The Kaw Valley Farm Tour happens during the first weekend of October every year! Hilary Kass, the Kaw Valley Farm Tour Coordinator, along with her guests, will talk more about it during this special episode. Not only will you learn a little bit about what to expect on the tour, but you are also invited to join them at the Harvester Kick-off party for the event! Enjoy the conversation as they talk about behind-the-scenes treats as well as sneak peeks into these exciting upcoming events! 

Kaw Valley Farm Tour Harvest Party Tickets

Kaw Valley Farm Tour - Tour Tickets

Hosts

Hilary Kass Kaw Valley Farm Tour Coordinator

Amy Albright and Emma DavisonHarvest Party Location and Event Coordination vinlandvalleynursery.com

Jennifer Nelson Harvest Party Dinner and Drinks  saltwellfarmkitchen.com

Marlo Angell Harvest Party Video  outdoorsunscripted.org

Show Resources

https://www.kawvalleyfarmtour.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kawvalleyfarm/

https://www.facebook.com/kawvalleyfarmtour

Join us for another Beyond Ready episode. Listen in as Nickie speaks to her guest, Dr. Matthew Kelso, on his past and current journey with 4-H of Douglas County. She also speaks to him on a detailed yet easily digestible take on the 4-H Thrive Model and the positive impact it has on youth now and for their future. 

Hosts

Nickie Harding - 4-H Youth Development Agent

Dr. Matthew Kelso - 4-H Alumni, 4-H Ambassador Leader, County Fair Veterinarian, Eudora Animal Hospital Veterinarian

Want to join 4-H? Start here!

Cloverbud Members Resource Guide - Ages 5 - 6 

Junior Members Resource Guide - Ages 7 - 9 

Intermediate Members Resource Guide - Ages 10 - 13 

Senior Members Resource Guide - Ages 14 - 18 

Non-4-H Members Resource Guide - Ages 5 - 18 

Resources

4-H Thrive Model

About the 4-H Thrive Model Article

4-H of Douglas County Webpage

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4-H of Douglas County Facebook

4-H of Douglas County Instagram

Although it's not chilly yet, it's good to prepare some yummy veggies to eat when it is! Sharon Ashworth, Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent, hosts another episode of Beyond the Bloom. In addition to reminding listeners about upcoming opportunities at Douglas County Extension, Sharon invites one of our Horticulture Hotline volunteers, Sandra! 

Sandra is an Extension Master Gardener volunteer who is known as a Fall gardening expert. Learn some tricks and tips for preparing your garden space for fall vegetables, as well as learn solutions to issues that may arise. 

Show Resources

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Classes - 8 -11 -2025 - LAST DAY TO REGISTER

KS Garden Guide

K-State planting and harvesting calendars

Douglas County Garden Micro-Grant Program - Apply by October 1, 2025!

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Webpage 

Additional Reminders

Extension Master Food Volunteer Classes - 8 -11- 2025 - Last Day to Register

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Thriving Together is back with another episode. Kaitlyn and Ginny talk about Volunteerism! Volunteering can be a formal position with an organization or informal acts of kindness and can be short-term or on a recurring schedule, but regardless of the type or duration of volunteering, the mental and social health benefits seem to be the same.

Hosts:

Kaitlyn Peine, Community Health and Wellness Agent

Ginny Barnard, LiveWell Executive Director

Resources:

Young Volunteers: The Benefits of Community Service (University of Nevada Extension)

The Health Benefits of Volunteering (South Dakota State University Extension)

Extension Master Food Volunteers Webpage

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Webpage

Get Involved:

Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Information and Registration 

Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Information and Registration 

Kaw Valley Volunteers Website

Child Passenger Safety Technician Training

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with LiveWell Douglas County, email [email protected]

Stay Up-to-Date

K-State Extension Douglas County Official Website | Facebook | Instagram

LiveWell of Douglas County Official Website | Facebook | Instagram 

We are continually collaborating to build community! Today we have our host, Marlin Bates, Douglas County Extension's Director, having a conversation with our friends at the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF). 

Learn about community foundations, how they help, who they impact, and so much more. The unique insights of DCCF's Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations, Heather Hoy, as well as from their Director of Community Investment, Lori Trenholm, are sure to offer you a new perspective on charitable giving. 

