legacy in central Kansas, spanning five generations of Jolly Workers 4-H Club members. From founding member Clarence Alpers to his great-great-grandchildren exhibiting at the 2026 Kansas State Fair, the family has strengthened their connections whi...

25/08/2026

Kansas residents who shorten their showers or delay watering the lawn may be protecting more than the state’s water supply. They may also be safeguarding their mental health.

25/08/2026

Kansas State University's College of Business Administration is now accepting applications for the fall 2026 Accelerator program, a premier outreach initiative designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage innovative startups in Kansas. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply by Sunday, September 13.

K-State's College of Business Administration is now accepting applications for the fall 2026 Accelerator program, a premier outreach initiative designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage innovative startups in Kansas. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply by Sunday, Sept. 13.

23/08/2026

After periods of hot temperatures and sporadic moisture, overseeding can help restore cool season grasses to their former glory. K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan shares what homeowners should consider when overseeding their lawns.