K-State Research and Extension Post Rock District is taking applications for a full time Office Professional to be located in the Beloit, KS Office. Visit www.postrock.ksu.edu for position description and application procedure. Position is open until filled. K-State Research and Extension Post Rock District is an equal opportunity provider and employer. A criminal background check is required.
By: Nora Rhoades
Blaire Todd earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Missouri and her master’s degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. Todd was most recently employed as a Graduate Research Assistant for Iowa State University with research focused on swine nutrition. She grew up in Northwest Missouri, where she showed livestock and was active in 4-H and FFA.
Blaire looks forward to meeting the faces of Post Rock District and visiting with producers and their families to learn more about their needs within the community. “While moving to the area, I noticed how beautiful the landscape was, but as I’ve settled into the community, the people have stood out to me as they have been more than welcoming and inviting,” Todd said. “I’ve also noticed the value this community places in agriculture and the betterment of this industry and I’m excited to work alongside people that have similar passions that I do.”
Livestock Production agents develop and deliver educational programs related to livestock production. Post Rock Extension District serves Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne, and Smith counties. Blaire’s primary office will be in Beloit. Contact Blaire Todd at 785-738-3597 or blairet@ksu.edu.
By Shannon Rogers
Most of us designate life insurance, retirement and other beneficiaries when we are first hired for a job. As we focus on our careers and changes within our lives, those designations often become afterthoughts.
If you were asked today who your beneficiary is, would you know with certainty? If you have had any life changes since your last designation, it may be time to update your beneficiaries. Is your beneficiary an ex-spouse or someone who has fallen out of favor? Did you know that your beneficiary designations can be updated anytime?
To ensure you have the most up-to-date designation for your beneficiary(ies), it is recommended to complete or submit an updated beneficiary form if one of the following events occurs:
By: Brenda Langdon
Although it may be an uncomfortable topic, beneficiaries are individuals you designate to receive a benefit if you become deceased. You may designate one or more individuals to receive any death-related benefits, such as a retirement benefit, life insurance benefit, or funds from your FSA.
Most benefits allow a participant to designate multiple beneficiaries with either a primary or contingent designation. A primary beneficiary receives the benefit when you become deceased. If more than one individual is designated as a primary beneficiary, funds are split evenly between them. Contingent beneficiaries only receive the benefit in the event that both you and the primary beneficiaries are also deceased. It is important to note that an individual cannot be both a primary and contingent beneficiary. In most cases, you may have as many primary and/or contingent beneficiaries as desired.
By: Brenda Langdon
