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Rolling Prairie District

Serving Chautauqua and Elk Counties

The Rolling Prairie District covers Chautauqua and Elk Counties and is a great resource for finding the information you need. Extension programs present useful information related to agriculture, home economics, youth development, family life, business and economics, healthy living, and much more. We take programs to schools, gardens, community centers, and other places.

Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, play, develop, and lead. We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education and problem-solving programs for real concerns. With locations in Sedan and Howard, we're here to help answer your questions about Crops and Livestock, 4-H & Youth Development, Lawn & Gardens, and Health & Nutrition.

Offices are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sedan Office:  620-725-5890
215 N. Chautauqua (3rd floor, Courthouse)
Sedan, KS  67361

Howard Office:  620-374-2174
130 S. Pennsylvania
Howard, KS  67349

Please contact us if your name or address has changed or you would prefer to receive newsletters via email. If you have not recently received an Extension Newsletter, please let us know so we can add you to our list.

Job Announcemnt

 
Office Staff - The Rolling Prairie Extension District is taking applications for a Full-Time position. This position will be located in the Howard office. Good communication, computer, social media, digital delivery, and book-keeping skills are a must. Applicant must also be well organized, willing and able to give presentations, knowledgeable in youth development, and be able to multi-task. Driver’s license and clean driving record required. Salary will be based on work experience and skill level. Associates degree is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, contact Jenny McDaniel at 405-245-1925 or jlm323@ksu.edu. K-State Research and Extension - Rolling Prairie District is an equal opportunity provider and employer
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Calendar of Events

April
27     Spring Beef Show

May

1     Project Drop/Add Deadline
1     State Nominations Due for Market Beef
12    Fun Fish Clinic - Sedan
27    Memorial Day - Extension Offices Closed
29-31  Discovery Days - Manhattan

June
1    Spring Small Animal Livestock Show
1    4-H Horse IDs Due
2 - 7/16   4-H Camp - Rock Springs
5-7 Discovery Days - Manhattan
15  State Nominations Due for Commercial Heifer, Market Hogs, Lambs and Meat Goats
25   SE Area Program Day - Emporia
27   SE Area Ag Contest - TBD

July
4     Independence Day - Extension Offices Closed
15   Kansas State Fair Market Livestock Entries Due
17-20  Elk County 4-H Fair - Howard
24-27  CQ County Fair & Rodeo

 

 

 

 

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