Shawnee County K-State Extension

Shawnee County K-State Extension Questions? Call us for Community Development, Crops and Livestock, 4-H Youth Development, Nutrition and Health, Home and Family, and Lawn and Garden.

https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/employee_resources/dei/civil-rights.html All universities engage in research and teaching, but the nation's more than 100 land-grant colleges and universities have a third critical mission—Extension. Extension “reaches out,” extending resources and addressing public needs with university resources through non-formal, non-credit programs. Programs are largely administered through County Extension offices that bring land-grant university expertise to the local level.

Always keep them apart! Use two different cutting boards, one for meat and one for fruits/veggies. And it's best to use ...
05/31/2026

Always keep them apart! Use two different cutting boards, one for meat and one for fruits/veggies. And it's best to use a plastic or glass cutting board for raw meats because the bacteria can settle in the grooves of a wooden one!

Don't Wing ItYoung children and adults aged 65+ are more likely to get sick and be hospitalized from germs that cause fo...
05/29/2026

Don't Wing It
Young children and adults aged 65+ are more likely to get sick and be hospitalized from germs that cause foodborne illness.

Simple poultry handing steps will help you reduce the risk of illness from common germs that can cause food poisoning, such as Salmonella and Campylobacter.

Learn how to practice safe poultry handling
at the store and at home.

https://fightbac.org/food-safety-education/dont-wing-it/
Partnership for Food Safety Education







Grow beautiful blooms all season long! Learn about flowers that thrive in northeast Kansas and how to select and care fo...
05/24/2026

Grow beautiful blooms all season long! Learn about flowers that thrive in northeast Kansas and how to select and care for them with Horticulture Extension Agent Lane Wiens. Pick up practical ideas you can take home and use right away! To register for the webinar, please go to https://tinyurl.com/37by5nrf. See you all around the county this summer!

So, what is Water Bath Canning? In order to ensure your product is safe and of the best quality, always use approved rec...
05/22/2026

So, what is Water Bath Canning? In order to ensure your product is safe and of the best quality, always use approved recipes and resources, such as K-State Extension!

Check out publication MF3241 or MF3241S (Spanish) at https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/

More canning information can be found at
https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/ or the National Center for Home Food Preservation, nchfp.uga.edu

1 in 6 people in the US get sick from contaminated food each year says the CDC. Lunch tip: add an ice pack to keep your ...
05/17/2026

1 in 6 people in the US get sick from contaminated food each year says the CDC. Lunch tip: add an ice pack to keep your food safe and fresh!
See more information at K-State Extension's Rapid Response Center,
www.rrc.k-state.edu/ or www.fightbac.org/

It is coming up on canning season in Kansas!Are you a visual learner? Check out these videos that include the science of...
05/15/2026

It is coming up on canning season in Kansas!

Are you a visual learner? Check out these videos that include the science of home canning, choosing recipes, water bath canning, pressure canning, and much more.
https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/preservation/videos.html

The K-State Research and Extension Rapid Response Center, https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/, provides answers to many food-related questions or call our office at 785-232-0062.

Are you wondering about Pressure Canning Safely?K-State Extension has some great resources, such as the Rapid Response C...
05/10/2026

Are you wondering about Pressure Canning Safely?
K-State Extension has some great resources, such as the Rapid Response Center: https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/

Publications on a variety of topics can be found at https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/
Search for MF3242 (English) MF3242S (Spanish) to learn more about Pressure Canning.

Lemonade stands in front of the track entrance and softball fields!
05/08/2026

Lemonade stands in front of the track entrance and softball fields!

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