K-State Extension - Sumner County

06/17/2026

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📍Quotes are almost always back within 24 hours.
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06/17/2026

K-State beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff says it’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat stress.

K-State beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff says it’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat stress.

06/16/2026

👸This just in!🤵‍♂️

All 4-H Fashion R***e scripts & photos are due to the Extension Office by 5:00pm on Monday June 22nd.

We hope you have enjoyed our 4-H Fair meme reminders. Please share them to help other 4-Her's remember all the deadlines. Or simply share the memes to make fun of the Extension Office staff for making silly memes, which ever works.😄

06/15/2026

🍀The deadline is here!🍀

4-H Fair static pre-entries, Livestock ID forms, and photos are all due to the Extension Office by 5:00pm today! Forms can be physically brought to the Extension Office or you can send a photo of them to [email protected].

06/12/2026

‼️Don't forget‼️

4-H Fair Livestock nomination forms, photos, and static pre-entries are due to the Extension Office by 5:00pm on Monday, June 15th.

Don't be like Gru, make sure to get your paperwork in on time!

06/08/2026

Summer break often brings a more relaxed schedule for children, but a Kansas State University nutrition specialist says maintaining structure around meals and hydration is one of the most important ways families can support healthy habits during the warmer months.

Summer break often brings a more relaxed schedule for children, but a Kansas State University nutrition specialist says maintaining structure around meals and hydration is one of the most important ways families can support healthy habits during the warmer months.

06/05/2026

Part of the tradition in farm country is feeding the people working to bring in the harvest. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says meals in the field follow many of the same guidelines for safe picnics and backyard barbecue meals.

Part of the tradition in farm country is feeding the people working to bring in the harvest. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says meals in the field follow many of the same guidelines for safe picnics and backyard barbecue meals.

06/02/2026

Time-tested methods associated with canning fresh foods are not appropriate for leftovers or previously canned foods, says Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.

Time-tested methods associated with canning fresh foods are not appropriate for leftovers or previously canned foods, says Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee

05/29/2026

May has come and gone.... which means it's time for another 4-H Newsletter!

There are lots of activities going on this summer so make sure to keep an eye on your email and our page to keep up! In this edition of the 4-H Newsletter we recognize our 4-H seniors who graduated this year. Check out the Member Highlights page to hear more about each of their 4-H experiences. We also have lots of project nights, shooting sports practices, and other events going on this summer. Be sure to also take a look at the Agent Notes which touches on the Friends of 4-H Award given out annually by Sumner County 4-H. Also don't forget to come and visit it us during 4-H Fair held in conjunction with the Wheat Festival in July!

05/29/2026

K-State horticulture specialist Matthew McKernan said that now is the time to start planting warm season vegetables.

K-State horticulture specialist Matt McKernan said that now is the time to start planting warm season vegetables.