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Southwind District

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.

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many factors come into play when it comes to mental health. Take some time to look around and make note of your surroundings, and look within to see how they might be affecting you. Your surroundings can impact if, how, and when your needs are met, which in turn affects your mental health. However, you can take steps to change your space and protect your well-being. Check out our facebook page this month for tips and tricks for helping your mental health.

Mental Health Recources

 

 

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

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

What the TECH?! Phone Safety for Parents - Cancelled due to low registration

Create Better Health - Join us for free classes to explore simple and quick ways to create better health for you and your family. This is a six class series in Toronto. Click the title to learn more!

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.

Kids Cooking Classes - Join us for free kids' coking classes during the month of June! Several dates at different locations, all in the month of June. Classes will fill up fast, so click the title to learn how to get your kids signed up!

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. Click the title to learn more!

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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Click on the articles below to stay up to date on the current hot topics.

Newly Hatched Bagworms are Gearing up to Cause Damage

Prevent Summer Brain Drain

Let's Celebrate Aging!

Be Proactive During Mental Health Awareness

Internet and Phone Safety

Poison Ivy - Easy to Identify but Tough to Control

Practice Mindfulness During Stress Awareness Month

Cow Herd Management

Setting Boundaries to Ease Stress

Container Gardening is for Everyone

Sun Safety

Protect Yourself Against Current Scams