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.

Medicare Basics-New to Medicare? We can help you find the right plan for your life and your budget! Thursday, August 29th, 6:00 P.M., Fort Scott

Walk With Ease -Designed for people with arthritis or individuals who have been physically in-active. June 3-July 12 Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10-11 A.M. Chanute, KS. Register by contacting Lea Kay Karleskint @ 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu

Create Better Health -Join us for free classes! Discover simple and quick ways that you can be active and create budget friendly healthy meals for you and your family! Fort Scott, KS. Contact Lea Kay Karleskint @ 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu for questions!

OWL Hour -A once a month hour long gathering for retired individuals. 4 location options!!Call Hollie Yoho at 620-625-8620.

HOT TOPICS

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

Management Considerations for July 2024

Be On The Look-Out For Garden Pests

Low Cost Summer Fun

Time Management and Where to Start

Southwind Extension - Your Source for All Things Horticulture

Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection

Community Change can be Hard

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections in Livestock

Backyard Birding - Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds

Helping Children Self-Regulate

Reduce Food Waste on Earth Day (And Every Day!)