Welcome to Southwind District

As a part of K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District programs present educational information and programming related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community vitality.

We serve the people of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson Counties and have offices in each of those counties.

Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, and play. We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education, and problem-solving for real concern. The information we provide is research-based and unbiased.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For more information on these latest events, simply click on the event title.

Landscaping for Hummingbirds-Program topics include: Hummingbirds in Kansas, Feeding & Nesting Needs, Enhancing Activities at Feeders, and Plant Materials Recommendations. Monday, March 24 at 6:00 P.M. Chanute Memorial Building.

Plant, Harvest, Repeat: Bucket Gardening Made Simple-Join us to plan a cold crop vegetable in a bucket to take home. Three location and date options in March! Fort Scott, Toronto, St. Paul. Limited to 15 participants in each location. $5 cost for materials. Register by March 10th at 620-244-3826

Pasture Soil Health Day-March 25, 2025, Registration at 8:30 A.M. Presentations from 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Lunch Included! K-State Southeast Research & Extension Center, 25092 Ness Rd. Parsons, KS.

Heifer Replacement Program-Thursday, February 20, Meal at 6:00 P.M., Program at 6:30 P.M. 4-H Community Building, Yates Center, KS. RSVP by February 17 at 620-365-2242.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-An 8-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active. Woodson County 4-H Building, Yates Center, KS. February 5-March 28 on Wednesday's & Friday's, 10:00-11:00 A.M. $10 cost. Call Hollie @ 620-625-8620 to register.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-an 8-week, evidence-based strength training program designed for older adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active. Neosho Valley Event Center, Erie, KS. January 14-March 13 on Tuesday's & Thursday's. 10:00-11:00 A.M. $10 cost. Call Tara at 620-244-3826 to register.

OWL Hour-Join us for an hour long social gathering where we will come together to discuss and discover new things and topics. Every 2nd full week of the month, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Location Options-Yates Center, St. Paul, Fort Scott, Iola. Call Hollie @ 620-625-8620 for more information.

Fresh Conversations-A new, or fresh, newsletter each month. Each issue focuses on a current health topic and offers practical tips and sensible solutions of everyday problems. We are offering in-person meetings! 4 Meeting Locations: Fort Scott, Neosho Falls, Toronto, Iola.

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