Welcome to Southwind District
As a part of K-State 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.
To Apply: Send Cover Letter & Resume to kharding@ksu.edu
For questions contact Krista at 620-244-3826
Apply by: July 29th
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Dining With Diabetes-Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing your type 2 diabetes, but where do you start? The Dining with Diabetes program can help! 4 Tuesday sessions: September 8, 15, 22, and October 6. Time: 5:30-7:30 P.M. Erie Senior Center, 106 W. 3rd St., Erie, KS. Cost is $25. Registration required by contacting Sandy Haggard at 620-365-2242 or sjhaggard@ksu.edu
Cooking For One or Two-Join us to learn easy and practical ways to prepare meals for one or two people at home! Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 P.M. Southwind Extension Office, 1006 N. State St. Iola, KS. Questions? Contact Sandy Haggard at 620-3658-2242 or sjhaggard@ksu.edu
Chanute Medicare Basics- Overwhelmed by so many options? Gain peace of mind and find the right plan for your life and budget! August 20, 6:00 P.M. Alliance Room, 3rd floor Memorial Building, 101 S Lincoln, Chanute, KS. Call 620-244-3826 or email tsolomon@ksu.edu to register!
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Join this strength training class, twice a week, for one-hour and improve your health. August 5-September 23, Wednesday's & Friday's, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Fair Grounds-Yeager Building, Fort Scott, KS. Register by July 31 by calling 620-244-3826.
OWL Hour-Join us for an hour long social gathering where we will come together to discuss and discover new things and topics. Every 2nd full week of the month, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Location Options-Yates Center, St. Paul, Fort Scott, Iola. Call Hollie @ 620-625-8620 for more information.
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