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Category: September 2022

Plant Garlic in the Fall

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Fall is a good time to plant garlic (Allium sativum) if you want large quality cloves next summer. It is best to apply 3 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet and mix into the soil before planting, or fertilize according to a soil test. Plant individual cloves point up and spaced 6 inches apart and 1 to 2 inches deep. The larger the clove planted, the larger the bulb at harvest. Water in well and mulch with straw to conserve soil warmth and encourage good establishment.

Harvest will not occur until next summer. Test dig when the lower 1/3 of the foliage is yellow. If the cloves have segmented, it is time to harvest. If they haven’t segmented, wait another week or two. Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) should also be planted now. It is a plant with a milder garlic flavor and is actually a closer relative to the leek than to true garlic.

Inchelium Red has an excellent storage life and Chesnok Red is good choice as well. Others you can try include Armenian, Music, Purple Glazer, Carpathian Mountain, Metechi, China Strip, Ajo Rojo, Asian Tempest and Silver White.  Kansas has the type of climate that allows us to grow a wide variety of garlic types well.

For more information on growing garlic check out this K-State Garden Hour- https://mediasite.k-state.edu/mediasite/Play/7cf6d3b9d31843a2b7b51c499ee1e57e1d

By: Cassie Thiessen

Office Professional – Now Hiring

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Post Rock District is taking applications for an Office Professional to be located in the Lincoln, KS Office. The Office Professional provides general administrative support to the local K-State Research and Extension educational program. This position is preferred full-time, with part-time consideration available for the right candidate. The position description below provides an overview of this job opportunity. For more information about the Office Professional position contact Nora Rhoades, District Director, 785-378-3174, or nrhoades@ksu.edu. The 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. Applications must be submitted to any Post Rock District Office or by email to Nora Rhoades, District Director, at nrhoades@ksu.edu. Email subject: “Lincoln Office Professional Application”.

 

Office Professional Position Description

​Office Professional Application

Safe Kitchen Tips For Food Preservation

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Cooking in the kitchen is a great learning experience for all ages. When it comes to food preservation, there are some potential hazards that can compromise personal safety. Here are some tips to remember:

  • Stoves are hot! Turn pans with long handles away from other burners and small helping hands.
  • Because of a lot of hot, wet food and liquid, keep potholders dry or use silicone rubber potholders for extra safety.
  • When removing lids from hot pans and canners, tilt the lid away from your face so steam doesn’t burn your skin.
  • Match the size of canner to the size of the stove burner to avoid hot burner exposure.
  • Knives are necessary for preparing food to preserve. Keep them sharp for safest use.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen in case of a fire.

By: Brenda Langdon

4-H Program Coordinator – Now Hiring

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Post Rock District is taking applications for a 4-H Program Coordinator. This position is full-time. The professional’s home office will be in Lincoln, KS with some responsibilities across the five-county district. The 4-H Program Coordinator is expected to support and enhance the Post Rock District’s comprehensive 4-H Youth Development Program with the District 4-H Youth Development Agent and other team members. A focus of this position is to coordinate and manage the assigned county(s) 4-H Program in addition to other youth development responsibilities. The position description below provides an overview of this job opportunity. For more information about the 4-H Program Coordinator position contact Nora Rhoades, District Director, 785-378-3174, or nrhoades@ksu.edu. The 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. Applications must be submitted to any Post Rock District Office or by email to Nora Rhoades, District Director, at nrhoades@ksu.edu. Email subject: “4-H Program Coordinator Application”.

 

4-H Program Coordinator Position Description

4-H Program Coordinator Application