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.
For more information on these latest events, simply click on the event title.
The Empowered Caregiver-Caring for someon living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Tuesday's October 7th & 14th, 6-8:00 P.M. K-State Extension Meeting Room, 1006 N. State Street, Iola, KS. Meal will be provided, RSVP to 620-244-3826.
Help with Food or Medical Assistance-Do you need help with food or medical assistance? We can help you with the forms. Every 1st Thursday of the month, starting April 3, 2025, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Toronto Public Library
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.
Fresh Conversations-A new, or fresh, newsletter each month. Each issue focuses on a current health topic and offers practical tips and sensible solutions of everyday problems. We are offering in-person meetings! 4 Meeting Locations: Fort Scott, Neosho Falls, Toronto, Iola.
Click on the articles below to stay up to date on the current hot topics.
Alpha-Gal Syndrome (Red Meat Allergy) Affects SE Kansas
Back-to-School 2025: Tips, Trends, and Fresh Starts
Parents, Children, and Tantrums
Hay Testing is Inexpensive Compared to the Cost of Open Cows
Backpacks, Bargains, and Buying Local For Back to School Savings
Family Gatherings: At Home Safe Food Handling
Fun in the Sun - But Stay Safe!
New World Screwworm Outbreak In Mexico
Annual Flowers Need Attention to Keep Blooming
Celebrate Home Ownership: Your Summer Maintenance Guide
Your Town, Your Treasure: A Local Summer Adventure