Shawnee County K-State Extension

Join horticulture agents and specialists from across the state for the webinar on Wednesday, October 2nd, over the lunch hour to learn more about how and why to divide your landscape plants. To register for this webinar, go to https://tinyurl.com/ydbjtym3. Unable to attend live? Go to https://hnr.k-state.edu/.../consumer.../garden-hour/ to see view all past webinars in the series.

📬 Did you get a letter from your Medicare plan? Don't toss it aside just yet!

Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) is an important piece of mail that lets you know what’s changing with your Medicare prescription drug plan next year.

Now is a great time to review your letter - compare your options at Medicare.gov, or schedule an appointment with our SHICK counselors for free, unbiased guidance.

🔗 Learn more: shawnee.k-state.edu/medicare.html

After 29 years of dedicated service with the Shawnee County Extension Council, Joanne Domme is retiring!

Joanne’s extensive knowledge, commitment to our community, and smile will be greatly missed. We are very grateful for all she has contributed over the years and wish her every happiness as she begins this exciting new chapter.

Please join us in celebrating Joanne TOMORROW September 25, 2026!

For celebration details, please visit the front page of our website: https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu

Over the past few weeks, our EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) Educators have been in the classroom at Jardine Middle School teaching Teen Cuisine! 🍎🥦

Teen Cuisine is a hands-on learning program designed to help teens learn how to prepare easy, simple, and nutritious meals and snacks they can make at home.

The students love to share their creations - take a look at some of them below! 🌯🍳

Hello fall!🍁🍂

Here's to crisp mornings, apple pie, & pumpkin spice 🍎🎃

Exciting opportunity for 4-H!🍀

Fall is almost here, now is a great time to get your lawn or garden soil tested. Not only do we offer soil testing for a low cost, but we also provide recommendations based on that soil testing so you know how to remedy any soil issues that are found. Soil testing packages start at just $14, and take as little as two weeks to receive the results. Call 785-232-0062 or check out our website: https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/soil-testing.html for more information!

After 29 years of dedicated service with the Shawnee County Extension Council, Joanne Domme is retiring!

Joanne’s extensive knowledge, commitment to our community, and smile will be greatly missed. We are very grateful for all she has contributed over the years and wish her every happiness as she begins this exciting new chapter.

Please join us in celebrating Joanne on September 25, 2026!

For celebration details, please visit the front page of our website: https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu

Sign up is open for our young entrepreneurs for the 2026 Youth Pitch Contest! Our Contest will be Nov. 4th at Link Innovation Lab. Optional learning session are available at the Extension Office to youth who want to learn about how to create and deliver a business pitch!

The registration deadline for the contest is October 19th.

Find out all the details on our website: https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/community/

Join us Wednesday, October 14, at 6:30 pm at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library for a session on creating a yard that will attract birds!

Contact Lane Wiens 785-232-0062 with any questions or concerns.