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.

Help with Food or Medical Assistance-Do you need help with food or medical assistance? We can help you with the forms. Every 1st Thursday of the month, starting April 3, 2025, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Toronto Public Library

Medicare Basics-New to Medicare? We can help you find the right plan for your life and your budget! May 6th, 6:00 P.M. Southwind District Iola Office, 1006 N. State Street or you can join online via Zoom. For more information or to register by phone call 620-244-3826. Register Online Here.

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.

HOT TOPICS

Click on the articles below to stay up to date on the current hot topics.

Celebrating the Heart of our Communities: Importance of Volunteering

Influence of Degree of Doneness on the Alpha-Gal Content of Striploins and its Relationship with Red Meat Allergy

Board Games and Life Skills

Weather Forecast

Board Games and Strong Families

Make This Summer Count: Turning Free Time Into Opportunity

Wheat Fungicide

Good Mental Health Is Ageless

A Financial Check Up

Fruit Trees Should Be Pruned Now

Fescue Fertilizer

The Issue With Mud

K-State Garden Hour - 2025 Line-Up

Family Meal Time