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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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Get Your Jam - and Jelly - On-Jam and Jelly Making Class presented by the Southwind Extension Food Volunteers and Agent Sandy Haggard. Saturday, February 21, Noon - 2:00 P.M. Neosho Valley Event Center, Erie, KS. Ages 10-Adult, $10 to cover ingredients. To register call 620-365-2242 or email sjhaggard@ksu.edu

Bull Pen Management: Getting Back to the Fundamentals of Managing Young and Mature Herd Bulls-January 29, 2026, 6:00 P.M. meal followed by program. Fort Scott Community College Ag Building, 2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott. Contact Hunter Nickell for more information: nickell99@ksu.edu or 620-365-2242. Register by using the QR code on the flyer or online HERE.

Learn How to Bake a Pie-Get ready to wow everyone at the table when you show them the pie you baked! Saturday, January 31, 2026. 12:00-2:00 P.M. Bressner Hall, Yates Center, KS. $10 to cover ingredients, cash or check at the door. Call Sandy at 620-365-2242 or email sjhaggard@ksu.edu to reserve your spot!

Farm & Ranch Transition Conference - February 17, 2026 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. The River Room, Fort Scott, KS. $25 registration fee, $20 for 4 or more. Includes refreshments, lunch, and all conference materials. Flyer coming soon! Register by February 12th is required! To register, call 620-223-3720, scan the QR code on the flyer, or HERE.

Ag Profitability Conferences-Making "cents" of a Shifting Ag Economy. February 5, 2026, 9:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Neosho Valley Event Center, Erie, KS. Register HERE or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Walk With Ease-A walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that includes health education, stretching, strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. January 26th-March 4th. Monday's & Wednesday's 10:00-11:00 A.M. Community Center, Bronson. Call 620-244-3826 to enroll!

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Join this strength training class, twice a week for one-hour and improve your health. January 20th-March 12th. Tuesday's & Thursday's 9:00-10:00 A.M. Galesburg Community Center. Call 620-244-3826 to register by January 13th. $10 donation.

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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