K-State Extension - Harvey County

08/31/2026

Join us for the next Diabetes Connections with K-State Extension session on September 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM: Finding Your Balance: Healthy Coping for Diabetes. Explore effective coping strategies and connect with others as you continue your diabetes management journey.

This FREE session will help you build confidence in managing stress, navigating challenges, and developing healthy coping skills that support better diabetes management. Learn practical tools to stay steady, positive, and in control—no matter what life brings.

Register online today! https://bit.ly/4v4NNg5

Don’t wait! Spots are limited. Sign up and finish the series strong as you continue building healthier habits to improve your health.

08/24/2026

🌻 The deadline is quickly approaching! 🌻

Love gardening and want to grow your knowledge while giving back to the community? Applications are open for the Harvey County Master Gardener Volunteer Program! 🌱🌷

Apply here:
https://www.harvey.k-state.edu/hort/master-gardener/Master%20Gardener%20Application.pdf

Questions? Contact Scott Eckert at 316-284-6930

08/18/2026

A big THANK YOU to Mid Kansas Cooperative for supporting the Harvey County Fair! 💜

We are incredibly grateful for MKC’s generous donation and continued support of our fair, our programs and our community.

It takes great community partners to make the Harvey County Fair a success, and we’re so thankful to have MKC in our corner.

Thank you for investing in Harvey County 4-H!

08/17/2026

SECOND IN THE STATE! 🌿

We’re incredibly proud of our Harvey County 4-H Horticulture team after an outstanding showing at the State Horticulture Contest this weekend!

🏆 2nd Place Senior Team

And every team member finished in the TOP 10 individually!

🥈 Rylen — 2nd Place
🌿 Kyler — 4th Place
🌿 Shaley — 6th Place

What an incredible showing for Harvey County! Congratulations to Rylen, Kyler and Shaley on all the hard work that went into this accomplishment. 💜

08/14/2026

Don’t miss August 12th from 12:00–1:00 PM as we continue the Diabetes Connections with K‑State Extension series with Managing Risks: Daily Tools for Diabetes Control — a FREE, practical session designed to help you take charge of your health.

Managing Risks: Daily Tools for Diabetes Control
Learn how to stay ahead of complications by understanding key risk factors, medication routines, monitoring strategies, and small daily habits that make a big difference. This session will give you the tools to feel more confident and in control of your diabetes management.

Register online today! https://bit.ly/4v4NNg5
Join us in August and continue building healthier habits one month at a time.

08/14/2026

Agriculture is at the heart of Harvey County .. and so are the people behind it. 💚🌾

To our local farmers, ranchers, ag workers, and families: your mental health matters just as much as the work you do every day.

That’s why we want our Harvey County agriculture community to know about AgAssist. Those involved in production agriculture or the ag industry may qualify for up to six FREE mental health sessions, either in person or through telehealth.

Taking care of Harvey County agriculture means taking care of the people who make it possible. You don’t have to carry every load alone.

We honor the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and ag workers who keep our communities thriving. Your labor feeds the world and your mental health matters too.

We want to highlight one of our programs available: AgAssist
If you live or work in Harvey, Marion, or McPherson County and are involved in production farming or the agricultural industry, you and your family may qualify for up to 6 FREE mental health sessions, in person or by telehealth.
-Confidential
-Agriculture-trained providers
-No cost to you
-Flexible access from anywhere
Call 800-992-6292 to get started and learn more.
Walk-in services also available in Hillsboro, McPherson & Newton (Mon–Thurs, 8:30am–2:30pm)

Mental health in agriculture is a priority, and we are here to help, every step of the way.

08/14/2026

🌻 The Harvey County Master Gardeners had a great time at the Harvey County Free Fair!

From sharing gardening knowledge to connecting with community members, the fair is just one of the many ways our Master Gardener volunteers put their skills to work throughout Harvey County.

🌱 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Applications are now open for the 2026 Harvey County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course! Apply here: https://www.harvey.k-state.edu/hort/master-gardener/

08/11/2026

🌱 Grow more than a garden. Grow your community.

Harvey County Master Gardeners don’t just learn about plants—they turn that knowledge into something meaningful by helping neighbors, sharing trusted gardening information, and making our community a better place to grow. 🌻

If you love gardening and want to make a difference, this is your chance to dig in.

📅 Training begins in September
⏰ Apply by August 31
💲 $135

Contact Scott Eckert at 316-284-6930 to get started!

🌻 Interested in gardening and giving back to your community?

Applications are now open for the 2026 Harvey County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course! Learn from experts about gardening, landscaping, lawn care, native plants, and more.

📅 Classes begin in September
⏰ Enrollment deadline: August 31
💲 Cost: $135

Contact Scott Eckert at 316-284-6930 for more information.

08/06/2026

🐄 Calling all women in the cattle industry!

Join Kansas State University Extension on September 9 & 10 in Hays, Kansas, for two days of hands-on learning, practical beef cattle management, and expert instruction. Participants will learn from K-State specialists through research-backed, real-world experiences designed to help women grow their knowledge and confidence in cattle management.

📍 Agricultural Research Center – Hays, KS
💲 Cost: $80

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other women in agriculture, ask questions, and gain skills you can take home to your own operation.

➡️ Learn more and register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting https://www.wkrec.org/events/cow_camp/

08/05/2026

Healthy Eating Doesn't Have to Cost More!

K-State Extension Agent Bonnie Brewer recently led an engaging Eating Healthy on a Budget program at the Halstead Senior Center in partnership with the Kansas Learning Center for Health.

Participants learned simple, practical ways to save money on groceries while making nutritious choices that support lifelong health.