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Category: February 2020

Caring for Valentine’s Day Flowers

Posted on by Marci Metz

If you are gifting or receiving Valentines flowers this year, follow these tips to keep them fresh.

  1. Keep the vase filled or floral foam soaked with warm water. Add fresh, warm water daily. If possible, recut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife.
  2. Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72°F), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or near radiators.
  3. If a rose starts to wilt, remove it from the arrangement, and recut the stem under water. Submerge the entire rose in warm water. The rose should revive in one to two hours.

By: Cassie Homan

4-H Program Coordinator – Local Job Opportunity!

Posted on by Marci Metz

The Post Rock Extension District is enhancing our team! We are currently accepting applications for two part time 4-H Program Coordinators. Each 4-H Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing the 4-H program in Mitchell and Lincoln Counties, respectively. Additionally, the professionals will contribute to extending a comprehensive positive youth development program across the extension district.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? 4-H Program Coordinators play a valuable role on our dynamic extension team. Contact your local Post Rock District office or visit www.postrock.k-state.edu for responsibilities, qualifications and application procedure. Application deadline: 2/5/2020. K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.

By: Nora Rhoades

Livestock Production Extension Agent – We’re Hiring!

Posted on by Marci Metz

K-State Research and Extension is currently accepting applications for a Livestock Production Agent to serve the Post Rock District. Extension agents are community based faculty of Kansas State University who make a difference by connecting community needs with university resources.

While enhancing the strong tradition of agriculture, this position will extend the mission of K-State Research and Extension. The professional will provide primary leadership for the development and implementation of research-based educational programs for livestock production, including but not limited to: breed and species selection and management, nutrition, livestock facilities, animal identification, marketing, best management practices and sustainable production techniques.

See www.ksre.ksu.edu/jobs for responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure. Application deadline: 02/16/20. K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.By: Nora Rhoades

Family Resource Management Extension Agent – We are Hiring!

Posted on by Marci Metz

K-State Research and Extension is currently accepting applications for a Family Resource Management Agent to serve the Post Rock District. Extension agents are community based faculty of Kansas State University who make a difference by connecting community needs with university resources.

This position will extend the mission of K-State Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus on family resource management. The professional will provide primary leadership for the development and implementation of research-based educational programming to support successful families and the systems that serve them in communities. Programs may include but are not limited to: financial planning and management, Medicare and insurance education, consumer decision-making, lifestyle and business transition planning, entrepreneurship, and home management to promote independent living.

See www.ksre.ksu.edu/jobs for responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure. Application deadline: 02/16/20. K-State Research and Extension is an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Background check required.

By: Nora Rhoades

Navigating Through a Seed Catalog

Posted on by Marci Metz

It may be cold and dreary outside, but it’s also seed catalog time! You can request catalogs for free from most seed suppliers. They are often shiny, colorful, and offer the latest high quality seeds. If you find the catalogs a bit overwhelming, you are not alone. Look for varieties that offer disease resistance and will do well in our summer heat.

For more information on choosing seeds watch this video:

By: Cassie Homan

Farmers’ Market Workshop Coming to Beloit

Posted on by Marci Metz

The Beloit regional workshop will be held on February 28th, from 9am-3pm at the Beloit First Christian Church 321 N Mill Street Beloit, KS 67420.  Registration is $20 per participant, which includes lunch. The following topics will be covered:

  • Marketing and making a profit as a market vendor
  • Growing in the winter, organic pest control, making the most of small acreage
  • Double Up Food Bucks Program and accepting EBT
  • Regulations for meat, poultry, eggs, processed/prepared foods at Kansas farmers’ markets
  • Sales tax for vendors
  • Specialty crops and produce safety
  • Farm to institution (restaurants, grocery stores, schools, etc)
  • Kansas Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Certified Farmer Training

Lunch cannot be guaranteed for those registering after February 21. For more information, contact Robin Blume at robin.blume@ks.gov or (785) 564-6756.

Vendors can also bring their sales scale to get tested and certified for FREE by the Kansas Department of Agriculture

Register here: www.fromthelandofkansas.com/page/farmers-market-regional-workshops

By: Ashley Svaty

Thriving Across Generations ─ Succession Planning in Rural Kansas

Posted on by Marci Metz

Mark your calendars for the event “Thriving Across Generations ‒ Succession Planning in Rural Kansas”! K-State Research and Extension is teaming up with the Fort Hays State University Small Business Development Center to bring you a night packed full of valuable information in succession planning for your farm, small business or family.

This event will be held on March 11, 2020 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Fort Hays State University Student Union in Hays, KS. View complete details and register online at https://www.northwest.k-state.edu/events/thriving_across_generations/index.html.

 

By: Nora Rhoades