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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Listen in to our new "Rooted in Ag" segment! "Rooted in Ag" refers to the deep connection and importance of agriculture to a region's history, culture, and identity. It shapes its values, traditions, and way of life, as well as the practical aspects of food production and land management.

Join Margit, our Agriculture Agent,  and her co-host/guest, Elesha, our Communication Coordinator as they explore Margit's role/history in agriculture. They also discuss what to expect from future show segments and provide important resources for producers!

Margit Kaltenekker Bio

Agriculture Resource Page

Agriculture News and Events Page

Farm Stress Management Resources 

“Beyond Ready” is a We Are Extension podcast segment hosted by our 4-H Youth Development Department. Every month this segment explores the stories, insights, and experiences of youth development through the lens of Douglas County, KS 4-H.  

This month, our hosts are Nickie, 4-H Youth Development Agent,  Nancy, 4-H Youth Development Assistant, and their guest, Lone Star 4-H's Lydia!  

Resources:  

Beyond Ready Youth Survey 

Youth Voice Survey Results  

Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program | School of Engineering 

Dougals County, KS 4-H Youth Development  

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“Beyond the Bloom”, is our Horticulture and Natural Resources segment for our We are Extension podcast. Beyond the Bloom will highlight various forms of Horticulture and Natural Resources on a monthly basis .  Our Hosts for today are Sharon, Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent, and Niki the Agriculture and Horticulture program assistant. Listen in as they introduce you to Beyond the Bloom segment and as well as tell you about the upcoming garden tour!  

Our Hosts

Sharon Ashworth 

Niki Kenniff 

Horticulture Hotline Information 

M, W, F – 1:00 – 4:00 pm  

Walk-In or Email: [email protected] 

Other Show Resources

Garden Tour Information

Lawn and Garden Program Information and Resources 

Natural Resources Program Information and Resources 

Welcome to We Are Extension's "Thriving Together" segment! 

"Thriving Together" is a monthly segment that will highlight community health and wellness themes. This week, our hosts are Kaitlyn, Community Health and Wellness Agent, and Ginny, our Livewell Executive Director!

Listen in as they speak on research-based information on summer safety for youth, as well as tips and tricks to manage the busy summer months!

• Water Safety - Tips, Tricks and Signs of Dehydration [ 00;03;25;01]
• Helmet Safety - 5 Step Helmet Check [00;06;49;21]
• Car Safety - Booster Seats, Seatbelts, Hot Car Safety [00;11;05;13]
• Summer Routine Shift Tips - Sleep Schedules [00;20;55;10]

For more information on who we are and what we do, be sure to visit us as www.douglas.k-state.edu!

Hosts:  Kailtyn Peine, Ginny Barnard

Show Sources:

Safe Kids Worldwide - https://www.safekids.org/

Ultimate Car Seat Guide - https://ucsg.safekids.org/

CDC Safety Guidelines for Helmets - https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/safety/index.html

Safe Kids Douglas County Car Seat Check Information - https://livewelldgks.org/safe-kids

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K-State Research and Extension Douglas County

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LiveWell of Douglas County

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In this episode, K-State Research and Extension Douglas County’s Director, Marlin, and its Communication Coordinator, Elesha, give an intro to Douglas County Extension and what to expect from the series. They share their personal experiences with Extension as well as break down its history, purpose, and impact within Douglas County. Community members are invited not only to listen but share what they’d like to learn from the research-based information at their disposal.

Facebook - @K-State Research and Extension – Douglas County

Instagram - @ksredouglas

Website – www.douglas.k-state.edu