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.

Walk With Ease-Designed for people with arthritis or individuals who have been physically in-active. Free program. May 19-June 26 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday's. 10:00-11:00 A.M. Zion Lutheran Family Life Center, Chanute, KS. Register by contacting Lea Kay at 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu

Culinary Kids Cooking Camp-8 different locations and times!!! Registration is required and space is limited! Call 620-625-8620 for more information. Register HERE online or use the QR code on the flyer!

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

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.

Get Ready for Canning Season

Celebrate Home Ownership: Your Summer Maintenance Guide

Blue-Green Algae: Plant to Monitor this Grazing Season

Your Town, Your Treasure: A Local Summer Adventure

Newly Hatched Bagworms Are Gearing Up To Cause Damage

Wet at Soybean Planting

Cut the Clutter and Get Organized

Be Aware of Cattle Rabies

Small Business Month: Celebrate in May, Support All Year

Tips to Attract More Butterflies to the Landscape

Celebrating the Heart of our Communities: Importance of Volunteering

Board Games and Life Skills

Weather Forecast

Wheat Fungicide

Family Meal Time