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Get creative and CHALK OUR WALK on June 26th from 10am-12pm! This is a free event for ALL ages at the Extension Office. ...
05/28/2026

Get creative and CHALK OUR WALK on June 26th from 10am-12pm! This is a free event for ALL ages at the Extension Office. Popsicles and chalk will be provided. Don't forget your sunscreen!

If you are 13 or older 4-H member and would like to help with our July 1st 4-H Day Camp at Meade City Park, please conta...
05/28/2026

If you are 13 or older 4-H member and would like to help with our July 1st 4-H Day Camp at Meade City Park, please contact the office.

05/26/2026
Olaf is popping in to let you know that it's SUMMER! ☀️ Summer hours are snow joke! ❄️Starting TOMORROW, May 26, our Ext...
05/26/2026

Olaf is popping in to let you know that it's SUMMER!
☀️ Summer hours are snow joke! ❄️
Starting TOMORROW, May 26, our Extension Office shifts to summer hours: Olaf approved.
8 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday, and Fridays we are here till noon!

If you are in need of hay support due to the fires and have not yet received assistance, please reach out to 6206295972 ...
05/25/2026

If you are in need of hay support due to the fires and have not yet received assistance, please reach out to 6206295972 by call or text.
To expedite the process, please provide information on the number of head you are caring for and your location. This will help us distribute the incoming hay effectively.
We are working to secure more hay and ensure all affected individuals are supported.

On this Memorial Day, our office and community pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serv...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, our office and community pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
We hold their families in our hearts and reflect together with gratitude, respect, and remembrance.
Our office will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

Only two weeks left to order DNA envelopes for Kansas states small livestock nominations! Official DNA envelopes must be ordered by June 5th - the sooner the better!

All market hogs, sheep, commercial breeding females, and all meat goats, that families would like to be eligible for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS must be state nominated. This includes submitting the animal in the online system under each exhibitor's account and postmarking a completed and signed DNA hair sample envelope for each animal by June 15th.

Link to submit nominations and order DNA envelopes: https://kansasnom.fairwire.com/

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05/23/2026

Jacee Peach Shunna Nelson Monica Bond Jackson

Come launch our Summer Engagement programs and make a craft with Jateice and Annie at Meade County Extension! On June 5th at 10:00am, join us as we celebrate Hot Air Balloon Day. This FREE event is for youth ages 5 years and older.

(Participants do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to attend.)

💜 Kindness Matters… for your health!💜Did you know that being kind isn’t just good manners? It’s actually good for your b...
05/22/2026

💜 Kindness Matters… for your health!💜

Did you know that being kind isn’t just good manners? It’s actually good for your body and mind too?

Research highlighted by K-State Extension shows that intentional acts of kindness:
✅ Reduce stress
✅ Improve heart health
✅ Boost mood and overall well-being
✅ Strengthen connections with others

K-State community health expert Elaine Johannes reminds us that kindness goes beyond simply being “nice.” It’s about intentionally building positive relationships with those around us—and the benefits ripple out to both the giver and receiver.

Even small actions like checking in on a neighbor, offering a compliment, or lending a helping hand can make a big difference. You can even plan acts of kindness into your day!

✨ What’s one act of kindness you can do today?

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407 East Rainbelt, Box 369
Meade, KS
67864

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