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Southwind District

Erie Office

111 South Butler
Erie, KS 66733
620-244-3826
Fax:  620-244-3829

Fort Scott Office

210 South National
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3720
Fax:  620-223-0332

Iola Office

1006 N. State St.
Iola, KS 66749
620-365-2242
Fax:  620-365-7944

Yates Center Office

211 W. Butler
Yates Center, KS  66783
620-625-8620
Fax:  620-625-8645
 
 
Effective June 1, 2023
all offices will be open
8 am to 4:30 pm and 
closed from 12 to 12:30 pm for lunch.

 

 
 

Welcome to Southwind District! 

As a part of K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District programs present educational information and programming related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community vitality.

We serve the people of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson Counties and have offices in each of those counties.

Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, and play.  We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education, and problem-solving for real concern.  The information we provide is research-based and unbiased.

Our Hours Have Changed!

Effective June 1, 2023, all Southwind District offices will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  All offices will close for lunch from noon to 12:30, and will be closed on all legal holidays.

 

 

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For more information on these latest events, simply click on the event title.

Cooking for Two or Just for You - Join us June 14, 6:30pm at the Iola Public library for tips on how to cook and enjoy healthy, small meals. 

4-H Favorite Foods Show Contest - For more information please go to our 4-H Event page.

Chicken Incubation Class - Youth in 2nd through 5th grades are invited to learn how to incubate chicken eggs at the Erie office.

Fit for the Style Revue!   4-H kids, are you ooking for the perfect outfit to model at the Style Revue?  Join us at this two-day STEAM workshop!

Choose Health: Food, Fun, And Fitness (Moran) - This six-session series will focus on healthy eating and active living. Youth in the third through eighth grades are eligible to participate. The interactive sessions build upon each other, so youth should plan to attend all six sessions. Registration is required at bit.ly/chfffmoran. Registration will open May 30th.

Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (Erie) - This six-session series will focus on healthy eating and active living. Youth in the third through eighth grades are eligible to participate. The interactive sessions build upon each other, so youth should plan to attend all six sessions. Registration is required at bit.ly/chffferie. Registration will open May 30th.

STEAM Sewing - We love to combine learning and fun! This STEAM workshop will do just that! Our interns are hosting these workshops for youth that have completed the third through sixth grades.

From the Barn to the Ring - A four part series covering the fundamentals of 4-H livestock care from the barn to the ring. You can bring your own livestock for hands on showmanship or observe during that portion.

Walk with Ease - This is designed for people with arthritis or individuals who have been physically inactive. This exercise program is designed to reduce pain and improve overall health. The class will be in Fort Scott, click above to learn more!

K-State Garden Hour  -  A new topic is covered on a webinar the first Wednesday of each month at noon.

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