K-State Research & Extension

Mission

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.

Details

K-State Research and Extension improves Kansans' lives, livelihoods and communities through education, research, engagement and leadership. With scientists, educators and volunteers in each of the state's 105 counties, our professionals strive to make the university's research and scientific accomplishments accessible and relevant to every household. We accomplish this through programming and educational resources designed to address the state’s 'Grand Challenges'. We focus on issues such as conserving Kansas’ water and natural resources, advancing agriculture and food systems, developing the state’s future leaders and helping Kansans thrive through economic, health and community enriching efforts.

However, what we do is not contained only within state borders. Our work with regional, national and international organizations helps create positive impacts for millions of people through many different program areas. We are a network of dedicated extension specialists, agents, researchers and volunteers who partner with Kansans to help solve problems. We understand key issues, because we are close to them. Most of our state extension specialists and researchers can be found in different academic colleges on K-State’s campus. You can access most of our programming resources online through our website, bookstore and online courses. We also host educational workshops and seminars both in-person and online across Kansas throughout the year.

Programming includes IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) , Medicare/SHICK, senior exercise, resource management, beginning estate planning, family finance, healthy living, nutrition, food preservation and safety, aging in place, agriculture leases, farm management, horticulture pest and plant/lawn/tree issue diagnosis, soil samples, 4-H Youth Development, school age programming, early childhood programming, radon testing, water test kits, safe sleep for infants, child passenger safety technician, community gardens, SNAP-Education, coalition building

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