Show Hosts

Marlin Bates, County Extension Director/Agent

Heather Hoy, Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations

Lori Trenholm, Director of Community Investment

Show Resources

DCCF and Baldwin City 25 Years of Charitable Action Celebration Event Information

DCCF Official Website

DCCF Official Facebook Page

DCCF Official X Account

DCCF Official X Account

Serving on a Board? - Survey

Douglas County Extension Council Giving Fund

Douglas County Extension Website

Douglas County Extension Facebook

Douglas County Extension Instagram

Margit is back with another episode of "Rooted in Ag." In this episode she speaks with her guest, Margaret Kalb. Margaret Kalb, the previous Douglas County Fair Executive Administrator, has been a part of extension in varying capacities for over 26 years and counting!

Listen in as they discuss:

• Agriculture Side of the Fair
• 4-H and Agriculture
• Fun Tidbits of History from Past Fairs

Hosts:

Margit Kaltenekker Bio

Guest:

Margaret Kalb

Other Resources:

Agriculture Resource Page

Agriculture News and Events Page

Farm Stress Management Resources 

Let's Talk Fair with Nickie, Nancy, and Candice! Listen in to get a behind the scene take on the county fair and how it directly impacts 4-Hers growth and involvement in community. Also, see how the fair can be for all youth as well as community members! 

Hosts

Nickie Harding, 4-H Youth Development Agent

Nancy Noyes, 4-H Youth Development Program Assistant

Guest

Candice Lavalette, Douglas County Fair Executive Administrator

Show Resources

Douglas County Fair Book - PDF

Douglas County Website

4-H Project, More than a Fair Entry - PDF

Consultative Judging of a 4-H Project Exhibit - PDF

Judging Philosophy and Ribbon Meaning - Nebraska 4-H Webpage Article

Stay Up-to-Date

K-State Extension Douglas County Facebook

K-State Extension Douglas County Instagram

Douglas County Fair - Kansas  Facebook

Douglas County Fair - Kansas Instagram

Our hosts, Sharon, our Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent, and Niki, our Agriculture and Horticulture Program Assistant, talk tomatoes!

Tomatoes had a late start this year, but don't count them out just yet. They still have time to shine! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a gardener in the making, listen to learn about the impact that weather, disease, and pests have on tomatoes. 

Resources

"Looking Ahead to Tomato Troubles" - Website - Sharon's Newsletter Article

"Tomato Leaf and Fruit Diseases and Disorders" - PDF - K-State Article

"Home and Horticulture Pests, Tomato and Tobacco Hornworms" - PDF - K-State Article

"Insect and Mite Pests of Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes" - PDF - K-State Article

Social Media:

K-State Research and Extension Douglas County

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Kaitlyn, Health and Wellness Agent, and Ginny, LiveWell Executive Director, are back with another episode of Thriving Together, a We Are Extension podcast segment. This episode highlights Key Nutrition Tips for Families. Listen in to hear information you can trust about MyPlate Guidance, why hydration is crucial, smart snacking, and other tips to incorporate with your family’s meal prep! 

Show Resources  

MyPlate - https://www.myplate.gov/ 

CDC: About Water and Healthier Drinks - https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/index.html 

KidsHealth: Dehydration - https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/dehydration.html 

Raising Healthy Eaters K-State Extension Fact Sheet 

Baldwin School District- Details for weekly meal kits is available at: https://www.usd348.com/for-parents/food-service/summer/   

Douglas County Food Resources Guide- An extensive list of Douglas County food pantries is available at: https://bit.ly/dgco-food-resources   

Feeding Eudora (Facebook Page) - Meals are served at the Eudora Library Tuesday through Thursday in the months of June and July (with the exception of the week of the 4th of July).   

Lawrence School District- Information about weekly meal kits and on-site lunch options is available at: https://www.usd497.org/parents-and-students/programs-and-services/food-service/summer-meals  

Social Media:

K-State Research and Extension Douglas County

Facebook | Instagram | Website

LiveWell of Douglas County

Facebook | Instagram | Website

Where there is a desire to gain resources to support your food-related business, there is a way! Food Systems Entrepreneurial Resource Navigators Jenny and Quinlan are a part of the Heartland Regional Food Business Center Kansas Team and they are ready to help! In addition to providing resource-rich Business Planning Assistance, they will also help get food-related business training scholarships out to those who need it!

Your hosts, Quinlan and Jenny, dive deeper into the work they are doing in the community and share resources for community members who can use their support! 

Hosts:

Quinlan Carttar

Jenny Doty

Show Resources:

Heartland Regional Food Business Center - News and Events - More about the Kansas Food First Magazine and the upcoming Kansas Food Business Start-Up Summit 

Incubator Kitchen Resources

Other Upcoming Heartland Regional Food Business Center Events

Kansas Value Added Foods Lab

From the Land of Kansas

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