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K-State Research and Extension
Flint Hills District
The Flint Hills Extension District is a branch of K-State Research and Extension. Extension programs present educational information related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community development.
We serve the people of Morris and Chase Counties, and we have offices located in Council Grove and Cottonwood Falls.
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 programs for real concern. The information we provide is researched based and unbiased.
"Knowledge for Life"
Helpful Links
Elmdale Weather Station - Note: once opened, click on the map location closest to you.
http://mesonet.k-state.edu/
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://www.noaa.gov
K-State Research and Extension News
Upcoming Events
August 23-24 Livestock Sweepstakes in Manhattan
August 26 Non-Perishable State Fair Items to the Extenion Offices along with all required paperwork
August 27 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Trip Informational Meeting- 7pm @ the Council Grove Extension Office
September 1 EXTENSION OFFICES CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
September 2 Morris County Fairboard Meeting
September 4 All Perishable Items (Food & Horticulture/Florticulture) to the Extension Offices- Drop Off bewteen 7-7:30am in Council Grove & between 7:30-8am in Cottonwood Falls.
September 5-14 Kansas State Fair https://www.kansasstatefair.com/
September 8 4-H Ambassador Applications Due (Chase & Morris Counties)
September 24 Chase County 4-H Record Books Due to Extension Office
October 1 Morris County 4-H Record Books Due to Extension Office
October 1 New 4-H Year Enrollment Opens
October 3-5 Kansas Junior Livestock Show