K-State Extension - Cowley County

06/23/2026

We’re having fun at the Ark City Farm and Art Market with the blender bike making salsa. Of course, we have purple (blue corn chips).

06/23/2026

What do tomatoes and bicycles have in common? Come to Ark City Farm and Art Market to see for yourself at POP Club. We’re using the blender bikes to make salsa! Participants will learn about local foods and the power of produce as they earn POP bucks to spend at the market.

06/22/2026

CalciYUM - featuring making ice cream in a bag - happened today at the Arkansas City Public Library. Special thanks to Chef Combo and the RISE Cowley Food Fellows Josi and Eva!

Attendees helped Chef practice his spelling and learned about the benefits of three servings of calcium for healthy bones and teeth.

06/20/2026

POP club is happening in Winfield at the Walnut Valley Farmers Market on 6/20 and 6/27. Stop by to learn about the Power of Produce! Kids get POP bucks to spend at the market!

06/19/2026

Meet the RISE Cowley Food Fellows that are housed at K-State Extension - Cowley County. This exceptional team is enthusiastic to help our community with food access.

Meet the 2026 Summer Food Fellows!!

Erin Meyer – Food System Expansion
Eva Navrat – Farmers Market Access & Promotion
Josi Schwartz – Literacy & Library Outreach

We're excited to spend the summer working with the local extension agents and community partners to support local food systems through outreach, education, and community events.

We’re excited to learn from local partners, connect with our communities, and help increase access to local food and food education throughout the summer!

06/18/2026

06/15/2026

Are you following the New World Screwworm problem in Texas?

Join us over the lunch hour on Tuesday! Register here:
https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/T2VNnainStSkIUEf0E5ImQ #/registration

06/12/2026

Our very own Amy McWhirt was a winner! There are some very talented artists who entered this contest, check out their art work!

06/08/2026

Learn hands-on skills for food preservation! Participants will take home products. This might be a fun date night outing - $25 for 2 or more from a household or $15 individuals. Pre-registration required: https://bit.ly/CLFoodPres